Greene County is at enhanced risk for severe weather Sunday evening from 8 pm through Monday at 9 am. Wind gusts of up to 75 mph are possible. The risk of severe weather in Greene County is also enhanced Monday May 18 after 6 pm. Storms are expected to begin in western Iowa and eastern Nebraska, pushing east throughout the…
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Medical center foundation, auxiliary present scholarships to pursue healthcare careers
From future nurses and lab professionals to students pursuing human services and biology degrees, 10 local students are taking the next step toward careers in healthcare with the help of the Greene County Medical Center Foundation and Auxiliary scholarship programs. “We are proud to support students who are choosing careers dedicated to caring for others,” said Foundation director, Nancy Houska.…
Read MoreSupervisors give final approval to Schoolboy Soldiers monument, take care of routine business
The Greene County supervisors at their May 11 meeting approved easements for Red Lion Solar to place solar installations at the secondary roads building in Jefferson, Spring Lake Park, and the new jail. That followed a public hearing attended by no one. The supervisors gave final approval for the verbiage on the Schoolboy Soldiers of Rippey monuments. One will be…
Read MoreDelores Finch, 1937 – 2026
Delores Darlene (Esdohr) Finch, the daughter of Romayne and Gladys (Kotas) Esdohr was born December 28, 1937, in Scranton. She graduated from Scranton Consolidated School in 1955. On April 6, 1956, Delores married Richard Dean Finch at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson. They became the parents of two sons, David and Dale. Delores worked for several years as a secretary at…
Read MoreJanice Strawn, 1936 – 2026
Funeral services will be held for Jan Strawn, 89, of Jefferson May 23 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home, Jefferson. Interment will be in the Greenbrier Township Cemetery, rural Jefferson, Greene County, IA. Janice Roberta (Watson) Strawn was born September 15, 1936, to Fred and R. Maxine (Bryan) Watson in Jefferson. Jan was raised in Bayard. In 1954, she graduated from Bayard Community…
Read MoreAnd one more part of our lives bites the dust
~ a column by Colleen O’Brien Into my new bank I go. A couple of people are standing, talking to computer screens. A smiling person on the screen talks to them. There are no tellers, and it’s not lunchtime. I wander over to a screen and look at it. What am I supposed to do? A 30-something guy walks…
Read MoreView from my window – Burning the socks
May 10, 2026 We recently attended a family wedding in Rock Point, MD. Rock Point is located about 60 miles north of Washington D.C. on Chesapeake Bay and near Annapolis. The groom’s family hosted the pre-wedding evening gathering at a marina in Rock Point. An announcement on the bulletin board indicated a BURNING OF THE SOCKS to be held the…
Read MoreThe Capitol Roundup
State Sen Jesse Green, May 12, 2026 Greetings from the Golden Dome! Session has finally come to an end. As I sit back to reflect on the wins and losses, I am full of gratitude for all that we were able to accomplish. For this week’s newsletter, I will focus on a few of the big wins that took a…
Read MoreJefferson receives statewide recognition at Main Street Iowa Development Awards
Jefferson was recognized for its continued downtown revitalization and community efforts at the 2026 Main Street Iowa Development Awards Thursday, May 7. Jefferson received two competitive project awards along with a leadership recognition, highlighting the partnerships and initiatives that continue to shape the downtown experience and support local businesses. The Centennial Building was awarded the prestigious “Building Rehabilitation” honor, recognizing…
Read MoreLong-time Iowa State marketing leader to retire in May
Carole Custer of Jefferson, who has served Iowa State University for nearly 40 years as a pioneering leader in marketing and communications, is retiring. Custer’s final day at Iowa State is May 15. Custer, director of marketing in University Marketing and Communications, was hired in 1987 by Iowa State President Gordon Eaton for a newly created position as assistant for marketing. At…
Read MoreLocal chiropractors team up to pay youth admission to Mahanay Bell Tower for 2026 season
The Bell Tower Community Foundation is happy to announce that for the 2026 season, all youth ages 18 and under will receive free admission to the top of the tower, thanks to the generous support of a dedicated group of local chiropractic professionals. This year’s youth sponsors are committed to ensuring that every child and teenager in the community and…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending May 8
In Greene County district court Derrick Charles Beckner, 41, of Crystal, MN, was granted a deferred judgment May 6 after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of possession of marijuana. He was placed on probation to Boone/Greene County Probation for one year, and he must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any recommended treatment. A judgment…
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