In celebration of Earth Day, the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association recognizes the state’s beef cattle producers—the original stewards of land and natural resources. Justin and Lacie Robbins of Scranton of Robbins Land & Cattle LLC has been named the 2021 Iowa Environmental Stewardship Award Program winner. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) recognizes the outstanding stewardship…
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Has it come to this, or has it always been this?
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Being oneself, being human, can be so wearying. The sun shines. Somewhere near, a mockingbird is pretending to be a cardinal. Good signs, happy signs. But across the way on a snag tree is an osprey screeing mournfully for her lover, and I turn sad. I’m with ya, girl. Where did he go? My Audubon…
Read MoreJava & Juice returns after pandemic hiatus
The popular Java & Juice in Jefferson will resume at the comfort level of the host. Java & Juice is a project of the economic vitality team of Jefferson Matters: A Main Street & Chamber Community to encourage area residents to support businesses and organizations with an increased awareness of products and services offered. Businesses or organizations can offer virtual…
Read MoreMuseum opens May 1
The Greene County Historical Museum at 219 E. Lincoln Way in Jefferson will open for the summer on Saturday, May 1. Hours will be Saturdays from 9 am to noon and Wednesdays from 1 to 4 pm. Masks will be available for those who need them.
Read MoreClass reunions meet at Bell Tower Festival
Reunion Rendezvous returns for a second time The Bell Tower Festival will be held June 11-12 in Jefferson, and this is a traditional time for class reunions to meet. There may be even more classes since the reunions and festival were cancelled last year. The Greene County School Foundation welcomes all the classes and alumni back along with their families. Annie Ostendorf…
Read MoreCorn planting a bit behind due to cold
Below normal temperatures during the week ending April 25 delayed planting for some farmers but as the weekend neared, planting accelerated according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 5.6 days suitable for fieldwork during the week. Field activities for the week included applying anhydrous and dry fertilizer, tilling fields and planting. Topsoil moisture levels across Iowa…
Read MoreHistorical Society seeks donations to cover costs of a new roof on the museum…
… and other expenses ~by Roger Aegerter, director of the Greene County Historical Society When I was entrusted as executive director of the Greene County Historical Society a little less than 10 years ago, I tried to familiarize myself with not only the contents of our museum but also with the structure of the building. I am still discovering new…
Read MoreThe Capitol Roundup
~by State Senator Jesse Green Greetings friends and neighbors. Another week has come and gone. The past couple weeks it has felt like that we have been “on call.” Leadership of both chambers are currently in negotiations attempting to reconcile their budgets so we can wrap up this session. Being the new guy in the chamber, my role this year…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
April 27, 2021 Rippey public library news by Phyllis Bardole, librarian I am still waiting for spring to arrive! We get cloudy skies but no rain. The weatherman is promising 80 degrees by Monday. I am ready! I received some books this week and have them in the library. I got another book by Heather Gudenkauf, an Iowa author. This is entitled…
Read MoreSharon Kay Ostendorf, 1939 – 2021
Funeral services were held April 26 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson for Sharon Kay Ostendorf, 81, of Jefferson. The Rev Dennis Martens, pastor of the church, offered words of comfort. Tracy Ostendorf shared family remembrances. Gary Haupert was soloist, accompanied by Danille Curtis. Honorary bearers were Judy Larson and the late Eldon Larson, Jane Godwin and the late Jim…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – April 2021
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Friday, April 30: At 8:14 am the sheriff, deputies, and Jefferson fire department responded to a two-vehicle accident on Highway 4 and County Road E-63 (330th St). Anthony Hohne, 29, of Bagley was driving a 2017 Nissan Rogue South on Highway 4. Dennis Pittman, 68, of Jamaica was…
Read MorePolice blotter – April 2021
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Friday, April 30: At 5:20 am a resident spoke to an officer at the LEC asking for assistance in obtaining a hotel room for the day. The officer reached out to local clergy to assist. At 8:39 pm a traffic stop near the intersection of Highways 30 and 4…
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