Greene County Schools superintendent Brett Abbotts is asking the public for information regarding vandalism and theft that occurred at the Linduska Field press box earlier this summer. Abbotts provided information Monday afternoon that “significant damage” had been done to the press box during a theft July 29 at approximately 3:50 am. According to Abbotts’ information, a number of critical components…
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Public hearing set on Linduska Field restroom facility
The Greene County Community Schools board at its Aug. 12 meeting set the Sept. 9 regular meeting as the time for a public hearing on bids for the new restroom building at Linduska Field. Information is being sent to potential bidders on the project. After the public hearing, the board will approve bid specifications, form of contract, and the proposed…
Read MoreDenison woman killed in two-car crash in western Greene County
A driver was killed in a two- car collision on Hwy 30 at 210th St diagonal near the Greene/Carroll County line Saturday. The accident occurred at 12:55 pm. According to information from the Iowa State Patrol, Marcia Lucile Bachmann, 75, of Denison was eastbound on Hwy 30 driving a 2018 Toyota Prius. Frizabel Anwiu Waki, 27, of Lincoln, NE, was…
Read MoreGJ solar project is back on track
Watch for open house a new jail Aug. 28-29 The new jail is nearing completion. Sheriff Jack Williams reported at the Aug. 17 board of supervisors meeting that the state inspection is slated for Aug. 24. A public open house will be held the weekend of Aug. 28-29, and inmates will be moved in Aug. 30. The supervisors also heard…
Read MoreJeff council sets public hearing on easements for solar panels, approves year-end transfers
The Jefferson city council at its Aug. 11 meeting set Aug. 25 as the date of a public hearing on granting a pair of easements to Red Lion Renewables for solar installations. One will be a canopy installation on the property just south of Jefferson Telecom that the city purchased recently from Alliant Energy. The other will be north of…
Read MoreGround broken on Jefferson McDonald’s restaurant
A McDonald’s restaurant will open Dec. 7 in Jefferson if construction goes as planned. Ground was broken Aug. 10 in the 400 block of N. Elm St, at the former site of Hastings Funeral Home. Franchise owner is John Jo (pictured, right), doing business as Jo Industries. The Jefferson location is Jo’s 11th in Iowa, with other McDonald’s located in…
Read MoreDonald M. Badger, 1942 – 2026
Donald M. Badger, 83, of Bagley, Iowa, passed away August 12, 2026. Don was born September 28, 1942, to Clair Marvin and Launa B. (Miller) Badger. He grew up in the Bayard area and graduated from Bayard High School. He continued his education at Northwest Missouri State in Maryville, Missouri, where he earned his college degree. On May 3, 1963,…
Read MoreSummerfest 50107 receives Community Grant from Alliant Energy
In its second Community Grant cycle of the year, Alliant Energy and the Alliant Energy Foundation awarded $708,599 to various causes and nonprofits across Iowa and Wisconsin. All Community Grant recipients seek to make an impact in Alliant Energy’s four focus areas: Community safety and engagement, environmental stewardship, workforce readiness and hunger and housing. Community safety and engagement: Improvements for emergency services and over $130,000 in grants covered 40 communities in first responder organizations including police, fire and EMS departments. This support assisted with the purchase or upgrades of vital equipment. Grants will also support projects and events that foster community connections, including fairs, playground enhancements and other…
Read MoreAll aboard for Greene County’s railroad history
In days gone by, Greene County residents could take a train almost any where. And they could ship their cattle and crops to markets throughout the Midwest. Today, to paraphrase Elton John’s 2001 song, “The Train Don’t Stop Here Anymore” for passengers. Row crops still get a ride. Retired Jefferson city administrator Mike Palmer will present a program about Greene County’s…
Read MoreSecond volume of Veterans’ Stories underway
“Veterans’ Stories: Greene County, Iowa” is a compilation of oral histories of 59 veterans with ties to Greene County. The book features men and women across a wide age span. The oldest veterans served in the 1950s, while two are still serving today. Work on Volume 2 is underway, with 25 veterans interviewed so far by Hamilton. Veterans may answer…
Read MoreEnticing marginalia
~a column by Colleen O’Brien I receive many texts and emails that have to do with ageing. Sometimes I read them. It is apparent the advertising world has my number; they know more about me than I do. The volume of cajoling hints on daily exercise, ordering wonder drugs, practicing gratitude and seeking help from Dr. Oz-like ageing men is…
Read MoreView from my window: Avoiding the broad brush
Augst 9, 2026 Last week Congressional House Representative Zach Nunn visited Greene County. While here he toured a manufacturing site and viewed the renovated school that will soon house residents at the Jeffersonian. All good things. That evening, he was hosted along with other Republican public servants at the Courtyard. Constituents should interact with their government representatives. Again, all good.…
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