The Greene County Pheasants Forever chapter raised more than $8,800 in the live and silent auction at the annual banquet held Nov. 4 at Clover Hall in Jefferson. With additional funds from raffle ticket sales and games, the night was very successful. Committee members Kevin Devilbiss, Jeff Gorsuch, Mike Minnihan, Fred Long, Susan Cort, Dean Dozier, Steve Cort, Luke Nims,…
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More anecdotes from a trip to the Med
~a column by Colleen O’Brien I asked the front desk clerk for a good place to eat supper. “Supper?” she asked in her Italian accented American “Dinner,” I corrected myself. “Ah, si,” she said enthusiastically. “Our favorite place!” She smiled broadly and waved her left arm across my face and pointed. “Out the door,” she said, “turn left, two blocks,…
Read MoreGrowing season ends with much of Iowa very dry
A relatively dry week with snow falling at the weekend resulted in 6.1 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Nov. 26, 2023, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork activities started to slow down this week with reports of fertilizer and manure application wrapping up. Topsoil moisture condition across the state rated 22 percent very short,…
Read MoreTurkey Foundation recognized for 50 years of impact
The National Wild Turkey Foundation (NWTF) was recognized for their 50 years of mission fulfillment with a proclamation issued by Governor Kim Reynolds, acknowledging the NWTF’s impact both locally and nationally. Fred Long of Jefferson is a board member and legislative committee chair for NWTF, and his efforts were able to bring the proclamation into existence. “Policy is about relationships…
Read MoreIowa Central offers hybrid EMT class at Greene County Career Academy
An EMT-Basic class will be offered Jan. 11, 2024 through April 12 at the Greene County Career Academy in Jefferson. The class will meet Thursdays from 6 to 10 pm; Saturday, April 6, from 8 am to 5 pm; and Tuesday, April 9, from 6 to 10 pm. Additional online coursework will be required to be completed outside of class times.…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Nov. 24
In Greene County district court Justin Ray Lopez, 25, of Jefferson was sentenced Nov. 16 to five years in prison after he pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of a controlled substance- third or subsequent offense. The prison term is concurrent to a term he is currently serving. Lopez was fined $1,025 with a $153.75 surcharge; both were suspended.…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Nov. 24
Cases were initiated in Greene County magistrate court during the week ending Nov. 24 as follows: Lewis Delbert Randolph of Jefferson, violation of no contact order (two counts); Richard Charles Burkhardt of Jefferson, disorderly conduct- fighting/ violent behavior; and Jacob Thomas Monthei of Jefferson, possession of drug paraphernalia.
Read MoreDennis Fox, 1952 – 2023
Dennis (Alan Poulsen) Fox, AKA Dennis AP Fox, was born on May 11, 1952, to Mary Louise McNair Fox and Jackie Burdell Fox in Centerville. He died November 25, 2023, at Sunny View Care Center in Ankeny of dementia and related illnesses. Dennis received a bachelor of science in physics at Coe College in Cedar Rapids in 1974, a master…
Read MoreColleen Mackey, 1946 – 2023
Colleen Kay Mackey, 77, of Churdan, passed away peacefully November 22, 2023, at Accura Healthcare of Carroll after a short battle of an infection in her spine. Colleen was born on July 7, 1946, in Pierson to Leonard and Bonnie Florke. Colleen attended school and graduated from Kingsley-Pierson High School. She was active in 4-H, basketball and band. After graduating, she…
Read MoreGrCo HS tells first trimester honor rolls
Greene County High School has released its honor rolls for the first trimester. Lists were not separated by class. High honor roll – GPA of 3.5 or higher Breanna Ades, Cody Allen, Paisley Allen, Becca Anderson, Caden Anderson, Nathan Ausberger, Elise Badger, Jack Banister, Aden Bardole, Autumn Barrett, Santos Barrios Velazquez, Raymond Bauer, Natalee Baugh, Nathan Behne, Makayla Betts, Bailey…
Read MoreNew provider at medical center, Family Medicine Clinic
Kaitlyn Bravek, PA-C joins medical staff at the end of November Growing up, Kaitlyn Bravek suffered from chronic sinus infections, strep throat and other issues, so she spent a lot of time watching how her provider, a Certified Physician’s Assistant (PA-C) cared for her patients. She said this initial introduction was responsible for her leaning into more science and anatomy-based…
Read MorePolice blotter – November 2023
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…
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