Midwest Mission will host its annual rice and soy Blessing Bag Pack Thursday, Sept. 25 and Friday, Sept. 26, at its Jefferson location at 219 N. Chestnut St. The goal is to pack 10,000 meals that will feed 60,000 people in Haiti. All the meals packed will be shipped to Haiti in October. “Haiti has been in desperate need for…
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Civil War reenactor to present Historical Society program
David Burkett of Scranton will talk about Civil War reenactments and a 160-year-old organization founded in 1865, shortly after the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. The event takes place at the Rippey Methodist Church on Oct. 3. Burkett is a commander in the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States (MOLLUS) and a member of the 4th…
Read MoreJeff library slates program on mushrooms
To mark September as National Mushroom Month, the Jefferson Public Library is hosting a free program, “More than Morels: Let’s talk wild mushrooms”, Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 5:30 to 7 pm. The program will be held at Greene County Community Center in the north meeting room. Presenter will be Jacob Fernholz, Greene County Conservation naturalist. Ronda Kendall will share foraging…
Read MoreWarm temps mature crops quickly
Wet conditions for portions of Iowa reduced days suitable for fieldwork to 4.9 during the week ending Sept. 21, 2025, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Warm temperatures advanced crop maturity quickly. Fieldwork included the beginning of corn and soybean harvest in many areas. Topsoil moisture condition statewide rated 3 percent very short, 18 percent short, 70 percent…
Read MoreConnie Neese, 1936 – 2025
A memorial service for Connie Neese, 89, of Rippey will be held Saturday, Sept. 27 at the Rippey United Methodist Church in Rippey, with burial at the Rippey Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Greene County Medical Center Foundation. Constance Faye Neese, officially changed to Connie, joined Dale and many, many friends/relatives in her eternal home…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Sept. 19
In Greene County district court Conner Laine Groves, 28, of Scranton was sentenced Nov. 19 to 15 years and two days in prison in a case in which a jury found her guilty June 24 of five criminal counts. The charges related to a house fire in Churdan Oct. 2, 2023. Sentences were as follows: arson- second degree, 10 years;…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Sept. 19
Cases were initiated in magistrate court during the week ending Sept. 19 as follows: Max Sledge Leyendecker of Jefferson, interference with official acts and trespass; Todd Edward Geisler of Jefferson, disorderly conduct; Travis James Turner of Des Moines, theft- fifth degree; Dane J. Pedersen of Jefferson, public intoxication; Devin William Holm Morales of Jefferson, possession of drug paraphernalia; and Brittany…
Read MoreHistory repeats itself
Prologue – I survived the Dog Days of this summer, 2025, in Jefferson. I came across a copy of a column I wrote about the Dog Days of Summer, 1999. GreeneCountyNewsOnline publisher Tori Riley republishes it here: I’ve spent the dog days of the summer of ’99 in Jefferson, my hometown. It’s been a hot, humid, cicada summer, like all…
Read MoreKiwanis donates to medical center for kids at ER
The Kiwanis Club of Jefferson at its Sept. 17 meeting presented a $500 check to the Greene County Medical Center Foundation. The donation will fund enhancements to the Emergency Room for pediatric patients, helping create a more welcoming and comforting environment for children during medical emergencies. The donation will be used to provide items such as books, teddy bears, and…
Read MorePublic Health encourages getting a flu shot
As we approach the colder months, local health officials remind everyone of the importance of seasonal vaccinations for protection from the flu and other preventable diseases. Greene County Public Health will host clinics for added convenience in ensuring county residents are immunized and ready for the season ahead. “Vaccines play a vital role in safeguarding our health, especially as certain…
Read MoreGrCoHS crowns homecoming royalty
Leah McCormick and Aden Bardole were crowned as the 2025 Greene County Homecoming queen and king at a coronation event on the second floor balcony of the county courthouse. The senior class selects the homecoming court, and voting for king and queen is open to sophomores, juniors and seniors. Leah is the daughter of John McCormick of Churdan. Aden is…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Sept. 12
In Greene County district court Andrew Vernon Wempe, 42, of Scranton was sentenced Sept. 8 to one year in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of possession of methamphetamine. The jail term was suspended and he was placed on probation to Boone/Greene County Probation for one year. He must complete a substance abuse evaluation and…
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