~a column by Colleen O’Brien Virginia Woolf, in a speech entitled “A Room of One’s Own,” wrote about what it meant to be a woman: “She pervades poetry from cover to cover; she is all but absent from history.” Ever hear of Aphra Behn? She lived in17th century England and wrote poetry, novels, essays and 19 plays, which were produced…
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Community blood drive Monday in Scranton
LifeServe Blood Center will hold a community blood drive Monday, March 29, from 2:30 to 6:30 pm at the United Methodist Church in Scranton. Due to the pandemic, appointments are required to donate blood. Potential donors can visit lifeservebloodcenter.org, text LIFESERVE to 999-777, or call 800-287-4903 to make an appointment. All donors must where a face mask. LifeServe is particularly interested…
Read MoreJeff Methodists slate fundraiser dinner
Members of First United Methodist Church in Jefferson will serve a fundraiser meal this Sunday, March 28. The menu includes a choice of ham balls or beef meat balls, cheesy potatoes, beans, and a choice of salads and desserts. A free will offering will be accepted, with all proceeds going toward sending local youngsters to church camp this coming summer.…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
March 22, 2021 RIPPEY LIBRARY Website: www.rippey.lib.ia.us / Email rippeyli@windstream.net / Hours: Mon-Fri 2- 5 pm ~by Phyllis Bardole, librarian The first few days of spring have been enjoyable. It hasn’t been bad weather, but the wind seems to make it seem cooler. I am ready for green grass and flowers. My magnolia tree is starting to bud. I hope…
Read More‘Food Brings Everyone to the Table’ theme of National Ag Day, March 23
The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) hosts National Agriculture Day on March 23. This marks the 48th anniversary of National Ag Day, which is celebrated in classrooms and communities across the country. The theme for National Ag Day 2021 is “Food Brings Everyone to the Table.” Tuesday the ACA will host a virtual Ag Day event. Additionally, the ACA is…
Read MorePolice blotter – March 2021
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Wednesday, March 31: At 11:02 am a complainant reported paying for items purchased from an individual in Minnesota, but now the subject will not mail him the purchased items. The officer is investigating. At 5:06 pm a complainant reported her son had been assaulted by another student at the…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – March 2021
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Wednesday, March 31: Routine activity reported. Tuesday, March 30: At 8:30 am the Greene County sheriff’s office conducted a search warrant at 1819 6th St, Perry. The Dallas County sheriff’s office, Perry police department, and the Iowa state fire marshal’s office assisted. Stolen property, drug paraphernalia, controlled substances,…
Read MoreCovid positivity rate at 6.7 percent, vaccination rate at 17 percent
As of Monday morning, March 22, 3,791 doses of Covid-19 vaccine have been provided to Greene County residents; 1,533 residents (17 percent) are fully vaccinated. Within the over-65 age group, a total of 2,211 doses have been administered; 44 percent are fully vaccinated, increased from 38 percent on March 19. As of March 22, the 14-day positivity rate for Covid-19…
Read MoreDerek Rossow, 1978 – 2021
Derek Wade Rossow was born on October 30, 1978, in Jefferson, to Mark and Mary Rossow. His mother often referred to him as a “little tornado” as he was a very active child. At age 6 he started his participation on swim team. Baseball was another sport he loved, and he was also active in basketball and football. He attended…
Read MoreBetty Buswell, 1933 – 2021
Betty Buswell, 87, of Jefferson, passed away March 19, 2021, at the Greene County Medical long term care in Jefferson. No services were held in accordance with her wishes. Burial will be in the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery. Betty Joanne Buswell was born the daughter of Henry and Mary (Michael) Tuhn, December 12, 1933, in Bristol Township, Greene County. She grew…
Read MoreJeff tree committee to receive $4,000 to replace derecho-damaged trees
The Jefferson tree committee has been awarded a $4,000 grant from Alliant Energy’s Branching Out program. Alliant Energy partners with Trees Forever to help communities develop, select and plant a diverse mix of trees. This year’s funds will help communities plant trees to replace those destroyed by the 2020 derecho or the emerald ash borer. “The first thing you notice…
Read MoreEaster egg hunt returns for 2021
After a Covid-related break last year, the Jefferson Kiwanis and Jefferson Park and Recreation will once again host an Easter egg hunt for toddlers through third grade children. The hunt will be Saturday, March 27, at Greene County Community Center. Registration will begin at 3:30 pm, with line-up at 4 pm, followed very quickly by the hunt. All children will…
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