Greene County magistrate court, week ending Nov. 3

In Greene County magistrate court cases were initiated during the week ending Nov. 3 as follows: Rebecca Jo Schubert of Jefferson, possession of drug paraphernalia; Akecheta Undiea Mark Hudness of Boone, possession of drug paraphernalia; Christopher Herbert Lawrence of Ames, interference with official acts; and Joshua James Parrish of Jefferson, disorderly conduct- fighting/violent behavior, and in a separate case, interference…

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Dan Lynch, 1944 – 2023

Daniel Leo Lynch, 79, died at his home in Citrus Springs, FL, on October 5, 2023. A Memorial Mass will be held Nov. 13 at St. Brigid Catholic Church in Grand Junction with Fr. Bill Schreiber officiating. Burial with military honors will take place at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Grand Junction.  Dan was born on September 5, 1944, in Boone, to…

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Esther Kirby, 1929 – 2023

Long time Jefferson resident Esther Kirby passed away in her home November 4, 2023. She was 94. Born in Douglas County, MN, in October 1929, Esther was the third of four children born to Walter and Martha Genrich. She grew up in Minnesota and later Swea City. During high school, Esther attended the first Iowa Girls State Leadership Conference. After…

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McFarland Clinic recognized for patient immunization rates

American Medical Group Association (AMGA) Foundation’s Rise to Immunize® (RIZE) campaign recognized McFarland Clinic Nov. 2 as a national winner of its 2023 “RIZE to the Challenge” Award. This distinguished award celebrates high-performing medical groups and health systems from across the country that have made significant progress in routine adult immunization care. McFarland Clinic is one of three organizations nationally…

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Special concert, special lighting for Mahanay Tower and Veterans Day

On Veteran’s Day, Saturday, Nov. 11, Mahanay Maestro Rick Morain will perform a special Veterans Day concert. The public is invited to listen to a patriotic carillon concert from 12:15 to 12:30 pm. “Rick’s playlist will certainly be amazing selections to honor our veterans,” said bell tower music coordinator Peg Raney.  This year will also include the addition of patriotic…

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Alliant Energy donates to Food Bank of Iowa

 Alliant Energy Foundation raised $515,000 to support programs that fight hunger and food insecurity in Iowa and Wisconsin. The amount is the largest on record in the company’s 17 years of hosting their annual Drive Out Hunger event.    In total, the event has raised over $5.9 million for hunger relief and provided over 20 million meals. Traditionally hosted during Hunger Action Month in September, Alliant Energy’s annual golf event…

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Election info from Secretary of State

Secretary of State Paul Pate provides the following information about the city-school election Tuesday. Polls are open Tuesday, Nov. 7 from 7 am to 8 pm. Absentee ballots must be received by the respective county auditor by Tuesday at 8 pm. Iowans looking for their polling location, Voter ID requirements or to track the status of their absentee ballot should…

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DeSantis in Jefferson Friday

Florida governor Ron DeSantis, who is running for the Republican nomination for president, will be in Jefferson for a Never Back Down Drop By Friday, Nov. 3. The event will be held at Bett & Bev’s Barbecue at 808 N. Vine St. Doors will open at 3:30 pm with the program at 4 pm. Persons who plan to attend should…

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