More than 80 persons heard plans and saw conceptual drawings of plans for a proposed $5 million expansion of the Jefferson public library at a joint meeting of the Jefferson public library board of trustees and the Jefferson city council. Studio Melee of West Des Moines was hired to design the project. Architects Curtis Ehler and Chris Wernimont, and industrial…
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Forces Under 40, ABC Award to be presented at Sunday afternoon event
The 2026 Forces Under 40 recipient is Shelby Wiggins, recognized for her ongoing involvement and leadership across a wide range of community initiatives. A Jefferson native, Shelby grew up in the community and attended Greene County schools, and now works in the loan department at Home State Bank as the loan accounting specialist. She also serves on the Jefferson Matters Events Team, helping plan and support community events throughout the year. Shelby…
Read MoreTree committee set to plant trees April 24
Jefferson again named a Tree City USA city It’s spring, and the Jefferson tree committee will again plant trees in Jefferson. This year’s planting takes place on Arbor Day, April 24. The committee will plant more than 100 trees with the help of Greene County eighth grade science students and instructor Dalton Faber. Peoples Bank in Jefferson is donating water…
Read MorePlanting off to slow start
Corn planting in Iowa reached 1 percent complete for the week ending April 12, 2026, which is 1 percentage point behind last year, when 2 percent of the crop had been planted. No soybean planting has been reported, which is 1 percentage point behind 2025, when 1 percent of the crop had been planted. There were 2.6 days suitable for fieldwork during the week…
Read MorePope Leo comes to our aid, to the world’s aid
~a column by Colleen O’Brien “Iran is doing a very poor job, dishonorable some would say, of allowing oil to go through the Strait of Hormuz.” [BBC Apr 10, 2026] Trump, the poster boy of dishonor, mumbles this to his bedtime companion, Truth Social, who promptly sends it out to the world, which does not want it. I discount him…
Read MoreApplications open for 144 CHI grants
The 144 Corridor Housing Initiative (CHI) is now accepting applications for exterior home improvement grants for homeowners in the four communities that comprise the 144 Corridor—Paton, Dana, Grand Junction and Rippey. Applications are available at Rolling Hills Bank in Rippey, Community State Bank in Paton and Peoples Bank in Grand Junction. Applications are also available at the libraries in Paton,…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending April 10
In Greene County district court Jay Dolliver Orsack, 58, of Churdan was sentenced April 10 to 15 years in prison, with credit for time served, after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of criminal mischief- second degree, habitual offender. The prison term is concurrent to terms in two other Greene County felony cases. (Sentencing: Honorable Joseph B.…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending April 10
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment for a $105 fine with a $15.75 surcharge was entered April 8 against Alex Gordon Treft of Grand Junction on a charge of disorderly conduct- fighting/violent behavior. Court costs were $60. A judgment was entered April 8 against Michael Brenn Prevost of Paton on a charge of disorderly conduct- loud/raucous noise. He was…
Read MoreProperty taxes
April 10, 2026 Property taxes are a very complex issue. When you talk to 10 different legislators about how best to change the system, you will likely get 10 different responses. This week, however, the Senate accomplished something monumental by coming together to pass a substantial bill that casts a vision for the future. The bill passed 41-4 and now…
Read MoreSchultz to present George Gallup program April 12 at Grand Junction library
The Grand Junction Public Library will feature a program about Dr. George Gallup and the Gallup House in Jefferson on Sunday, April 12, at 2 pm in the Max F. Wetrich Community Room. Carol Schultz of Jefferson will present the program. Schultz is a George Gallup researcher and tour director of the Gallup House at 703 S. Chestnut St in…
Read MoreMedical center marking National Volunteer Month
April is National Volunteer Month and Greene County Medical Center Auxiliary members were recently recognized for their commitment to local care. Since being founded 64 years ago, the Auxiliary has raised more than $600,000 for the medical center to be used in support of equipment purchases, programs, scholarships and for the benefit of patients, community members and staff alike. The…
Read MoreFuneral notices
Kevin Wittry, 63, of Jefferson. Services: Friday, May 1, at 10:30 am at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home, Jefferson, 515-386-Vistation: Thursday from 5 to 7 pm at the funeral home. Survivors: wife Gail; children Marie, Jessica and Jacob; mother Marri Wittry; siblings Barb (Mark) Hoffman, Dave (Mary) Wittry, Keith (Karen) Wittry and Kris (Dan) Eastman; in-laws Michael (Kathy) Pearson, Jennifer Clubine and…
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