Terry Lynn Murphy, age 62, passed away peacefully July 3, 2024, surrounded by family and friends, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Terry was born August 31, 1961, in Albany, MO. Her family moved to Boone shortly after her birth, and in 1965 they settled in Jefferson, where Terry resided for the rest of her life. During her childhood…
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Greene County district court, week ending July 5
In Greene County district court Tracy William McDonald, 48, of Jefferson was sentenced July 3 on three counts of theft- third degree. On each count he was sentenced to a term not to exceed two years in prison, with each of the prison terms suspended. He was placed on probation to the Iowa Department of Corrections for two years. He…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending July 5
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered June 26 against Michael Allen Olson of Jefferson on a charge of public intoxication. Olson was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $60. A judgment was entered July 3 against Devin Thomas Schmit of Jefferson on a charge of disorderly conduct- fighting/violent behavior. He was fined $105 with…
Read MoreGreene County Fair Queen contestants named
A trio of young women are vying for the title of Greene County Fair Queen and the opportunity to compete in the Iowa State Fair Queen contest. The local contest will be held Wednesday, July 10, at 7 pm in Clover Hall on the fairgrounds. Contestants are (pictured below, from left) Grace Hardaway, Calleigh Fitzpatrick and Addison Gannon. A Little…
Read MoreKCG receives federal tax credits for proposed affordable housing project
The affordable housing project proposed for the 400 block of W. Head St in Jefferson is much closer to being constructed. The Iowa Finance Authority announced July 3 that developer KCG has been approved to receive $1,281,139 in federal housing tax credits for the project, known as The Wheldon. KCG’s application calls for 50 units. A total of $10.6 million…
Read MoreOld-time radio returning to Spring Lake Park
The golden days of radio will return again next month when the Community Players of Greene County reprise “Gather ‘Round the Radio” at Spring Lake Park. Old-time radio shows will be performed Saturday, Aug. 24, at 5 pm at Spring Lake Park’s lakeside shelter house. Players’ director Josh Tuel is looking for actors, sound effects creators, and technical help. There…
Read MoreRam softball team winding down season
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal A tough 0-3 week came for the Greene County Rams softball team ahead of the final few regular season games, putting the team 4-17 overall. Monday, June 24, was an 8-2 at home loss to Saydel for the Rams after making a fourth inning rally to lead 2-1 going into the fifth, but…
Read MoreFrustrating baseball season continues for Rams
The Greene County Rams baseball team went 0-4 last week as the season end draws near, now sitting at 1-17 overall and 1-12 in Heart of Iowa Conference play. The Rams hosted Saydel Monday, June 24, falling 8-1. Greene County was the first of the two teams to score, putting one runner across home plate in the second inning, but…
Read MoreView from My Window: Cows and Daisy Dairy
~by Mary Weaver “Hey diddle diddle, the cat, and the fiddle. The cow jumped over the moon.” I remember my mom reading that nursery rhyme to me, and there was a drawing of the cow jumping over the moon. It seemed unrealistic, but it rhymed, and the sing song drone of words lulled me into my afternoon nap as a…
Read MoreLife gets stupider
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Living in Florida has become precarious unless one is not pregnant or likely to be so. My granddaughter flew into Florida to visit me, her Gramma Collie. Impressed and delighted was I, looking forward to my little girl/grown woman at four months pregnant and 30 years old, healthy and eager for parenthood. But when she…
Read MoreSupervisors take step on HVAC project, learn of change to compensation board process
The Greene County supervisors at their July 1 meeting approved an agreement with BBS Architects|Engineers for updated design services for the HVAC system at the courthouse. The additional cost is $52,568. The original planning cost was $134,850, but it was unknown as of Monday what the final total would be. The next step in the years-old HVAC project will be…
Read MoreHistory chats at the Greene County Fair
The Greene County Historical Society continues its tradition of “history chats” at the Greene County Fair on July 12 and 13. The public is invited to join the conversations. Local farmers Bill Frederick and James Holz will take about “Cover Crops: What’s old is new again,” Friday, July 12, at 1 pm. For decades, Iowa farmers used cover crops such…
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