Memorial services for Dick Whitver, 73, of Jefferson will be held Oct. 27 at St Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson. Interment will be in St Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Jefferson. Richard (Dick) Keith Whitver, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, completed his life’s journey on October 17, 2025. Dick was born the second of six children to Robert “Bob”…
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Darren Jackson re: his candidacy for Jefferson city council
Hello, my name is Darren Jackson. I was asked by some why I am running for reelection to the Jefferson City Council. This letter is in response to that inquiry. I have proudly served on the council for several years and have been happy to have been a part of Jefferson’s success.I want to continue to be a part of…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Support Ahrenholtz, Jackson, Winkelman for Jeff council
To the editor, As longtime residents of Jefferson, we are filled with immense pride at the positive achievements happening here! So much has been accomplished in our community, especially in the last decade, to make it attractive and welcoming. The culture here in Jefferson is one of collaboration to reach shared goals. We’d like to see that forward momentum continue!…
Read MoreIA Supreme Court’s ‘Court on the Road’ coming to Jefferson
Area residents can get a first-hand look at the Iowa Supreme Court Tuesday, Nov. 4. The Court will hear oral arguments in a pending case at 7 pm at the Greene County High School auditorium. The oral arguments are open to the public. A public reception with the supreme court justices sponsored by the Greene County Bar Association will follow…
Read MoreTo the editor – City, school election
October 17, 2025 The classic film It’s a Wonderful Life makes you wonder what your town would look like without committed, positive leadership. I truly believe that without the progressive vision of the last 10-12 years, our Jefferson wouldn’t be the vibrant community it is today. Think about what we’ve achieved: the Wild Rose Casino, the new high school and…
Read MoreJeff council approves purchasing policy, handles routine agenda items
The Jefferson city council had a short agenda for its Oct. 14 meeting. The council approved and adopted a revised purchasing policy. The policy allows department heads to purchase any single item or service costing up to $2,500 if they’ve been specifically identified in the approved city budget. The department head must first verify the funds are available within the…
Read MoreSupervisors handle routine business
The Greene County supervisors took care of business at their Oct. 13 meeting, adopting six resolutions to transfer funds to pay for items already budgeted for, hiring two ambulance staff, and approving changes of positions for two other ambulance staff members. The supervisors also agreed to request bids for mowing and snow removal on the courthouse grounds. That work has…
Read MoreFarming, the oldest, most unpredictable necessity, and other things
~a column by Colleen O’Brien “It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood,” as Mr Rogers always said. The early morning pink sky is deepening into the day’s blue, revealing puffy sheep pretending to be clouds gamboling past. It’s mid-October, and a dazzling autumn it has been – at first too hot to breathe, then suddenly too chilly to get out…
Read MoreTo the editor – School rankings
Those of you interested in how the Greene County School District compares to the other 324 districts in Iowa should read “2026 Best School Districts in Iowa” put out by NICHE Best Schools. The ranking is based on seven different grades – Academic grade, 50%; Teacher grade, 15%; Culture & diversity grade, 12.5%; Parent/student surveys on overall experience, 12.5%; Resource…
Read MoreSimple calcium score saves life of local retired pharmacist
Bill and Martha Monroe have lived in Jefferson for more than 30 years, and Bill said he had always considered himself to be in good health. “At least that’s what I thought,” he said. As a retired pharmacist, Bill spent his entire career in healthcare, but he never knew about the importance of a calcium score test until it was…
Read MoreSHIIP counselors available to help answer Medicare open enrollment questions
Medicare open enrollment runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, and this year, in addition to routine changes, there may be some coming to Medicare Advantage Plans. Each year, qualified counselors with the Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) are on site at Greene County Medical Center to provide unbiased information about the plans available, answer questions and assist with finding…
Read MoreGreenbrier 4-H news
The Greenbrier 4-H club celebrated National 4-H Week by filling Christmas shoeboxes at their October meeting. They filled boxes with fun toys, school supplies, and personal care items that will be delivered to children in need around the world. For many children this gift is the first gift they have ever received. Since 1993, Christmas Shoeboxes, the world’s largest Christmas…
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