Services for Dorothy Potthoff, 91, of Jefferson, were held November 6, 2023 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home, Jefferson. The Rev. Linden Wendzel officiated. Interment was in the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery. Dorothy Ellen Meyer Potthoff was born February 16, 1932, in Cairo, NE. She was the daughter of Willie and Iva (Burton) Meyer. Dorothy was raised in Jefferson. She received her associate of arts degree…
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Local veterans on recent Honor Flights
Greene County Veterans were a part of two Brushy Creek Area Honor Flights out of Fort Dodge on May 23 and Sept. 13. The veterans arrived in Washington DC and were then bused to many sites including the WWII, Korean War, and the Vietnam Memorials, as well as the Lincoln Memorial, Air Force Memorial, Marine Corps Memorial, and the Changing…
Read MoreEkphrasis to connect poetry, art, Nov. 19 at History Boy Theatre
The Tower View Team of Jefferson Matters: Main Street is hosting its third annual Ekphrasis program Sunday, Nov. 19, at 2 pm at History Boy Theatre. A group of 10 local poets are preparing original poems inspired by the works of 10 local artists. Poets and artists will be at the event reading or sharing their work. Special guest is…
Read MoreJefferson Wants You incentive grant to Midwest Missions
Midwest Mission, a non-profit with a facility at 219 N. Chestnut St, (formerly Aureon and Fareway) was recently awarded a $5,000 Jefferson Wants You incentive grant. new branch location of an established Midwest Missions is an established non-profit organization with its base in Illinois. Midwest Mission provides relief supplies “around the world and around the corner”. Its primary focus areas…
Read MoreNew Athletic Hall of Fame inductees announced
The activities department at Greene County High School is pleased to announce the third class to be inducted into the Greene County Athletic Hall of Fame. The Class of 2024 includes David Hagedorn, 1979 graduate, wrestling; Nancy Nguyen, 1996 graduate, softball; Dustin Fouch, 2002 East Greene graduate, football; Isaac Gannon, 2002 East Greene graduate, football; and Megan Durbin, 2018 graduate,…
Read MoreJeremy Brewer honored by Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library honored Jeremy Brewer as the library’s “Friend of the Year” for 2023. Jeremy received a certificate and thank you gift at a surprise reception held in his honor Oct. 30 at the library. Most years since 1997, the Friends of the Library have honored an outstanding library volunteer. This year’s recipient was honored…
Read MoreSupervisors debate GCDC’s Kading housing project
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline At the regular meeting on Nov. 6, the Greene County board of supervisors heard an update on the controversial Kading Housing project from Scott Weber representing Greene County Development Corporation. Weber spoke about questions brought up by the public and the supervisors over recent weeks at various forums. GCDC has been in support of the…
Read MoreRam girls basketball looking for improvement
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County girls basketball team is looking forward to a fresh start this season, with coach Tori Ogden excited to see what the season will bring. This will be Ogden’s eighth year coaching, her third year at Greene County and as a varsity head coach. To the court, eight of 10 possible…
Read MoreRams rack up district awards
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal Greene County football players received All-District placings, with five players on first team, four on second and two honorable mention. First team honorees are: Jack Hansen, wide receiver; Gabe Ebersole, offensive utility; Kamden Kinne, offensive line; Nathan Behne, kicker; Michael Rumley, defensive line. On second team all-district are: Camden Strennen, running back; Nick…
Read MoreState Cemetery Association has grant funds for cemetery preservation
Iowa has almost 5,000 cemeteries. Some are large, active, and well-visited. Others are found in the backs of cornfields, in pastures, or at the end of dead-end roads and haven’t had a burial in 100 years. The State Association for the Preservation of Iowa Cemeteries (SAPIC) seeks to preserve cemeteries in the state of Iowa, large and small, by awarding…
Read MoreEver Greene Ridge salutes six resident veterans
A special reception was held Oct. 24 at Greene County Medical Center Foundation’s senior independent living community. All but one of the six veteran honorees who live at Ever Greene Ridge were on hand for the presentation of a specially designed metal American flag—crafted and donated by Shane Olson with Olson Iron Works and painted by Bobby Egeland. Director of…
Read MoreView from My Window – Celebrating Veterans Day 2023
As a nation we will be celebrating Veterans Day this Saturday, November 11. Give pause that day and reflect on those who have served in the military. While I cannot say I come from a military family, I support those in the military. My father was given a deferment during WWII because he was a farmer. My husband was drafted…
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