Greene County attorney Thomas Laehn told the county supervisors at their June 3 meeting that the county is “really ahead of the game” on courthouse security. That was the word following a meeting with Chief Judge Adria Kester last week. He said Greene County stands out in Judicial District 5B as having good security in place. He went on to…
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Jeff council amends budget, sets public hearing for selling three city-owned lots
The Jefferson city council at its May 28 regular meeting held a public hearing and then approved amendments to the current year budget. City finance clerk Sarah Morlan explained changes in revenues and expenditures. Revenues are $10,829,852 more than in the original FY 24 budget, coming in at $22,495,584. Most of the increase was $9.6 million in the Intergovernmental line…
Read MoreWhy Not Us board moves ahead with upper story apartments
Amazing views are on the horizon for the upper story apartments of the Centennial Block Building. Two one-bedroom apartments filled with light will soon be under construction, according to the Why Not Us (WNU), LLC board of directors. Westbrooke Construction of Urbandale, which submitted the low bid, was approved by the board at its May 28 meeting. Westbrooke was also…
Read MoreMannel promoted to regional director for ISU Extension & Outreach
Lori Mannel has accepted the position of regional director for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach serving Carroll, Greene, Boone and Guthrie counties in central Iowa. She begins the position June 6. As regional director, Mannel will provide administrative leadership to county Extension office staff and guidance to county Extension councils. Mannel is currently the county director for ISU Extension…
Read MoreCrops a bit behind due to wet weather
Scattered showers throughout the State allowed Iowa farmers 3.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 2, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Reports of standing water in fields were received from throughout the State. Planting and replanting of corn and soybeans were reported. Topsoil moisture condition statewide rated 3 percent short, 75 percent adequate…
Read MoreBardole, Baccam win only contested primary races
Voter turnout was light in the June 4 primarily election in Greene County, with only one contested county race for the Republicans and one state race for the Democrats. In the Republican primary, party members selected incumbent county supervisor (District 5) Pete Bardole over challenger Sue Bose. Bardole received 272 votes (58.75 percent) while Bose received 189 votes (40.82 percent).…
Read MoreAuthor and nationally recognized expert on dietetics and wellness received 2024 Bell Tower of Fame Award
Susan (Susie) Kundrat, a registered dietitian nutritionist and wellness expert, the author of Eat Move Groove: Unlock the Simple Steps to Lifelong Nutrition, Fitness & Wellness, and the founder of the lifestyle program EAT MOVE GROOVE will be presented the Bell Tower of Fame Award at opening ceremonies of the Bell Tower Festival, Friday, June 7, at 6:30 pm at…
Read MoreHazel Monthei, 1928 – 2024
Hazel Monthei, 95, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2024, with her family around her. She was born August 30, 1928, in Scranton, where she graduated from high school in 1946. Hazel was the daughter of Blanche and Roy Maile of Scranton. She met the love of her life, Bane Monthei, while working at Louie’s Ice Cream Shop in Jefferson.…
Read MoreStill time to register for most Bell Tower Festival competitions
The 2024 Bell Tower Festival with a theme #Go for Gold is this weekend, with activities planned Thursday evening through Saturday night in Jefferson, primarily on the courthouse square. New to the Bell Tower Festival is a pie baking competition during the Thursday Night Block Party this Thursday, June 6, on Lincoln Way east of the bell tower. Entries can…
Read MoreJefferson Telecom tells bicycle safety message with donation of 24 bikes
Jefferson Telecom had the privilege of distributing 24 bikes to deserving 4th graders at Greene County Elementary School. The initiative, spearheaded by Jamie Daubendiek, general manager of Jefferson Telecom, and his wife Cindi, aimed to provide bikes to children who needed them to promote an active lifestyle. Each recipient was not only gifted a bike but also heard the inspiring…
Read MoreRetired nurse thriving in medical center’s Extended Care program
Connie Neese spent her entire life as a caregiver, first to her family and then as a nurse. After everything she has seen and done, she often points to the many ways the Holy Spirit is at work in their lives. A recent example resulted from the anticipation of a new great grandchild in July. In preparation, the baby’s father,…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending May 31
In Greene County district court Brandon Duong, 35, of Jefferson pleaded not guilty to May 30 to charges of kidnapping- second degree armed with dangerous weapon and violation of a custodial order. A trial date was set for Aug. 27. Information is available since the return of an arrest warrant that Tammy Ann Tolsdorf, 56, of Jamaica is charged with…
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