The Jamaica public library will hold a used book sale on Friday, Aug. 5, at the shelter house in Jamaica as part of the Highway 141 garage sales this weekend. The book sale will be from 8 am to 4 pm (Friday only). The shelter house in Jamaica is located in the city park at the corner of Van Nest…
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City employees get extra wage increases now but forego future negotiations
Jefferson city employees had Christmas in July when the city council approved wage increases at its regular meeting July 26. The city and AFSCME Local 3949 agreed to a 5-year in January 2021. That contract set wage increases for the first three years, with a 4.25 percent increases July 1 of 2022 and 2023. Wages for other city employees were…
Read MoreHistorical Society offers twin bill Friday, Saturday
Trivia Friday, 1980 movie filmed in Jefferson on Saturday ~by Chuck Offenburger for the Greene County Historical Society The Greene County Historical Society is shifting into some real summer fun for gatherings this Friday, Aug. 5, in Grand Junction and Saturday, Aug. 6, in Jefferson. Friday’s regular monthly meeting will be at the United Methodist Church in Grand Junction, with…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending July 29
In Greene County district court Joseph Virgil Peterson, 39, of Jefferson was sentenced July 22 to five years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated- third offense. After serving 30 days in jail the remainder of the sentence will be suspended and he will be on probation to the Iowa Department…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending July 29
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered against Joseph Andrew Davenport of Des Moines on a charge of public intoxication. Davenport was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $60. Alexis C. Jordan of Grand Junction was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge on a charge of theft- fifth degree. She must pay $6.41 restitution to…
Read MoreMarty McGinn to perform at Thomas Jefferson Gardens Aug. 6
Pianist Marty McGinn, a Jefferson native, will be featured at Thomas Jefferson Gardens of Greene County on Saturday, Aug. 6, at 7 pm. The public is invited to another entertaining evening at the gardens at 201 E. Lincoln Way in Jefferson. Although there will be some chairs provided, attendees may want to bring a lawn chair. To add to the…
Read MoreMedical center foundation supports Bell Tower Festival
The Greene County Medical Center Foundation held its annual golf fundraiser Friday, June 10, at the Jefferson Community Golf Course in conjunction with the Bell Tower Festival. Special games and prizes in the amount of $150 were awarded, keeping with the theme of celebrating Jefferson’s sesquicentennial, 150 years. “We were excited to host our tournament in conjunction with Bell Tower…
Read MoreLittle new information provided on long term care closure
Specific information is sparse about the reasons for closing the long term care facility that has operated as part of Greene County Medical Center since 1965. The elected medical center board of trustees voted unanimously at its July 28 to close the facility at the recommendation of medical center chief executive officer Chad Butterfield and others. Residents and their families,…
Read MoreMedical center closing long term care facility at end of September
Greene County Medical Center administrators announced today after the regular, public board of trustees meeting that the medical center will close its long term care department. After many efforts the past several years to continue such services, the long term care department will close by Sept. 28, 2022. “We are extremely saddened to be closing the doors of our Long…
Read MoreBill Sutton honored by Greene County Farm Bureau
The Greene County Farm Bureau Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award was presented to Bill Sutton of Jefferson at the 2022 Greene County Farm Bureau member appreciation picnic July 19 at the Grand Junction Community Center. Board member Jim Giese made the presentation after reading the following: “This year’s Greene County Farm Bureau’s Distinguished Service to Ag Award goes to…
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July 25, 2022 Rippey Library Website: www.rippey.lib.ia.us; Hours: Mon-Fri 2- 5 pm; E-mail: rippeyli@windstream.net Rippey Library concludes summer reading events this week. Friday, July 29, the Greene County Library Association and Greene County supervisors present Campfire at Camp Poison Oaks, with Dennis Porter providing magic, mystery, games and guffaws, starting at 10 am. On Saturday, July 30, in conjunction with Rippey…
Read MoreClassic tractor to pass through Greene County en route from northern Wisconsin to Willey
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal A Florence, WI, resident will travel through Greene and Carroll Counties late this week en route to his home town of Willey. He’s driving a family heirloom, a restored 1951 Farmall M Diesel Tractor. Joe Schumacher, also known as Airplane Joe, has enjoyed an illustrious career in aviation spanning more than six decades. Over those…
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