The Greene County Historical Society Museum is featuring a display highlighting the Rippey 150+1 Celebration. Rippey’s baseball history, sports trophies, bank history and more are there to view. The historical museum on Lincoln Way in Jefferson is open Wednesdays from 1-3 pm and Saturdays from 9 am – 12 noon. The Rippey Sesquicentennial celebration is planned for Saturday, July 31,…
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Iowa receives welcome rain
Beneficial rains helped stimulate crop growth and cool, cloudy conditions allowed needed moisture to stay in the soil during the week ending May 30, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Below normal overnight temperatures, primarily in low-lying areas, resulted in scattered reports of frost. Statewide there were 3.4 days suitable for fieldwork during the week. In addition to…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – May 2021
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Monday, May 31: At 5:35 am a deputy investigated a violation of a no contact order in the 1900 block of County Road E-18 (130th St) in Paton Township. At 10:20 pm a deputy investigated a 911 hang up call in the 2200 block of Terrace Ave inn…
Read MorePolice blotter – May 2021
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Monday, May 31: At 9:23 am an officer investigated a backing accident in the private parking lot at Casey’s General Store. Parker Lehman of Dana was backing a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck owned by Lindy Lehman when he struck a parked 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe owned by Jeffrey Mitchell…
Read MoreCity sells Centennial building to investors group, also okays library feasibility study
If all goes as planned, the Why Not Us investors group will be ready to open a tea room in the Centennial building at the corner of State St and N. Wilson Ave sometime in the fall. It won’t be Angie’s Tea Garden, though. Angie Peterson, who operated the popular tea room, has moved on to other things since frozen…
Read MoreAuditions this weekend for Players’ summer production
The Community Players of Greene County will premier “The Bigfoot Monologues” by county resident Sarah Nicholson later this summer. Performances will be outdoors at various locations around the county. Auditions are being held Sunday, May 30, from 1 to 3 pm and Monday, May 31, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, at the Masonic lodge on the west side of the…
Read MoreGrCo Schools serving free summer lunch for all kids
Greene County Schools is participating in the USDA’s summer food service program. Meals will be provided Monday-Friday, June 14 through Aug. 6, at no charge to all children. Meals will be available as follows: Jefferson – Greene County elementary, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm Scranton – Scranton Community Center, 11:45 am to 12:15 pm Grand Junction – Grand Junction Community…
Read MoreCommunity blood drive June 8 in Jefferson
LifeServe Blood Center will hold a community blood drive Tuesday, June 8, from 12:30 to 5:30 pm at First Presbyterian Church, 208 W. State St, in Jefferson. Note the change in location. The blood drive is sponsored by Greene County Medical Center. LifeServe is offering a special summer promotion. Olympics-themed T-shirts are available in LifeServe’s online store for 200 points.…
Read MoreVFW, auxiliary, hosting supper Thursday
Members of VFW Post 9599 and the VFW auxiliary are hosting supper Thursday, June 3, from 5 to 6:30 pm at the hall at 109 N. Chestnut St in Jefferson. The menu will feature scalloped potatoes and ham, a choice of corn or beans, and dessert. A free will donation will be accepted. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there will…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending May 28
In Greene County district court Lawrence Xavier Knox, 25, of Emmetsburg was granted a deferred judgment after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of possession of marijuana. He will be on informal probation to the Greene County sheriff for one year. He must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any recommended treatment at his own expense.…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending May 28
Cases were initiated in Greene County magistrate court during the week ending May 28 as follows: Travis Austin Smith of Churdan, violation of no contact order; Darren Scott Lehrkamp of Scranton, public intoxication; Paityn Bobby Jo Harrison of Fort Dodge, violation of no contact order; and Jay D. Wenger of Beaver, operate vehicle without interlock device.
Read MoreMemorial Day services told
Services Monday, May 31 ~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The American Legion and the Department of Defense request “This Memorial Day Americans pause to remember the brave men and women who have given their lives in defense of our nation, from the Revolutionary War to the worldwide war on terrorism.” Scranton Township Cemetery at 9:45 am Memorial Day Services will…
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