Greene County attorney Thomas Laehn reassured the county supervisors at their July 24 meeting that the appointment of Billie Jo Hoskins as auditor a week earlier passed muster, even though she was sworn in to the job before being officially appointed. Laehn explained that per the state code, the supervisors had 10 days to swear her in after approving the…
Read MoreMonth: July 2023
GrCo Presbyterian churches plan VBS
The Greater Greene County Presbyterian Churches will hold Vacation Bible School at the Jefferson location (208 W State Street) Monday, July 31, through Thursday, Aug. 3. Supper will be served at 5:45 pm with activities and station work to follow until 7:30 each evening. All ages are welcome. Children younger than 3 should bring an adult friend. Older children will…
Read MoreGenealogical Society meets Aug. 4
The Greene County Genealogy society will meet Saturday, Aug. 5, at 10 am in the basement meeting room at the Jefferson public library. The discussion will be Greene County Fair entries and results, and what members learned or if they need some assistance after the July 23 presentation on researching Civil War ancestors at the museum. Meetings are open to…
Read MoreVeteran train engineer will talk about his 50 years on the rails
The Greene County Historical Society will present a free program, “A Railroad LIfe,” on Friday, Aug. 4, at the Grand Junction Community Center, 212 Main St. Retired engineer John Valmain of Boone will regale the audience with tales of his life on the rails. He worked for the Chicago Northwestern, which merged with the Union Pacific in 1995, for 40…
Read MoreUsed book sale at Jamaica library Aug. 4
The Jamaica public library will hold its third annual used book sale as part of the Highway 141 Garage Sales on Friday, Aug. 4, from 9 am to 3 pm in the shelter house at the Jamaica city park on Main St. The 141 Garage Sales is an annual event featuring garage sales in communities along Highway 141 from Grimes…
Read MoreHoskins 4-H Hall of Fame honoree
Billie Jo Hoskins will be inducted into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame at the Iowa State Fair Aug. 20. She was recognized at the Greene County Fair. Following is her nomination citation as provided by the Greene County Extension office. “Billie Jo Hoskins may not have been a 4-H’er in her youth but the time, energy, and dedication she…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
July 26, 2023 Rippey United Methodist Church Pastor, Jon Williams Adult Sunday School, 10 am; Worship,11 am Plans are underway at the Rippey United Methodist Church as they will be celebrating their sesquicentennial on Aug. 27, 2023. Rippey public library www.rippey.lib.ia.us. E-mail: rippeyli@windstream.net Online catalog: https://www.rippey.lib.ia.us/ Hours: Sunday and Monday, closed; Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 2-5 pm; Wednesday 2-6 pm; Saturday, 9…
Read MoreScranton council appoints Thomas to fill vacancy
Still one vacancy remaining on council Nici Thomas is a new member of the Scranton city council. She took the oath of office at the July 18 meeting. There is still an empty seat on the council. Anyone interested should contact mayor Jerry Boyd or city hall. Both seats will be on the ballot in November. Cindy Boyd gave a…
Read MoreA week of cooler, but still dry weather keeps producers worrying about crops
Another dry, but relatively cool week left Iowa farmers with 6.3 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 23, 2023, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included cutting hay and harvesting oats. Some reports were received of farmers applying insecticides and fungicides. Persistent dry weather has raised concerns regarding crop conditions. Topsoil moisture condition…
Read MoreThe 5 S’s: Tips on protecting yourself from the sun this summer
As the weather gets warmer during summer, the one thing Greene County residents can’t overlook is protection from the sun and the ultraviolet (UV) rays it emits. Prolonged exposure to UV light not only causes visible sunburn but can also damage your skin cells and increase the risk of skin cancer. In this light, Greene County public health and its…
Read MoreCharles Edward Lawson, 1941 – 2023
Funeral services will be held July 26 at First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson for Ed Lawson, 81, of Jefferson. The Rev Bill Kem, pastor of the church, will offer words of comfort. The family will share remembrances. Michael Kennedy will be soloist, accompanied by Cheryl Nailor. Honorary bearers will be Jordan Lawson, Paige Lawson, Justine Lawson, Jennifer Kennedy, Bill Kennedy,…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending July 21
In Greene County district court Noah M. Winkelman, 334, of Jefferson was sentenced July 17 to 180 days in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated. All but two days of the jail sentence was suspended and he was placed on probation for one year to Boone/Greene County Probation. He may complete…
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