The Annual Friends of the Jefferson Public Library used book sale will begin Friday, Sept. 20, at 1 pm Friday, in the library basement. Friday is open for Friends members only. Memberships may be purchased now at the library or at the door for a cost of $5 for individuals and $10 for families. Beginning Saturday the sale is open…
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Scranton comes together for community center roof fundraiser
The Scranton community, along with others joining from around Greene County, came together last Saturday evening for a night full of good food, fun games and great prizes in effort to raise money for the community center gym roof. The Greene County Producers (beef, pork and lamb) provided the meat for the meal, with sides from Lidderdale Country Store. Ice…
Read MoreCorn, soybeans both behind in maturity
Iowa experienced cooler temperatures and dry conditions across most of the state. These conditions allowed Iowa farmers 6.4 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Sept. 8, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included cutting hay and chopping corn silage. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 3 percent very short, 29 percent short, 67…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Sept. 6
In Greene County district court Jason Dean Smits, 42, of Jefferson was sentenced Sept. 4 to 28 days in jail with credit for time served after he changed his play to guilty to a charge of possession of methamphetamine. He must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any recommended treatment at his own expense. He was fined $430 with…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Sept. 6
In Greene County magistrate court judgments were entered against Chad Lee Ferguson of Jefferson on a charge of disorderly conduct. He was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. He was sentenced to 15 days in jail. He was also fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge on a charge of public intoxication. He was sentenced to 15 days in jail, concurrent…
Read MoreSpecial two-day sale to precede annual Friends of the Library used book sale
Thanks to some recent, and very generous donations, the Friends of the Jefferson Public Library are having a special sale of children’s books and scrapbooking supplies prior to their annual fall book sale. The sale will be held Friday, Sept. 13, from 1 to 5:30 pm and Saturday, Sept. 14, from 9 am to 1 pm in the library…
Read MoreRam runners claim three medals at WCV meet
The Ram cross country teams had three medalists at the Wildcat Classic hosted by West Central Valley Sept. 5. The two male medalists, Noah Hinote in third place and Brady Carstensen in eight place, helped the Rams to a second place team finish. Rylee Mowrer finished 14th in the girls race, but the team didn’t have enough runners for a…
Read MoreVelma Martin, 1934 – 2024
A graveside service for Velma Martin, 90, of Jefferson, will be held September 10 at Jefferson Municipal Cemetery. The Rev. Heather Dorr of First United Methodist Church in Jefferson will officiate. Velma M. Martin, a cherished mother, grandmother, partner, and friend, passed away peacefully September 6, 2024, at the Eastern Star Masonic Home in Boone. Velma was born May 29,…
Read MoreMedical center urges all to LEARN suicide prevention skills
September is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. This is a time to remember those who have lost their lives, to offer support and acknowledgement to those who have attempted or thought of suicide and those whose lives have been impacted. It is also a time to educate ourselves. “It is likely suicide will touch many of our lives,” said…
Read MoreRowan Dale Wilson, July 1 – Sept. 3, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we, Nolan and Allie Wilson, announce the passing of our precious baby boy, Rowan Dale Wilson, who left this world far too soon on September 3, 2024. Born on July 1, 2024, Rowan was a light in our lives, filling each day with love, joy, and hope. Though his time with us was brief,…
Read MoreDonna Pope, 1936- 2024
Donna Joan Pope, 88, of Jefferson passed away Friday, September 6, 2024, with her loving husband of 69 years by her side. She was born June 1, 1936, in Osceola, to Howard and Gertrude (McNichols) Githens. Joan graduated from Des Moines Technical High School in 1954. She married Russell Harold Pope on February 12, 1955. Joan received her bachelor’s degree from…
Read MoreSupervisors pass resolution objecting to Summit Carbon Solutions’ Phase 2 pipeline
Board chair calls for vote twice before resolution is approved unanimously ~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The safety of the proposed Summit Carbon Pipeline was again discussed at the regular meeting of the Greene County board of supervisors on Sept. 3. Chair John Muir said he and supervisor Dan Benitz had attended the public informational meeting Aug. 28 with representatives…
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