The Greene County Iowa Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, Dec. 2. Problems and solutions will be on the agenda. Members discuss some favorite, and some new found tips for genealogical searching. Also, they’ll see if there are suggestions for others’ “brick walls”. The meet will begin at 10 am in the Jefferson public library basement meeting room. It is handicapped…
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Winter Festival in Jefferson Dec. 1-2
Jefferson is gearing up for the fourth annual Winter Festival: Celebration of Trees at the Elks Lodge Friday, Dec. 1, from 4 to 7 pm, and Saturday, Dec. 2, from 10 am to 4 pm. The festivities will include uniquely decorated trees, treats and hot chocolate, tractor hay rides, kids’ activities, the famous I Spy game and prizes, and Santa…
Read MoreAll Strings Attached at St Patrick Dec. 3
All Strings Attached of Carroll will perform Sunday, Dec. 3, at St Patrick historic church, 449 E Ave, west of Churdan. Doors will open at 2 pm, with the concert at 3 pm. The historic church will be decorated for the holiday season. All are welcome.
Read MoreScranton council nixes chickens in town
Scranton residents who were considering raising chickens will have to move elsewhere after the city council unanimously denied the request to allow the fowl in town. The decision was announced during the council meeting on Nov. 14. The bulk of the meeting consisted of reports from the library, public works and Community Center. The library has gold discs and score…
Read MoreJefferson Wants You incentive grants to pair of Jefferson women
A pair of remote workers in Greene County have been awarded Jefferson Wants You Incentive grants for a one year membership at Gravitate Coworking in downtown Jefferson. Ashley Gress is a new resident to Jefferson with her husband Ashly Elliott. She works for tutor.com, so tutoring students online at a variety of hours in a quiet space with great internet…
Read MoreWest central Iowa is drier than state average
Another dry and warmer than normal week statewide led to 6.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending November 19, 2023, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork included harvesting corn, completing fall tillage, applying fall fertilizer, and hauling manure. Reports of tile work being done in fields were received this week. Topsoil moisture condition statewide rated…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – November 2023
Following are excerpts of daily activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Friday, Nov. 30: At 4:34 pm a deputy assisted the Jefferson PD with a reported fight near S. Wilson Ave and W. Harrison St. Wednesday, Nov. 29: At 7:23 am a deputy investigated a car-deer accident on 240th St near I Ave in Jackson Township. Alyssa Bergantzel,…
Read MoreAnnGrace Lembert-Krieger, 1934 – 2023
AnnGrace Krieger was a beloved woman who touched the lives of many with her kindness, passion for travel and her deep love for animals. She passed away November 14, 2023, in her home surrounded by her family. Services will be held December 12 at 12 pm at St Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson, Interment will be at the Jefferson Municipal…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Nov. 17
In Greene County district court Kaleb Lee Lentz, 29, of Scranton was sentenced Nov. 15 to two years in prison on a charge of assault with intent to commit sex abuse. He was sentenced to two years in prison on a charge of invasion of privacy, and one year in prison on a charge of lascivious acts with a minor.…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Nov. 17
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Nov. 15 against Jennifer Lynn Brown of Jefferson on a charge of disorderly conduct- fighting/violent behavior. Brown was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $60. A judgment was entered against Tony L. Bushman of Cambridge on a charge of disorderly conduct- fighting/violent behavior. He was fined $105 with…
Read MoreMowrer’s trip to the Holy Land cut short by war
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal Teresa Mowrer, resident of rural Guthrie Center, took a trip of a lifetime, which came to an unexpected end as she was in Jerusalem when the conflict broke out in Israel last month. Mowrer grew up in the Rippey / Perry (maiden name Vannatta) and has lived south of Guthrie Center since 1984.…
Read MoreRams Against Cancer slated for Dec. 15
Order T-shirts by Nov. 27 Greene County Rams fans and the community will raise funds to beat cancer at Rams Against Cancer Friday, Dec. 15, as the Rams host West Marshall for basketball at Greene County High School. The evening will start with a steak sandwich tailgate grilled by the Greene County Cattlemen from 5:30 until the food is gone.…
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