Tracy Raymon Bigley Jr. was born July 31, 1933, in Iowa City, to Tracy Sr. and Eula Bigley. He passed away January 4, 2021, in Jefferson. Tracy grew up in Leon, where he loved playing sports: football, basketball and baseball. He also loved music, math and history in school. After graduating from high school Tracy entered the United States Navy, where he proudly…
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B. Banister re: purchase of Midland Power building
To the editor, The county supervisors have decided to buy the Midland Power building out on Old 30. Everyone knows that commercial real estate in Jefferson is cheap and very hard to sell. So it makes me wonder why we, the taxpayers, are paying $600,000 for a building that is probably not worth 100K, assuming that a buyer could even…
Read MoreCovid-19 vaccine distribution planning shared
The much-heralded Covid-19 vaccines are in limited supply everywhere, including Greene County. Greene County director of public health Becky Wolf on Monday provided more detailed information about vaccine distribution. Currently, healthcare workers and long term care facility residents are receiving the vaccine in Phase 1a. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), and…
Read MoreCovid positivity rate remaining stable
The number of cases of Covid-19 in Greene County increased by 15 over the New Year holiday, from 658 reported Dec. 29 to 673 reported Monday afternoon, Jan. 4. That’s according to Greene County public health director Becky Wolf. The 14-day positivity rate remains at 9.6 percent. There have been two new cases diagnosed in the last 24 hours, two…
Read MoreNew books for all at Ram Reader book distribution
Greene County elementary students enjoyed a pandemic-modified version of Jingle Read before school was dismissed for the holiday break. A highlight of the day was a Ram Reader book distribution, sending every student home with a new book to keep. Staff and teachers thanked the following for contributing funds for the Ram Reader program: BPO Does #196, BPO Elks #2306,…
Read MoreLarry Dowd, 1951 – 2021
A memorial service was held Jan. 8 at Central Christian Church in Jefferson for Larry Dowd, 69, of Jefferson. Words of comfort were offered by Pastor Allan Redenius of First Covenant Church in Fort Dodge and Pastor J Alexander of Central Christian Church. Urn bearers were Aaron Dowd and Michael Dowd. Interment will be at the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery. Larry…
Read MoreElks donate to food pantry
Members of the Jefferson Elks lodge recently presented a check to the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center(food pantry) in the amount of $2750. The funds were part of a Beacon Grant provided by the BPO Elks. Receiving the check was Shirley Haupert and other volunteers.
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The pace of life was a bit slower for many of us in 2020, with community events and activities curtailed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Still, there was plenty happening in Greene County. A new school opened, a fire damaged one of the county’s larger employers, candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination visited the county, and, of course, we dealt…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
December 28, 2020 Rippey Library news ~by Phyllis Bardole, librarian The days before Christmas were busy, as several were in the library getting books to read over the holiday week. Last week Larry and Phyllis Lepke came to the library bearing books! Phyllis’s sister Karilyn Brodell is a 30-year employee of the Valley Bookstore, the oldest book store in Jackson…
Read MoreGreene County district court, ending Dec. 31
In Greene County district court Logan Patrick Stripe, 26, of Boone was granted a deferred judgment Dec. 20 after he pleaded guilty to a charge of illegal possession of oxycodone. He was placed on probation to Boone/Greene County Probation for one year. He must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any recommended treatment at his own expense. He must…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, ending Dec. 31
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment for a $65 fine with a $9.75 surcharge was entered Dec 21 against Julie Lea Hurley Richardson of Newton on a charge of theft- fifth degree. She must also pay $211.25 restitution for her court appointed attorney’s fees and $210.88 court costs. A judgment for a $105 fine with a $15.75 surcharge was…
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