Free live concert hosted by Greene County Historical Society with sponsorships On Saturday night, Jan 22, the Greene County Historical Society presents another program in a series that complements the exhibit “Dig it! The 1950s, ’60s & ’70s” that opened last summer at the museum in Jefferson. But this new program “Dig it! The Music of the 1950s, s’60s &…
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Joan Minnihan, 1936 – 2022
Funeral services will be held Jan. 21, 2022, at St Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson for Joan Elizabeth Minnihan, 85, of Jefferson. Father Tim Schott will celebrate Mass of the Resurrection. Lectors will be Louise Borsheim and Sue Taylor. Sheilah Pound will be soloist, accompanied by Rhena Lane. Honorary bearers will be Ron Brown, Kathy Brown, Mike Christensen, John Mehl…
Read MoreCovid death toll in county now at 19
Another death in the county has been attributed to the coronavirus. Greene County public health director Becky Wolf reports that as of Jan. 17, 19 residents have died from Covid-19. There have been a total of 1,670 cases reported; that’s 19 percent of the total population. The 7-day positivity rate for Covid-19 testing is 12.3 percent; the 14-day positivity rate…
Read MoreChili cook-off at Rippey library Jan. 22
The Rippey library will host a chili cook-off Saturday, Jan. 22, from 11 am to 1 pm. Entries into the cook-off should be at the library by 10:45. Chili and cinnamon rolls, along with a beverage, will be served for a free will donation. “Come have a yummy lunch and sample some fantastic chili,” a library spokesperson said.
Read MoreLasagna fundraiser for Webb House
Members of First United Methodist Church will host a lasagna dinner fundraiser Sunday, Jan. 23, from 11 am to 1 pm. The menu will include lasagna, salad, garlic bread and bars. The meal will be take-out only. All proceeds will go to the Webb House youth activity center. Call the church at 515-386-4411 to order meals.
Read MoreSheriff’s report – January 2022
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office Monday, Jan. 31: At 6:45 pm a deputy investigated a violation of no contact order in the 1400 block of Highway 144 near Grand Junction. Saturday, Jan. 29: At 3:50 pm the sheriff and deputies, Iowa State Patrol, DCI, and the Boone County sheriff’s office arrested Jorge Palacios,…
Read MorePolice blotter – January 2022
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Monday, Jan. 31: At 11:58 am a complainant reported her neighbor cut a tree branch and the branch took down her powerline in the 600 block of S. Chestnut St. Alliant Energy was contacted to make repairs. At 2:56 pm an officer was requested at Wild Rose Casino for…
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