Unique behind the scenes tours of several area manufacturers and businesses will be hosted by the Jefferson Matters Economic Vitality team in 2024. The first one of these “After Hours: Insider” events is set for Jefferson’s AAI / Spalding facility on Tuesday, April 30, from 5:30 to 7 pm. AAI / Spalding manufactures basketball goals and gymnastic apparatus which are…
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Acquiring and unacquiring
~a column by Colleen O’Brien My daughter says to me, “Mom, you have too much stuff!” I am insulted because I’ve been (I think) almost religious in getting rid of my “stuff.” Points of view are always coming up with my daughter and me. I am of course 25 years older than she, so I not only have more wisdom,…
Read MoreAt the museum: Berries, bandages and a Bonnie and Clyde gun battle
~by Denise O’Brien Van for the Greene County Historical Society A berry picking expedition and the discovery of bloody bandages in the woods led to Iowa’s most infamous gun battle, starring Bonnie and Clyde. Rod Stanley of Panora, a retired middle- and high school history teacher, will fill in the details of the tale Sunday, April 14, at 2 pm…
Read MoreJeff council hears insurance info, approves street closures for farmers market
After several meetings that lasted longer than two hours, the Jefferson city council’s March 26 meeting was finished in just more than 30 minutes. Bryan Helmus used the open forum portion of the meeting to compliment council members for their handling of the large numbers of persons who have attended recent meetings to voice their opinions on rezoning a parcel…
Read MoreDeadline extended for Hwy2 25 CHI grant applications
The deadline to apply for a Highway 25 CHI grant has been extended to May 1, 2024. The grant allows residents of Bayard, Bagley, Coon Rapids, Churdan, Scranton and Ralston to apply for a 50 percent exterior project matching grant for up to $1,500 to improve the general attractiveness of their property. The Highway 25 CHI housing grant was started…
Read MoreFirst USDA crop report of 2024 growing season shows improved soil moisture conditions
Much of the state experienced cooler than normal temperatures and much needed rain/snow showers which left Iowa farmers with 1.6 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending March 31, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Although minimal fieldwork occurred over the last week, some producers were able to apply anhydrous, manure, and dry fertilizer. Topsoil moisture…
Read MorePatsy McGinnis, 1928 – 2024
Patsy McGinnis, age 95, long-time resident of Jefferson, passed away March 31, 2024. Private family interment will be in the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery. Patsy was born November 14, 1928, in Carroll, to Carl and Bessie (Shelts) Kahoe. She survived polio as a young girl which left her with partial leg paralysis. Despite her disability, she became an avid bowler and achieved a…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending March 29
In Greene County district court Marlene Eleanor Anderson, 54, of Jefferson was sentenced to one year in jail after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of possession of amphetamine. The jail sentence was suspended and Anderson was placed on probation to Boone/Greene County Probation for one year. She must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending March 29
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered March 28 against David Allan Holley, 54, of Scranton for a $105 fine with a $15.75 surcharge after he pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. Court costs were $100. In a companion case in district court, a charge against Holley of possession of marijuana- third or subsequent…
Read MoreCommunity Players present ‘The Nerd’ April 5-7
Comedy comes to the stage at the Greene County High School auditorium this weekend as the Community Players of Greene County present “The Nerd,” by Larry Shue. The cast includes Jeff Hughes, Sarah Stortz, Darren Jackson, Tim Pound, Heather Moody Chloe Powers, and Josh Tuel as The Nerd. The play is co-directed by Stephanie Hall and Josh Tuel. “The Nerd”…
Read MorePatricia Luther, 1948 – 2024
A visitation with family will be held for Pat Luther, 76, of Jefferson, April 12 from 4:30 to 7 pm at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson, 515-386-2171. A private family interment will be held at a later date at the Jefferson municipal cemetery. Patricia Anne Meyer Luther was born March 2, 1948, in Boone. She was the daughter of June (Parks)…
Read MoreCity clean-up in Scranton April 6
Scranton residents have the opportunity to get rid of unwanted items from their properties as the city is sponsoring a Clean Up Day on Saturday, April 6. The collection hours are 6 to 8 am. A dumpster will be available for Scranton city residents that day, located on Main St across from the fire department. Household garbage and junk can…
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