Greene County High School speech competitors will showcase their talents at a Fine Arts Festival Sunday, May 5, at 2 pm in the high school auditorium. Performers will include: Bill Wright– After Dinner Speaking “Too Many Tigers” Esther Van Horn– Lit Program “It Should Be Her & Barbie Monologue” Brooklyn Roberts–Storytelling “Sticks” Lucy VanderLinden, Leah McCormick, Savannah Lansman, Ella Ostrander,…
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Iowa sees severe weather, improving soil moisture
Although the week began with dry weather, by Friday severe storm systems brought cooler temperatures and rain which allowed Iowa farmers 4.2 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending April 28, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. The storms also brought tornadoes and hail to areas of the state. corn, soybean, and oat planting advanced early…
Read MoreRippey council to fill vacancy by appointment
The Rippey city council is seeking a new member following the resignation of Garry Higgins. Residents interested in serving on the council are asked to give notice in writing to city hall by Friday, May 3, at noon. The council plans to appoint a successor at the monthly meeting on Monday, May 6. The successor shall fill the vacancy until…
Read MoreCelebrate healthcare with Greene County Medical Center
May is a special time in healthcare, a time for honoring nursing and support staff as well as all those individuals who work together to care for the communities. The celebrations start with National Nurses Week, from May 6 through May 12. This is followed by National Hospital Week from May 12 through May 18. A wide variety of activities…
Read MoreLana Miller, 1941 – 2024
Lana Louise Lepke Miller was born on September 30, 1941, at GCMC in Jefferson. She was the daughter of Harry and Ruth (Williams) Lepke. Lana passed away from cancer at GCMC on April 28, 2024. Lana grew up on a farm northeast of Grand Junction. She was the typical farm kid with plenty of chores to do and learned to…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Conditions reported at juvenile detention facility raise questions
To the editor, At the board of supervisors meeting on April 29, Supervisor Dan Benitz described conditions at the Eldora facility for young people who have been adjudicated to be delinquent. Benitz said there is high staff turnover because staff are assaulted “on a daily basis with urine and feces thrown at them.” I have taught young people adjudicated to be…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – April 2024
Following are excerpts of daily activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Sunday, April 28: At 9:05 am a deputy investigated a complaint of trespass in the 2100 block of 250 St in Junction Township. At 3:47 pm a deputy attempted to locate a dog running at large on Hwy 4 near 175th St north of Jefferson. Saturday, April…
Read MorePolice blotter – April 2024
Following are excerpts of daily activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Tuesday, April 30: At 4:33 pm an officer investigated a backing accident in the Greene County High School parking lot. Regan Grow of Bagley was operating 2013 Cadillac XTS, owned by CMG Inc. of Bagley, when she attempted to back from a parking space and struck a passing…
Read MoreSupervisors hear about juvenile facility, Bell Tower Festival plans
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline During the April 29 Greene County board of supervisors meeting, Supervisor Dan Benitz revealed conditions at the Central Iowa Juvenile Detention facility located at Eldora. Both male and female youthful offenders are sent to that program through court order for rehabilitation. CIJD is described on their website as a social services agency that contracts with…
Read MoreJeff council approves FY25 budget, handles other varied business
‘Tis the season for governmental budgets, and the budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1 was at the top of the agenda for the Jefferson city council’s April 23 regular meeting. At a public hearing on the proposed 2024-25 budget, Sarah Morlan presented information about revenue and expenses. The budget calls for a total levy of $14.88 (per…
Read MoreBill Souder, 1939 – 2024
Billy Lee Souder, age 84, of Jefferson, died April 21, 2024, at St. Anthony’s Hospital, Carroll, Iowa. Bill was born May 10, 1939, at his grandparents’ home in rural Truro. His parents were Carman and Nona (Muselman) Souder. Bill spent his life in Greene County. He grew up in rural Rippey and lived there until the fall of 1982, moved…
Read MoreCamilla Dohrer, 1930 – 2024
Camilla Dohrer was born March 30, 1930, to Bernetta (Green) and Art Schnoebelen in Iowa City. She left us on April 24, 2024, in Jefferson, at the age of 94. Camilla married George Joseph Dohrer in 1950 and together they had four children: Tom, Mike, Pat (Mitchell), Margaret (Peg), and later “adopted daughter” Julia (Tom’s wife) who was like a…
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