Cindy Mason, 67, of Jefferson. Services Saturday, July 18, at 10:30 am at Gospel Open Bible Church, Jefferson. Visitation: one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment: Scranton Township Cemetery. Survivors: daughter Lorelle (J.B.) Hinote of Jefferson; sister Tammy (David) Schuett of Grand Island, IL; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; other relatives; and friends. Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home, Jefferson, 515-386-2171.…
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Darrel Stephan, 1945 – 2026
Darrel Frederick Stephan, 81, of Jefferson, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born on July 3, 1945, in Jefferson, he was the son of the late Willam (Bill) and Zeffie (Bruger) Stephan. After graduating from Jefferson High School, Darrel entered the U.S. Air Force in October 1964 and was stationed at McChord AFB, Tacoma, WA,…
Read MoreBrandon Mitchell, 1992 – 2026
Brandon Michael Mitchell, 34, of Jefferson, passed away on July 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Brandon was born March 14, 1992, in Jefferson, the son of Jim Mitchell and Cinthia (Worthington) Mitchell. Brandon attended Jefferson-Scranton High School. Brandon especially loved camping, fishing, and working on cars. His most cherished hobby was spending time with family. The spot to…
Read MoreRegulating e-bikes/scooters, renewal of LOST on Jeff council’s July 14 agenda
The Jefferson city council will hold a public hearing on adding a city ordinance dealing with e-bikes at its regular meeting July 14. Residents have expressed concern about the safety of e-bike and e-scooter riders at recent meetings. The matter was referred to the council’s police committee, resulting in the proposed ordinance. The ordinance would establish regulations for the safe…
Read MoreWalker named to 4-H Hall of Fame
Eldo Walker has made a lasting impact on the Greene County 4-H program, especially through his dedication to the sheep project. His involvement began when his sons joined 4-H, growing into a lifelong commitment to supporting youth and strengthening the program. Eldo has been deeply involved with the Greene County Lamb Producers for many years, serving as both a board…
Read MoreCitywide garage sale Friday, Saturday
Garage sales will be held across Jefferson Saturday, with several households getting a jump on Sale Day with Friday hours as well. Motorists are reminded to drive with caution and watch for motorists backing from driveways or pulling away from curbs.
Read MoreKaliyah Minnihan is 2026 Greene County Fair queen
Kaliyah Minnihan, who will be a senior at Paton-Churdan in the fall, was crowned Greene County Fair queen Wednesday evening at the Greene County Fair. She will represent Greene County in the Iowa State Fair queen contest next month. Minnihan is a four-sport athlete and is involved in FFA, FCA, 4-H, 4-H Young Leaders, the P-C student council and the…
Read MoreLetter to the editor: Summer travel with Mme Carlson
To the editor, As summer travel reaches its peak, a truly remarkable Greene County educator has just returned from leading yet another student trip to France. I want to take a moment to publicly recognize and thank Madame Carlson for her tireless dedication to opening the world to hundreds of students. I was fortunate enough to be one of those…
Read MoreYard of the Month honors to Donna, Cliff Smith
Continuous color from spring to fall distinguishes the flower garden of Donna and Cliff Smith, homeowners of the Jefferson Garden Club’s July yard of the month selection. Since 2009, when the Smiths built the home at 206 Briarwood Bend in Jefferson, Donna has made perennial flower selections that would bloom in succession throughout the spring, summer and fall. As perennials,…
Read MoreAfter the Fourth
~by Colleen O’Brien The Fourth of July this year was perfect nostalgia – a late afternoon potluck in the country, friends and friendly people I’d not met before, interesting and fun conversations, happy children running around, fab food – a Chicago original chip dip of garlic and spinach, 20 pounds of smoked pork, mac and cheese [I think at least…
Read MoreCancer by the numbers: Greene County
Iowa has one of the fastest-growing cancer incidence rates in the nation, making local conversations about prevention, screening and treatment more important than ever. On Monday, July 27, Greene County residents will have the opportunity to learn what the latest cancer data reveals about our communities during the Cancer in Iowa: 99 Counties Project. This is a collaborative effort from…
Read More144 CHI awards $17K in grants to homeowners
Eighteen homeowners in Rippey, Paton and Grand Junction were recently awarded matching grants for exterior improvements by the 144 Corridor Housing Initiative (CHI 144). A total of $16,826 in grant awards were made for a wide range of improvements, including new roofing and gutters, tree removal, landscaping, and new decks, doors and windows, The awards were made by a review…
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