Three buildings in Jefferson possess historical significance that many residents, let alone visitors, never notice. A walking tour of the three buildings will conducted Tuesday, Oct. 27, starting at 10 am. Organized by the Greene County Historical Society, the trek begins at Jefferson Telecom, 105 W. Harrison St. Local residents pay their phone bills at Jefferson Telecom, many not knowing…
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Schoolboy Soldier monuments to be dedicated Friday
A pair of monuments to the Schoolboy Soldiers of Rippey will be dedicated Friday, Oct. 23. The first dedication is slated for noon on the south lawn of the Greene County courthouse in Jefferson. Greene County High School students in Civil War dress will gather at the historical museum at 11:30 am and march to the noon dedication ceremony. The…
Read MoreView from my window – Reflections of Sarah Turpin, mother of a schoolboy soldier of Rippey
The two, over 9 feet tall, the two obelisk monuments made from India black granite were released and shipped through the Strait of Hormuz to South Dakota. The names of the soldiers and teachers were inscribed there, and they have been shipped to Jefferson Monument Works for installation. They will be placed and dedicated this coming week at the Greene…
Read MorePest control operators CIC slated for Dec. 9
Preregister before Dec. 2 for fall commercial pesticide applicator course Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County office will host a Pest Control Operators Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2026. The program, provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP), is available at office locations across Iowa. The…
Read MoreKiwanis awards grants, plans pancake breakfast
The Kiwanis Club of Jefferson has had a busy fall supporting local organizations, investing in children’s literacy programs and preparing for its 53rd annual pancake breakfast. The club recently contributed $3,600 to three community programs and welcomed new leadership for the coming year. On Sept. 16, Kiwanis presented a $2,100 donation to Caring Hearts of West Central Iowa to support…
Read MoreHarvest continues behind average year
There were 4.6 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Oct. 18, according to the US Department of Agricultural National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture condition rated 3 percent short, 73 percent adequate, and 24 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture condition rated 5 percent short, 74 percent adequate, and 21 percent surplus. Ninety-eight percent of corn has reached maturity, which…
Read MoreDream on
~by Colleen O’Brien Things I wished for this morning during that Alpha period (commonly produced when first awake and transitioning from deep theta-wave sleep through an alpha-dominant state), coming out of a happy dream and not quite on this planet yet: That all the cooks and waiters walk off the job at the White House right before the Xi Jin…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Oct. 16
In Greene County district court Anthony Ray Owens, 46, of Guthrie Center changed his plea to guilty and was sentenced Oct. 11 to five years in prison on each of two counts of burglary- third degree- habitual offender. He was sentenced to two years in prison on a charge of theft- third degree, and one year in prison on a…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Oct. 16
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment for a $105 fine with a $15.75 surcharge was entered against Jaxon Andrew Meyer of Rockwell City on a charge of consumption of alcohol in a public place by a minor. Court costs were $60. Cases were initiated in magistrate court as follows: Alyssa Lynn Bergantzel of Scranton, accessory after the fact; and…
Read MoreSheriff’s report
Following are excerpts of daily activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Tuesday, Oct. 20: At 8:58 am a deputy investigated a theft in Grand Junction. Monday, Oct. 19: At 6:53 am a deputy investigated a car-deer accident on Hwy 4 near 210th St north of Jefferson. Krystal Dzuris of Jefferson struck a deer with a 2015 Jeep Wrangler,…
Read MoreInfo meeting on LOSST renewal for city of Jefferson
The city of Jefferson is hosting a public information meeting about the referendum on the Nov. 3 ballot regarding the local options sales and services tax (LOSST). Information about how LOSST funds are used will be shared and there will be time for questions and answers. The meeting will be held at Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 5:30 pm at the…
Read MoreJeff council purchases house as early step in library expansion project
The Jefferson city council at its Oct. 13 meeting took a step towards the upcoming expansion project of the public library. The council approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the library board of trustees and the Jefferson Public Library Foundation regarding the acquisition of a house at 203 W. State St, the only non-commercial building on the block on…
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