It is not unusual for us to look back at holidays past with fond memories of gathering with friends and family. However, this can be a bittersweet time of year for those who have lost a loved one. The Greene County Medical Center Foundation invites everyone to come together in honor and remembrance of those individuals. “One of the most…
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Celebrate the holidays with Historical Society
The Greene County Historical Society will hold its annual holiday lunch at noon on Friday, Dec. 1, at the Greenewood Center, 401 W. Greenewood Rd., in Jefferson. During lunch, Greene County High School’s saxaphone quartet, led by the school’s band director Wes Anderson, will perform. After lunch, Jefferson musician Sheilah Pound will lead the group in carol singing. And then society president…
Read MoreGeneral assistance, use of LOSST funds discussed at supervisors’ meeting
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline County attorney Thomas Laehn and general assistance coordinator Michael Bierl presented a revised general assistance policy to the Greene County board of supervisors at the regular meeting on Nov. 20. Laehn explained the awarding of general assistance to poor and needy persons in Greene County is then considered a property right and the 14th amendment…
Read MoreGrCo kindergarten, first grade music classes to perform Dec. 5
Kindergartners will perform “Cock-A-Doodle Dandy” by Donna Ambrosia, arranged by Lori Weidemann, Tuesday, Dec. 5, at the Greene County High School auditorium. Students should arrive at the high school band room by 5:45, with the program at 6:15. First graders will take the stage at 7:15 to perform “Flakes! the Musical” by John Jacobson and John Higgins. They should arrive…
Read MoreFamily Feud returns to Jefferson Dec. 2
The Bell Tower Festival fundraising committee will host a Family Feud event Saturday, Dec. 2, at 6 pm at History Boy Theater. The event will feature teams of family, friends, and coworkers competing in a live game of Family Feud, complete with all the classic “Survey Says” questions and crazy antics that make the show so cherished by all. The…
Read MoreGenealogy Society to meet Dec. 2
The Greene County Iowa Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, Dec. 2. Problems and solutions will be on the agenda. Members discuss some favorite, and some new found tips for genealogical searching. Also, they’ll see if there are suggestions for others’ “brick walls”. The meet will begin at 10 am in the Jefferson public library basement meeting room. It is handicapped…
Read MoreWinter Festival in Jefferson Dec. 1-2
Jefferson is gearing up for the fourth annual Winter Festival: Celebration of Trees at the Elks Lodge Friday, Dec. 1, from 4 to 7 pm, and Saturday, Dec. 2, from 10 am to 4 pm. The festivities will include uniquely decorated trees, treats and hot chocolate, tractor hay rides, kids’ activities, the famous I Spy game and prizes, and Santa…
Read MoreAll Strings Attached at St Patrick Dec. 3
All Strings Attached of Carroll will perform Sunday, Dec. 3, at St Patrick historic church, 449 E Ave, west of Churdan. Doors will open at 2 pm, with the concert at 3 pm. The historic church will be decorated for the holiday season. All are welcome.
Read MoreScranton council nixes chickens in town
Scranton residents who were considering raising chickens will have to move elsewhere after the city council unanimously denied the request to allow the fowl in town. The decision was announced during the council meeting on Nov. 14. The bulk of the meeting consisted of reports from the library, public works and Community Center. The library has gold discs and score…
Read MoreJefferson Wants You incentive grants to pair of Jefferson women
A pair of remote workers in Greene County have been awarded Jefferson Wants You Incentive grants for a one year membership at Gravitate Coworking in downtown Jefferson. Ashley Gress is a new resident to Jefferson with her husband Ashly Elliott. She works for tutor.com, so tutoring students online at a variety of hours in a quiet space with great internet…
Read MoreWest central Iowa is drier than state average
Another dry and warmer than normal week statewide led to 6.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending November 19, 2023, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork included harvesting corn, completing fall tillage, applying fall fertilizer, and hauling manure. Reports of tile work being done in fields were received this week. Topsoil moisture condition statewide rated…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – November 2023
Following are excerpts of daily activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Friday, Nov. 30: At 4:34 pm a deputy assisted the Jefferson PD with a reported fight near S. Wilson Ave and W. Harrison St. Wednesday, Nov. 29: At 7:23 am a deputy investigated a car-deer accident on 240th St near I Ave in Jackson Township. Alyssa Bergantzel,…
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