The Greene County Rams finished their second consecutive perfect season in Class 2A District 8 play, defeating the Indians of Clarke Community (Osceola) 54-8 in Jefferson Oct. 14. The Rams now have a 22-game winning streak in the district. They finished the regular season 6-1, with their loss being to non-district foe Kuemper Catholic of Carroll. The Rams begin post-season…
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Greene County district court, week ending Oct. 13
Cases were initiated in district court during the week ending Oct. 13 as follows: Nicole Sage, 55, of Grand Junction, operating while intoxicated; and Tanisha May Dillinger, 41, of Jefferson, possession of marijuana.
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Oct. 13
Information is now available about three magistrate court cases in which judgment was entered Sept. 15 on charges of public intoxication. Judgments were identical in every case. Trever Antrim of Scranton, Sarah Ratliff of Jefferson, and Joseph Ratliff of Jefferson were each fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $60 in each case. A case was initiated against…
Read MoreEva Marie Coon, 1926 – 2022
Eva Marie Coon, 96, of Grand Junction, Iowa passed away Oct. 12, 2022, in Jefferson. A Memorial Service will be held Oct. 19 the chapel of Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home with Pastor Heather Dorr of First United Methodist Church in Jefferson officiating. Inurnment will be at a private family service at the Jefferson Cemetery. Marie was born on a farm between…
Read MoreJPRD plans special fun for day off school
The Jefferson park and recreation department has planned activities for Monday, Oct. 24, a day of no school for area students. Laser tag will be played in the Community Center gym from 10 to 11:30 am by students in grades 2-3, and from 1:30 to 3 pm by students in grades 4-6. The activity is limited to 16 players in…
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The Greenbrier 4-H club met October 10 in Clover Hall. The main order of business was a favorite activity of the 4-H year, making Christmas shoeboxes for children in other countries. Twenty-eight were made by members filling colorful shoeboxes with hygiene items and interesting articles for other children to enjoy. National 4-H Week was reviewed where youth placed signs around…
Read MoreLadies’ Night to benefit medical center foundation
The seventh annual Bomgaars Ladies’ Night promises festive fun and fall shopping Sunday, Oct. 23, from 5 to 8 pm at the Jefferson location. Everyone is encouraged to put on a Halloween costume while taking advantage of a 20 percent discount on much of their regular-priced merchandise. Attendees can also win giveaways or Bomgaars gift cards. Each year, 5 percent…
Read MoreLarge, one-story addition proposed for Jefferson pubic library
The Jefferson public library board of trustees will recommend to the Jefferson city council that the city pursue construction of a one-story, 24,000 square-foot addition to the existing library. Estimated cost is $9.7 million. The recommendation is the result of a year-long feasibility study conducted by a committee composed of community members, elected officials, and city/library staff, with Franks Design…
Read MoreGrCo FFA members to Greenhand Fire Up conference
Each year Southwest district and Iowa FFA officers plan and facilitate Greenhand Fire Up Conferences for FFA members in the Southwest district. Atlantic High School welcomed FFA chapters from all over the Southwest district on Oct. 12. This year, Greene County FFA had four members participate in the conference. Members included Jennifer Robbins, Rozella Helms, Aden Bardole, and Austyn Smith…
Read MoreProducers encouraged to donate grain to medical center foundation
The Greene County Medical Center Foundation is pleased to renew their partnerships with agricultural producers who wish to support local healthcare through the gift of grain. Significant tax savings can be realized by replacing cash gifts to charitable organizations with that of a commodity. There is no recognized income, but the charitable deduction is limited to basis, which is ordinarily…
Read MoreCarl Garnett, 1928 – 2022
Carl Francis Garnett, age 94, of Scranton, passed away peacefully October 11, 2022, at Thomas Rest Haven in Coon Rapids surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held October 17 at the First United Methodist Church in Scranton with Rev. Roberta Maltas officiating. Organist for the service will be Karen Murphy and vocalists will be Jesse Perrett and Julie Baker. Casket…
Read MoreBernice Rohovit, 1924 – 2022
Funeral services will be held Oct. 15 a St Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson for Bernice Rohovit, 98, Iowa City, formerly of Jefferson. Father Steve Brodersen will be celebrant for the Mass of the Resurrection. Soloist will be Amy Roberts, accompanied by Janet Sabus. Interment will be at the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery. Bernice Rohovit was born Madeline Bernice Wagner on…
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