There is a moderate to enhanced risk of severe weather in Greene County Monday, afternoon, preceded by thunderstorms Sunday night after midnight. Tornadoes, damaging winds and large hail are all possible in the warned areas. Residents are advised to consider postponing outdoor plans, plant to have multiple ways to receive warnings, and be aware of nearby sturdy shelters.
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George Gallup topic for Genealogical Society program May 3
Carol Schultz of Jefferson will present portions of her extensive research on George Gallup, one of Jefferson’s most famous residents, at the Greene County Genealogical Society meeting Saturday, May 3, at 10 am in the basement meeting room at the Jefferson public library. Schultz has continued her research since first presenting the topic for the Historical Society a few years…
Read MoreThe apostrophe and me
~by Denise O’Brien Van I’ve lived with apostrophes all my life (see writer’s name.) And a recent friendly discussion about whether to write 1900 or 1900’s got me thinking about when and how to use that airborne punctuation mark. Overuse and underuse of the flying comma are everywhere. We’ve all seen the signs: Open Sunday’s Were open today No bicycle’s…
Read MoreGrCo libraries to present program Rosie the Riveters of Iowa
Iowa author Linda Betsinger McCann will speak about her newest book, “Rosie the Riveters of Iowa,” Tuesday, April 29 at 2 pm at the VFW building on the east side of the downtown square in Jefferson. McCann is a native Iowan and lives in Shell Rock. She has done extensive research and written several books about Iowa history and will be…
Read MoreGary Harbaugh, 1944 – 2025
Gary Lynn Harbaugh, the fourth of five children, was born to Merritt P. and Elma J. (Gliem) Harbaugh on April 11, 1944, in Cherokee, OK. He spent his childhood growing up and helping on the family farms at Jefferson and later in Webster City. He graduated from Webster City High School in 1962, then worked first at Morton Frozen Foods in…
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