In April of this year, the Scranton Township trustees received partial funding for a project that will have a large impact on the Scranton Township Cemetery. The trustees applied for a grant from the Greene County Community Foundation to purchase cemetery management software. This software will enable the Scranton township clerk to create and maintain more accurate, detailed records of…
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Get an ‘insider’s look’ at Greene County Medical Center
For the second time this summer up to 40 guests will experience a unique “insider’s tour” of a local business. On Thursday, July 25, Greene County Medical Center will host this after hours event from 5:30 to 7 pm. The “insiders tours” are organized by the Economic Vitality team of Jefferson Matters for local residents to learn about area businesses…
Read MoreWild weather week in Iowa
Much of Iowa received heavy rains which only allowed farmers 3.9 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 30, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities were limited due to rain and flooding throughout much of the State. Topsoil moisture condition statewide rated 1 percent very short, 7 percent short, 76 percent adequate and…
Read MoreChristensen re-elected to Midland Power board
Midland Power Cooperative members reelected three incumbent directors and one new director on June 27 at the co-op’s annual meeting held in Jefferson. District 1 Director Randy Christensen of Scranton, District 2 Director Jim Byriel, and District 3 Director Joel Skow all retained their seats, while Francis Buckel was elected in District 4 to replace Tom Ingebritson, who retired from…
Read MoreYard of the Month to Katie, Guy Richardson
A picturesque example of formal garden symmetry welcomes visitors to the manicured front lawn of Guy and Katie Richardson, 608 S. Chestnut St, the Jefferson Garden Club’s Yard of the Month for July 2024. Anchoring the east corners at the front of the lot are large beds of red Knock Out roses, miniature boxwoods, day lilies and beautifully mature hostas…
Read MoreLocal FFA officers attend training
Each year Southwest district and Iowa FFA officers plan and facilitate Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) conferences for FFA members in the Southwest district. Atlantic High School welcomed FFA chapters from all over the Southwest district on June 4. The Greene County FFA chapter had four members participate in this event: chapter president Kayla Frederick, vice president Elise Badger, sentinel…
Read MorePublic meetings re: expanded pipeline plan may start in August
Proposed route includes Greene County ~by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch The company that recently gained approval from state regulators for its carbon dioxide pipeline system in Iowa wants to proceed with expansion requests for that system starting in late August. Summit Carbon Solutions has proposed new public informational meeting dates for 23 counties that would span about four weeks,…
Read MoreNeva Eggiman, 1924 – 2024
Erneva Kathryn Seifert Eggimann passed away July 1, 2024, at the Mill Pond Care Center in Ankeny, after having celebrated her 100th birthday in style four months previously. Neva was born February 18, 1924, and grew up in Elkader, where she met her future husband, Elmer Eggimann, in her kindergarten class. Her curiosity and her lifelong interest in learning new things…
Read MoreRoyal ‘Curly’ Holz II, 1946 – 2024
Royal Henry “Curly” Holz II peacefully passed away June 25, 2024, in Des Moines. He was 78 years of age. A graveside service with military rites was held at Junction Township Cemetery, Grand Junction, followed by a Celebration of Life at Bethel Church, Boone. Rev. Josh McFarland presided at both services. Honorary casket bearers were Aaron Holz, Reg Clause, Paul Becker, Steve…
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