Greene County residents are asked to “turn Greene County purple” Tuesday, Oct. 29, to raise public awareness of domestic violence against women, children and men. The purple ribbon is a visible gesture of support for survivors/victims of domestic violence. According to the Greene County sheriff’s office, deputies have answered 53 calls for domestic abuse and 25 persons have been arrested…
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Bonnie Duncan, 1927 – 2024
Bonnie Joan Owens Duncan was born in Jefferson on Jan. 14, 1927, the daughter of John W. Owens and Mabel Hanson Owens. Bonnie attended Jefferson High School, and graduated with the class of 1945. Following high school, she worked for a time at the Gold Crown office in Jefferson. Bonnie was united in marriage to Merritt Duncan on Dec. 12,…
Read MoreIn support of Greg Ruth for county supervisor
To the editor, We would like to take this opportunity to tell you why we are supporting Greg Ruth for Supervisor District 1. We were classmates of Greg in high school; we’ve known him all our lives. When you vote for Greg, you will get the “real deal”. Greg has been door knocking several nights a week and speaking at…
Read MoreIn support of Riley for supervisor
Letter to the editor: We want you to join us in voting for Victoria “Tori” Riley to be the Greene County District 4 county supervisor. Tori has reported news of our county for 28 years – including covering the meetings of the board of supervisors. She has taken notes, listened carefully, and asked serious and thoughtful questions over these nearly…
Read MoreBill Sorenson, 1931 – 2024
Bill W. Sorenson, of Lake Saint Louis, MO, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the age of 93. Born May 10, 1931, in Spencer to the late Ruth Sorenson and Weldon Wilson and cherished stepson of Art Sorenson. Bill is survived by Mary Jane Seela Sorenson and their three daughters, Sue Sorenson Weekley, Joan Sorenson (Rick Pearce), and Nancy Sorenson Cavazos;…
Read MoreWe haven’t much time
~a column by Colleen O’Brien News announcers, such as Joe Scarborough on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” are interviewing many anti-Trump guests now, two weeks before the general election. They talk about Trump as a fascist, as a Hitler lover, as friend of the major despots of the world, as a dictator his first day in office, as a president who will…
Read MoreNo change coming for Hwy 4 through Jefferson
Elm St – Hwy 4 – through Jefferson will not be repainted to become a three-lane road. Jefferson city administrator Scott Peterson told the city council at its Oct. 22 meeting that the Iowa Department of Transportation reported to the water/sewer/streets committee that public comments following the informational meeting about remarking the roadway were 81 percent against the project. Only…
Read MoreTo the editor: In support of Margaret Liston
To the editor, State Senator candidate Margaret Liston is a force. She is the person who is a quiet leader through action and deed. You know her, she comes to an event, asks what is needed, and pitches in to make things happen. Her pursuit of an education for herself tells you much about how she values it. Her steps were…
Read MoreTo the editor – In support of Margaret Liston, Joe Shelly
Dear Editor, I am writing to endorse Margaret Liston for Senate 24, who is running against Jesse Green, and to endorse Joe Shelly who is running against Carter Nordam for House District 47. We need representatives to improve the quality of life for rural Iowa families. Iowa’s government needs elected officials who care about the lack of access for women’s…
Read MoreLots-a-Socks drive Oct. 27 to Nov. 17
Greene County RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program is holding its 16th annual Lots-A-Socks & More drive Oct. 27 through Nov. 17. The RSVP Volunteer Program invites Greene County residents to make a difference in the life of a child and/or youth by donating to this year’s Lots-A-Socks & More Drive. Lots-A- Socks & More aims to collect socks and underwear for…
Read MoreVirtually no rain in state for second straight week
Row crop harvest remained ahead of average as Iowa’s farmers had 6.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Oct. 20, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included harvesting corn and soybeans, fall tillage, and applying manure and fertilizer. Dry conditions resulted in field and equipment fires being reported during harvest. Topsoil moisture condition across…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Oct. 18
In Greene County district court Jose Otoniel Regalado Dubon, 43, of Humboldt was sentenced Oct. 16 to 10 years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of sex abuse- third degree. After completing the prison sentence he will be committed to the custody of the Iowa Department of Corrections for life. He was fined $1,370…
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