With the creative eye of an artist, Sue Durlam has used planters and containers overflowing with colorful blooms to intersperse with foundation plantings and perennials to delight the eye throughout the yard. At Sue and Jeff’s home at 300 E. Harrison St, her vignettes of bright petunias, richly hued coleus and other colorful plants blend artfully with tall trellises of…
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Medical center auxiliary salad luncheon is Sept. 23
Tickets available now The Greene County Medical Center Auxiliary salad luncheon is slated for Tuesday, Sept. 23, from 11 am to 1 pm at the Jefferson Elks lodge. Guests will enjoy a selection of fresh, homemade salads, with both dine-in and take-out options available. “The event was a big hit again last year,” said luncheon co-chair and Auxiliary president Joyce…
Read MoreOld time radio show at Spring Lake Saturday
The bygone days of radio theatre will return to Spring Lake Park lakeside shelter this Saturday, Aug. 30, at 5 pm when the Community Players of Greene County present the CPGC Radio Hour. The program will feature episodes of “Fibber McGee & Molly,” “Superman,” The Bickersons,” “Father Knows Best,” and the classic “Who’s On First.” Chad Stevens, Alexis Stevens, Darren…
Read MoreGarms Family to perform in Jefferson Sept. 10
The Greene County Clergy Association invites area residents to Church Night with the Garms Family Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 6:30 pm at Abundant Life Ministries, 1308 W. Lincoln Way, Jefferson. The Garms Family – David and Kris and their children Ben, Taylor, Leesha, Sam, Jayme and Caleb – have been singing together since 2008. “People attend the Garms Family concerts…
Read MoreFriends of the Library used book sale opens Sept. 12
The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library will host its 33rd annual fall used book sale, from Friday, Sept. 12, through Saturday, Sept. 20, in the library basement. Friday is a Friends-Only preview sale. Memberships may be purchased now at the library or at the door. There is no set charge for a membership, but patrons are invited to make…
Read MoreSoybeans, corn doing well
Iowa had 5.6 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending August 24, 2025, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. The week started with warm temperatures but closed with much cooler weekend weather. Field activities included harvesting oats and hay. Reports noted increasing levels of disease in field crops. Topsoil moisture condition statewide rated 1 percent very short,…
Read MoreView from my window: The stroke of a pen
This is a written conversation with you about the political weaponizing of water. We are going to begin with basic definitions and abbreviations. Governing as defined in a dictionary means the act or process of directing, controlling, or guiding the actions, policies or affairs of a group, organization, state, or community. “Good governing when done well, fairly, wisely, and responsibly…
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