Home State Bank’s Jefferson location is excited to welcome Al Perales for an hour-long fraud education event Tuesday, Feb. 25, from 10 to 11 am, at Wild Rose Casino in Jefferson. Home State Bank has seen a significant increase in fraud activity and understands that scammers are getting more creative and aggressive. To educate, prevent fraud, and to protect our…
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Jefferson Matters incentive grant to Highland Medical Staffing
Highland Medical Staffing in downtown Jefferson was a recent recipient of funds from the Jefferson Wants You Incentive Fund, an economic development grant from Jefferson Matters. Pictured from the Jefferson Matters’ Jefferson Wants You Incentive Fund team are (from left) Matt Wetrich, Britt Meythaler, Peg Raney, Duane Russell, and Teresa Hagen, and from Highland Medical staff Greg Opseth MHA,BSN,RN COO, Angie…
Read MoreSupervisors delay decision on jail, again
The Greene County supervisors at their Feb. 10 meeting delayed making a decision to accept bids for the new jail until the Thursday meeting, Feb. 13. The discussion covered much of the same ground as the Feb. 6 meeting. The bids for the jail came in higher than expected, partly due to the two-year lapse between voters approving the $10…
Read MoreDoris Kennedy, 1936 – 2025
Doris Jean Kennedy (Garnett) passed away peacefully on Feb. 8, 2025, at Regency Park Nursing and Rehab Center in Jefferson. Doris and her twin brother Donald Dean were born July 25, 1936, in a farmhouse near Scranton on the hottest day of the year. She was the fifth of eight children born to Milferd and Vera (Hartwigsen) Garnett. She graduated from…
Read MoreBids on jail construction come in higher than expected
Supervisors consider delaying HVAC project to cover higher cost of jail After years of discussion and courthouse staff spending the past summer cleaning out the attic to make room for a boiler, the Greene County supervisors are again considering delaying the HVAC project at the courthouse. That was part of the discussion at the board’s Feb. 6 meeting. That would…
Read MoreJerome Deluhery, 1939 – 2025
Jerome (Jerry) John Deluhery passed away peacefully at Greene County Medical Center in Jefferson February 5, 2025, at the age of 85 years. Jerry was known for his generous heart, his ability to fix almost anything, and his love for anything with an engine. He enjoyed spending time at his shop, at car shows, and with his coffee groups. His…
Read MoreSharon Stalder, 1953 – 2025
Sharon Kay Stalder, 71, passed away peacefully February 4, 2025, in Jefferson. Born August 2, 1953, in Carroll, to Violette and Harold Christensen, she spent her childhood on a farm outside of Scranton. She graduated from Scranton High School in 1971, where she enjoyed her time playing 6 on 6 basketball. Sharon’s life was a testament to the power of kindness, love,…
Read MoreFirst legislative forum of 2024 session held Feb. 1
Nordman, Green claim a Republican mandate from voters in 2024 election ~by Victoria Riley, GreeneCountyNewsOnline Voters in Iowa gave Republicans a mandate to govern and can expect to see the Republican agenda pursued aggressively. That was the message at the first “Meet Your Legislator” hosted by the Thomas Jefferson Gardens board Feb. 1 at the Welcome Center in Jefferson. Chuck…
Read MoreMadonna Woodley, 1936 – 2025
A memorial service for Madonna Woodley, who passed away January 29, 2025, and her son Fred Woodley, who passed away December 26, 2024, was held February 4, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Jefferson, with the Rev. Dennis Martens officiating. Interment for mother and son was in Junction Township Cemetery. Fred’s obituary was published previously. Madonna Jean Woodley, daughter of John Frederick…
Read MoreFaye Wood, 1925 – 2025
Funeral services for Faye Wood, age 99, of Bagley, were held Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home, Jefferson, with Charlene Wolfe officiating. Interment was at Wright Cemetery. Pall bearers were Bradley Gardner, Nathan Grecco, Jac Strabley, Jeff Strabley, Jon Strabley, Nate Wolfe, Darrius Martin-Alston, Nolan Rhoad, and Shea Wolfe. Juanita Faye Wood, daughter of Otto Murphy and Leota…
Read MoreRam wrestlers have three champions at Charger Invitational
~by Dustin Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County Rams wrestling team had an extremely successful week this past week. The Rams closed the week at the 24-team Charger Invitational in Guthrie Center Saturday, Feb. 1. The Rams placed fifth with 160.5 points. Southeast Polk finished first with 237.5 points. The Rams crowned three champions during the event. The…
Read MoreP-C boys hoops get sixth win on season
~by Dustin Teays for The Scranton Journal The Paton-Churdan Rockets boys basketball team has continued to improve upon their season from a year ago. The Rockets finished last year with just one win; this year, they’ve earned six. In their last week of action, they earned their sixth win of the year with a 68-41 victory over West Harrison. There…
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