Rex Wilson, age 78, died in a farm accident September 24, 2025, at his farm near Paton. Father Bill Schrieber celebrated the funeral mass at St Columbkille Catholic Church in Churdan. Internment was at the Paton Township Cemetery. Rex was born Nov. 16, 1946, in Jefferson, the son of Jesse and Nadine Wilson of Paton. He graduated from Paton-Churdan in…
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Jefferson named All-Star Community by Iowa League of Cities
The City of Jefferson was named a 2025 All-Star Community by the Iowa League of Cities for its building restorations on Jefferson’s downtown square. The city was recognized at an Awards Banquet at the League’s Annual Conference & Exhibit, held in Des Moines from Sept. 17-19. The All-Star Community Award is the most prestigious honor given by the League to…
Read MoreNominations open for Greene County Athletic Hall of Fame
Greene County schools athletic department is now accepting nominations for the Greene County Athletic Hall of Fame. Community members are encouraged to submit nominations to help recognize and honor outstanding individuals who have made a lasting impact on Greene County athletics, including those who graduated from any of the schools now part of the school district. Nominations are due to…
Read MoreShort agenda for Jeff city council meeting
City engineer Jim Leiding of Bolton & Menk used his time at the Sept. 23 Jefferson city council meeting to remind residents of an upcoming informational open house about the proposed sidewalk project on the west side of Jefferson. The project calls for sidewalks along one side of W. Lincoln Way west of Grimmell Rd, on Westwood Drive, and on…
Read MoreScranton Manufacturing sold to Federal Signal Corporation
Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS), a leader in environmental and safety solutions headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, announced Sept. 25 that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Scranton Manufacturing Company Inc. d/b/a New Way Trucks, a leading U.S.-based designer and manufacturer of refuse collection vehicles. As a family-owned business, New Way has established itself as one of the…
Read MoreRoads, a new wetland, and arson all topics at county supervisors meeting
Sheriff looking for a relative of Paton Marshal James Busby, killed by bank robbers in 1911 Greene County engineer Wade Weiss told the county supervisors at their Sept. 22 meeting he had received many calls about county roadways. “It’s getting to be kind of an emergency situation trying to get these things open,” he said about the roads. He said…
Read MoreKenny Gustin, 1969 – 2025
Kenneth (Kenny) Michael Gustin, 56, went to be with the Lord Aug. 19. Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, Oct. 4, at 1818 Redwood Ave, Jefferson. Casual clothing or camo is requested. Kenny was born March 5, 1969, at Greene County Hospital in Jefferson to Kenneth Gustin and Arlene (Orfield) Gustin. Kenny leaves behind his wife Hallie (Burkett) Gustin;…
Read MorePave the Way fundraising ride Saturday on the Raccoon River Valley Trail
There is still time to register for Pave the Way, a bike ride fundraiser to resurface a portion of the Raccoon River Valley Trail, this Saturday, Sept. 27. The ride will be depart from the trailhead in Jefferson starting at 9:30 am with a turnaround at Cooper. Proceeds from the ride will go toward resurfacing the trail between Yale and…
Read MoreGrCo school bus involved in accident at high school
A Greene County school bus was involved in the second of a pair of accidents that occurred at or near the high school Tuesday morning, Sept. 23. The first accident occurred at 7:46 am at the intersection of Hwy 30 and N. Grimmell Rd. Cashtin Reed, 15, of Grand Junction was westbound on Hwy 30. Jesse Perrett, 45, of Scranton…
Read MoreTime to renew off-highway vehicle registrations
Greene County recorder Deb McDonald shares the following information from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources: Off-highway vehicle owners can now renew their registrations for all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), off-road utility vehicles (ORVs), off-road motorcycles (ORM), and snowmobiles. The registration window opened Sept. 1 and closes Dec. 31, 2025.To renew a registration, visit any county recorder’s office, or go to the…
Read MoreView from my window: Forming values
September 21, 2025 I have not written since the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Any murder is a tragedy and unfortunate and should be considered unacceptable. While I did not accept his beliefs, I can hold two thoughts in my head at the same time. Sorry it happened, while not agreeing with his statements. The reaction of the public to this…
Read MoreSchool board candidates told
Voters in the Greene County Community Schools district will elect three school board members from among seven candidates in the city/school election Nov. 4. On the Greene County ballot are Nicole Chisum, Cindi Daubendiek, Jeremiah Goughnour, Scott Graham, Megan Holz, Spencer Kirk and Katie Nelson. Daubendiek is the only incumbent seeking re-election. Paton-Churdan voters will elect three board members from…
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