All are invited to attend The Adaza Thursday Club turned 100 years old and they are going to celebrate with an old fashioned potluck noon gathering at the Churdan Legion Hall right off Highway 4 in Churdan on Thursday, Sept. 3. Everyone, both men and women are welcome, whether you have ties to Adaza or the Adaza Thursday Club. Back…
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Why Not Us marking 150th anniversary of Centennial Block building
If these walls could talk, 150 years of stories at the Centennial Block Building will be celebrated at a special event in coming weeks. The public is invited to the Centennial Cafe, 100 East State in Jefferson Sunday, Oct. 4, for a special celebration of the Centennial Block Building, marking 150 years since the historic building was constructed in 1876. The event will…
Read MoreExtension offering 6-week program for family caregivers of adults or children with special health, behavioral needs
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering Powerful Tools for Caregivers, an evidence-based educational program that helps caregivers develop practical skills to reduce stress, improve communication, manage difficult emotions, and prioritize their own well-being while caring for others. This six-week program is designed for family caregivers of adults with chronic conditions and parents or caregivers of children with special…
Read MoreBauer attends Boys State at Camp Dodge
Raymond Bauer, a member of the Greene County Class of 2027, spent a week of his summer at the American Legion Boys State of Iowa at Camp Dodge in Johnston. He was sponsored by American Legion Post 11 of Jefferson. Boys State is a six-day immersive civics camp that provides hands-on experiences in the operation and fundamentals of government, the…
Read MoreYard of the Month award to Kolles on N. Wilson Ave
The love for a beautiful historic home brought Brian and Michelle Kolle to Jefferson from Kansas in 2017. The Jefferson Garden Club yard of the month for August 2026 is the result of their love for gardening at their home at 506 N. Wilson Ave. During the period of 1902-1905, the home was built for Gillam Toliver, a historic figure…
Read MoreSheriff’s report
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Thursday, Aug. 20: At 4:02 pm a deputy attempted for find a puppy that was running at large in the 800 block of Grant Street in Scranton. Wednesday, Aug. 19: At 11:52 am Jeffrey Sprague, 49, of Jefferson was booked into the jail on a charge of harassment-…
Read MoreCommunity Players slate Old Time Radio Hour
The Community Players of Greene County will once again finish the summer with a rendition of an Old Time Radio Hour. This year the players have slated two performances. Saturday, Aug. 29, the radio will be “broadcast” from the stage of the Greene County High School theater. The audience will see how a show would have been staged from a…
Read MoreCamp put storytime at Rippey public library
The Rippey public library hosted a special storytime event Aug. 12 – a camp out! Kids had a great time listening to crickets, playing in tents, eating ‘smores, and gazing at the stars… all indoors. The late-night storytime event happened inside the library. With a sound machine, a star projector, and some tents, the outdoors came inside. Attendees enjoyed two…
Read MoreTours of new jail planned
The new Greene County jail will be open to the public for tours Friday, Aug. 28, from 4 to 6 pm, and Saturday, Aug. 29, from 8 am to noon. Those will be the only tours for the public, as inmates will be moved to the facility Aug. 30. Voters approved the necessary tax levy for the jail in the…
Read MoreFirst freedom
~by Colleen O’Brien I sit at my friend’s dining room table waiting for her as she gets ready to go out. In front of me is a pilsner glass of pens and pencils. After staring them down for a while, I choose one very sharp pencil with a never-used eraser. As if touched by a fairy wand, I am at…
Read MoreHome State Bank Foundation makes 3-year commitment to medical center foundation
The Home State Bank Foundation recently committed $30,000 over the next three years to the Greene County Medical Center Foundation, reinforcing its longstanding commitment to strengthening healthcare in Greene County. As a community bank with deep roots in Greene County, Home State Bank believes investing in quality local healthcare is an investment in the entire community. This commitment reflects the…
Read MoreAnnual school supply drive helps students start the school year ready to learn
Jefferson Telecom was happy to serve as a drop-off location for the annual school supply drive. Thanks to generous community donations, 150 local students will receive school supplies to help them start the school year off right. Pictured are Lindy Lehman of Jefferson Telecom (left) and Teresa Lansman of New Opportunities. “Thank you to everyone who donated and helped support…
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