Now eligible for more additional state funding The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs announced Friday that 13 Iowa communities, including Jefferson, will receive the state’s support through two creative placemaking programs that put the arts, culture and history at the center of creative community development. The department designated new Iowa Great Places in Jefferson, Oskaloosa, Washington and Woodbine, and re-designated…
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New superintendent Abbotts steps into role; board sets costs, okays handbooks for 2022-23
The Greene County Schools board of education hoped to hire a superintendent who would demonstrate educational leadership, and superintendent Brett Abbotts did exactly that at his first board meeting July 20. Abbotts proposed and the board approving adopting the MAP (Measures of Annual Progress) Growth Assessment as an assessment tool for reading, language usage and math for grades K-11. Students…
Read MoreKaren Voge-Perkins, 1940 – 2022
A memorial service will be held July 21 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Karen Voge-Perkins, 82, of Jefferson. Karen died July 18, 2022, in Jefferson. David Goin will offer words of comfort. Nicole Friess-Schilling will be soloist, accompanied by Sheryl Sloan. Honorary bearers will be her grandchildren Erich Tucker, Dylan Tucker, Jim Siegel, Andy Siegel, Thomas Siegel, Christopher…
Read MoreRonald H. Harten, 1937 – 2022
Ronald Harold Harten was born on May 4, 1937, in Grand Junction, Iowa. He died July 20, 2022, in Phoenix, AZ. He was the oldest son of Harold and Edna Harten. He attended Beaver and Farnhamville schools. After graduating from Farnhamville High School in 1955, he attended the Americanna University of Beauty Culture in Des Moines, graduating in June 1956.…
Read MoreFun Daze July 30 in Rippey
The Rippey Lions Club is sponsoring the Rippey Fun Daze on Saturday, July 30. Activities for all ages will begin at noon with a car show on Main Street, a food truck, walking tacos served at the library and other activities, and silent auction with a variety of items for bids in the library/Community Center. From 11 am to 2 pm…
Read MoreCounty prepares to accept opioid settlement money
When the Greene County supervisors approved a memorandum of understanding last December to accept and use a share of the settlement agreements with manufacturers of opioids, county attorney Thomas Laehn didn’t have an estimate of the amount of money involved. Laehn told the supervisors he was surprised at how much money counties will receive. He said 18 payments will be…
Read MoreHistorical Society program Sunday explores Jefferson’s first 150 years
~by Chuck Offenburger for the Greene County Historical Society The town of Jefferson is celebrating its sesquicentennial during 2022, and Roger Aegerter, director of the Greene County Historical Society, is presenting a reflection on the community’s 150 years in a special program Sunday, July 24, at 2 pm at the historical museum. Both the program and refreshments are free. Aegerter…
Read MoreRelay for Life is next Tuesday
Organizers of the Relay for Life of Greene County are making final preparations for this year’s Relay, slated for Tuesday, July 26, in downtown Jefferson. Survivors and their caregivers will gather at the historical museum at 4 pm for a brief reception and a group photo. They’ll then walk the Survivor Lap on the brick walking path at Thomas Jefferson…
Read MoreStill dates open to serve farmers market meal
Several weeks have passed since the start of the 2022 Greene County farmers market season in its new location next to Thomas Jefferson Gardens of Greene County (TJG). The market runs from 4 to 6 pm every Tuesday and the Gardens are located at 201 E. Lincoln Way. “We’ve learned a lot in the last few weeks,” said Jean Walker…
Read MoreSoil moisture remains low for most of Iowa
Little precipitation and above average temperatures resulted in 5.6 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 17, 2022, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork included cutting hay and starting fungicide applications. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 6 percent very short, 24 percent short, 66 percent adequate and 4 percent surplus. Ratings in west central…
Read MoreHeat precautions for families dealing with dementia
~provided by the Alzheimer’s Association of Iowa As the temperatures rise across the country, extreme heat can have a significant impact on everyone’s safety, but they can be especially stressful and confusing for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Alzheimer’s disease causes a number of changes in the brain and body that may affect their safety, including changes in sensitivity…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
July 18, 2022 The Fellowship time on Tuesday at the Rippey United Methodist Church was cancelled this week because of the funeral service for Pat Milliken, a former Rippey resident. The Fellowship Coffee will resume on July 26 at l0 am. All are welcome. Summer reading – The Rippey library summer reading program continues. Approximately 40 people attended the Blank…
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