Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Thursday, Nov. 30: At 3:29 pm a caller advised of a possible intoxicated driver who just arrived at a residence in the 300 block of N. Cedar St. The officer arrived at the address and made contact with a female, still seated in a vehicle with her seat belt…
Read MoreDay: November 22, 2023
GrCo Esports team wins another state title
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County Esports team has seen success this season as the fall portion of the competition comes to an end ahead of winter play. Esports, competitive video gaming, takes the “best of the best” and lets them compete with other students from around Iowa, sometimes from around the world, explained esports coordinator…
Read MoreRam boys eager to improve on last year’s 10-13 hoops season
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County boys basketball team is gearing up for the start of their season, with coach Chris Nelson looking for the team to improve on last year’s 10-13 record. This will be Nelson’s 17th year coaching, year eight at Greene County. This season puts 25 athletes on the roster, with players taking…
Read MoreFree Christmas gift market at Central Christian Church
Members of Central Christian Church will hold a free Christmas gift market Saturdays, Dec. 2 and Dec. 9, from 9 am to 3 pm at the church, 108 N. Elm St in Jefferson. The free market will include gifts for all ages. All are welcome.
Read MoreA couple anecdotes from abroad
~a column by Colleen O’Brien After 10 days of ignoring American political news, I am home again to the onslaught of even more dire happenings than ever. The quiet vacation was at first vaguely uncomfortable – where is my newsfeed? – and then my vacation became perfect. I packed away my phone for lack of WiFi on the boat I…
Read MoreFundraising for multicultural initiative in Greene County more than 60 percent complete
~by Chuck Offenburger for Greene County Development Corporation The Greene County Development Corporation’s volunteer-run fundraising campaign this fall in support of the new Multicultural Family Resource Center project has reached nearly 60 percent of its goal of $300,000, GCDC officials report this week. As of midday Sunday, there had been 27 pledges with commitments of a total of $155,950. Another…
Read MoreView from My Window – Funds could be spent better than sending state troopers to Texas
~a column by Mary Weaver I occasionally research and create a document for the Women’s Caucus newsletter about Iowa women who defied history, breaking glass ceilings and making Iowa a better place to live. A recent search led me to Eunice Viola, “Ola” Babcock. She was born in Washington County, Iowa, 152 years ago. She attended Iowa Wesleyan College, taught…
Read MoreMedical Center foundation’s Tree of Life ceremony is Dec. 14
It is not unusual for us to look back at holidays past with fond memories of gathering with friends and family. However, this can be a bittersweet time of year for those who have lost a loved one. The Greene County Medical Center Foundation invites everyone to come together in honor and remembrance of those individuals. “One of the most…
Read MoreCelebrate the holidays with Historical Society
The Greene County Historical Society will hold its annual holiday lunch at noon on Friday, Dec. 1, at the Greenewood Center, 401 W. Greenewood Rd., in Jefferson. During lunch, Greene County High School’s saxaphone quartet, led by the school’s band director Wes Anderson, will perform. After lunch, Jefferson musician Sheilah Pound will lead the group in carol singing. And then society president…
Read MoreGeneral assistance, use of LOSST funds discussed at supervisors’ meeting
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline County attorney Thomas Laehn and general assistance coordinator Michael Bierl presented a revised general assistance policy to the Greene County board of supervisors at the regular meeting on Nov. 20. Laehn explained the awarding of general assistance to poor and needy persons in Greene County is then considered a property right and the 14th amendment…
Read MoreGrCo kindergarten, first grade music classes to perform Dec. 5
Kindergartners will perform “Cock-A-Doodle Dandy” by Donna Ambrosia, arranged by Lori Weidemann, Tuesday, Dec. 5, at the Greene County High School auditorium. Students should arrive at the high school band room by 5:45, with the program at 6:15. First graders will take the stage at 7:15 to perform “Flakes! the Musical” by John Jacobson and John Higgins. They should arrive…
Read MoreFamily Feud returns to Jefferson Dec. 2
The Bell Tower Festival fundraising committee will host a Family Feud event Saturday, Dec. 2, at 6 pm at History Boy Theater. The event will feature teams of family, friends, and coworkers competing in a live game of Family Feud, complete with all the classic “Survey Says” questions and crazy antics that make the show so cherished by all. The…
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