Robert Douglas Jackson (Doug) passed away July 8, 2024, at the age of 78. His niece Denise was with him at his passing. He was born August 1, 1945, in Jefferson, and retired there after a long teaching career in music. Doug taught at several schools in Iowa, including North Polk County schools. He had very successful jazz bands at all of his…
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Climate experts: All dryness has left Iowa
by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital DispatchJuly 18, 2024 All parts of Iowa — for the first time in more than four years — have sufficient soil moisture to not be considered “abnormally dry” by national climate experts, according to a U.S. Drought Monitor report on Thursday. That dryness designation can indicate an area is on the cusp of drought conditions,…
Read MoreElderbridge marks 50 years of providing services to older adults
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Elderbridge Area Agency on Aging. Elderbridge has experienced many changes throughout the last 50 years, but one thing has remained the same and that is its mission to advocate for and empower older adults, caregivers, and those with disabilities to pursue independent healthy lives. Elderbridge is proud of where it came from and…
Read MoreHarris named Star District Advisor at FFA conference
Greene County agricultural educator Raelyn Harris was recognized as the Southwest Star District Advisor at the Iowa Agricultural Education Summer Conference held at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny June 23-26. During the annual IAAE banquet, Harris was recognized during the annual IAAE banquet. During her six years within the profession, Harris has served as the Southwest District’s representative on…
Read More‘Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country.’
~a column by Colleen O’Brien This sentence above was a 1960’s typing class drill that filled a full line on an 11 by 8 1/2 piece of typing paper* and seems an apt approach to life in these United States right now. This country is in need of calming down, and the typing drill came to mind after the shooting…
Read MoreJeff council changes designation of dog from illegal to vicious
The Jefferson city council at its July 9 meeting granted a sort of reprieve to Lou, an 85-pound pitbull that left her yard, alone, and acted aggressively toward a neighbor and her much smaller dog. The dog had been deemed illegal after the neighbor, Alicia Paup, said she had bitten her and her dog. The dog’s owners, Robert Gilmore and…
Read MoreHistory of Iowa topic of Sunday museum program
Jeff Bremer, an Iowa State University (ISU) professor of history, will talk about his latest book, which takes a comprehensive look at Iowa history, Sunday, July 21, at 2 pm at the Greene County Historical Museum, 219 E. Lincoln Way in Jefferson. The free program is sponsored by the Greene County Historical Society and the Jefferson public library. “In A…
Read MoreView from my window: Artificial Intelligence and seed corn
Readers, this title seems incongruent, but let me fully explain. You will have to read to the end of the document. Is AI a help or an annoyance? I am not tech savvy, but I really dislike the intrusion of Artificial Intelligence into my life. Let me explain some of my annoyances. I have several Zoom meetings each week. Since…
Read MoreGovernor’s Volunteer Service Award to sheriff Jack Williams
Greene County sheriff Jack Williams was honored during the 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Awards June 25 at Ankeny High School, where Gov. Kim Reynolds recognized individuals and groups during the special ceremony. “Those being recognized are the people who invest in others without expecting anything in return – except, of course, for the fulfillment that comes from doing their part to…
Read MoreMedical center reinstates patient, family advisory council
After a brief hiatus during and immediately following the COVID-19 pandemic, Greene County Medical Center leaders announce the return of the Patient & Family Advisory Council. The Patient & Family Advisory Council is comprised of a combination of community members in the medical center’s service area and Greene County Medical Center team members from a cross section of departments. “In…
Read MoreLess than normal rain for much of Iowa
Most of the state received below normal rainfall and experienced mild temperatures. These conditions allowed Iowa farmers 5.1 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 14, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included harvesting oats for grain, cutting and baling hay, and applying fungicides. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 6 percent short,…
Read MoreViolet Hoffman, 1928 – 2024
Violet Hoffman, 95, went to her eternal home with our Lord on Monday, July 15, 2024. The celebration of her life will take place Friday, July 19, 2024. Pastor Linden Wenzel will officiate. For those who cannot attend, the funeral service will be live streamed. Live streaming will begin a few minutes prior to the start of the service at 10:30…
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