A ceremonial groundbreaking for the Greene County Early Learning Center’s (GCELC) new building is set for Friday, Aug. 20, at 10 am at the site, 306 S. Vine St, Jefferson. The public is invited to attend the groundbreaking and refreshments will be served following the ceremony. At a special meeting of the GCELC board of directors on Aug. 9, Harold Pike…
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Churdan Appreciation Night slated for Aug. 22
All area residents are invited to Churdan Appreciation Night Sunday, Aug 22, from 5 to 7 pm at the Churdan park. The community event will celebrate the new park equipment and improvements in the community. Aaron Winters will provide live music and a light meal of 4-H beefburgers, chips and dessert will be served. All are invited to enjoy an…
Read MoreRippey Sesqui + 1 recapped
Rippey’s 150+1 celebration has been completed. Several snippets of information will be shared as the planning committee closes the door on the sesquicentennial. Thank you’s are so important, but this writer is almost fearful to provide them as some person or organization will be inadvertently omitted, but here we go…. The Greene County Community Foundation assisted with funding for the…
Read MoreLocal suicide prevention coalition to meet Aug. 18
Greene County Suicide Prevention Coalition (GCSPC) was established in September of 2019, under the vision of: We will reduce suicides in Greene County by ending stigma and increasing support through communication. The members of the coalition are dedicated to sharing resources and educational opportunities for all residents around the areas of mental health, suicide prevention and coping and connections. They…
Read MoreSoil moisture levels improved slightly across state
Iowa farmers had 5.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Aug. 8, 2021, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities continue to include applying fungicides and insecticides and harvesting hay and oats. Some areas of the state have had haying and grazing of CRP lands approved in response to drought conditions. Topsoil moisture levels across…
Read MoreCruisin’ to the Square slated for Thursday
Classic vehicles will surround the courthouse square in Jefferson Thursday evening, Aug. 12, for the annual Cruisin’ to the Square event. Formerly known as Hot August Night, owners of classic vehicles of all makes and models will display their vehicles from 4:30 to 7 pm. A barbecue meal and homemade pie will be available for purchase during the event. Rain…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Aug. 6
In Greene County district court Conar Allen Hornsby, 24, of Grand Junction was sentenced Aug. 4 to five years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of possession of methamphetamine- third or subsequent offense. The prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation to the Iowa Department of Correctional Services for two years.…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Aug. 6
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Aug. 4 against Tanya Marie Helmrichs of Grand Junction on a charge of violation of a no contact order. Helmrichs was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $60. Cases were initiated in magistrate court as follows: Jonathan Phillip Michael Kennedy of Bagley, criminal mischief- fifth degree; Ryan James…
Read MoreCovid rate declines in Greene County
The 7-day positivity rate for Covid-19 testing is at 12 percent as of Monday, Aug. 9, reports Greene County public health director Becky Wolf. She continues to urge the public to wear masks while in public indoor spaces regardless of vaccination status because of the “high” level of community transmission of the virus. As of Aug. 9, there have been…
Read MoreNorma Neal, 1926 – 2021
Services were held Aug. 10 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Norma Neal, 94, of Jefferson. Words of comfort were offered by Kelly Gafkjen, chaplain of Hospice of the Midwest. Hollie Roberts was reader. Gary Haupert was soloist, accompanied by Sheryl Sloan. Honorary bearers were Norma’s grandchildren Jerry Wiley, Jeff Wiley, Jolene Wiley, James Neal and Tom Neal. Interment…
Read MorePAWS garage sale Friday, Saturday
Sneak peek Thursday from 6 to 8 pm PAWS (People for Animal Welfare Society) is holding its annual fundraising garage sale Aug. 12-14 at Clover Hall at the Greene County Fairgrounds in Jefferson. A sneak peek will be held Thursday, Aug. 12, from 6 to 8 pm. There is a $3 entry fee; free for children 10 and younger. Regular…
Read MoreLearn to Hunt program includes youth waterfowl workshop
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering a program to teach skills needed to hunt, field dress and cook waterfowl to youth who have little to no waterfowl hunting experience on Aug. 28, at the Olofson Shooting Range, near Polk City. The workshop will feature knowledge and skills building sessions with hands-on learning as well as a live-fire…
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