The Greene County Iowa Genealogy Society will meet Saturday, Sept. 6, at 10 am. Deborah Kucerak will lead the program, “Are We All Related?”. Our meeting room in the basement of the Jefferson public library, is handicapped accessible. Our reference library is open to public on Wednesday afternoons 1 – 3 and Saturday mornings 9 – 11. It is always…
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Iowa’s rabbit, squirrel season opens Aug. 30
The good news for Iowa’s cottontail rabbit hunters is that Iowa’s rabbit population is the highest in more than a decade, with the vast majority of Iowa considered to have good to excellent populations. The better news for hunters is Iowa’s cottontail rabbit season begins Aug. 30 statewide. “It should be a really good year for rabbit hunting not only…
Read MoreIowa’s mourning dove season opens Sept. 1
Iowa’s mourning dove season begins Sept. 1, and with the mild weather in the forecast and a later teal season, state wildlife experts are predicting a busy opening day. “Anytime the opening day falls on a holiday weekend, we see higher participation, and with the weather forecast and teal not opening until Sept. 6, we expect a lot of hunters…
Read MoreContract awarded for courthouse HVAC project
Graphite Construction Group of Des Moines was selected to install a new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system at the 108-year-old county courthouse. The county supervisors at their Aug. 25 meeting approved Graphite Construction’s low bid of $2,984,000 for the project. Graphite submitted a base bid of $2,624,00 and a bid alternate for roof replacement of $615,000. Four companies submitted…
Read MorePickleball tournament to raise funds for scholarships
Pickleball enthusiasts, prepare your paddles! The second “Pickleball for a Purpose” tournament is set for Saturday, Sept. 13, at 9 am at the pickleball courts and tennis courts at Russell Park. The tournament is open to men and women. Proceeds from the entry fee of $20 per team go to help support local scholarships offered by P.E.O. Chapter CZ. In…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Aug. 15
In Greene County district court Alicia Anne Marie Offelt, 38, of Van Meter was sentenced Aug. 14 to one year in jail after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of assault on person in certain occupation. All but 10 days of the jail term was suspended. She was fined $855 with a $128.25 surcharge; both were suspended.…
Read MoreYard of the Month belongs to Sue, Jeff Durlam
With the creative eye of an artist, Sue Durlam has used planters and containers overflowing with colorful blooms to intersperse with foundation plantings and perennials to delight the eye throughout the yard. At Sue and Jeff’s home at 300 E. Harrison St, her vignettes of bright petunias, richly hued coleus and other colorful plants blend artfully with tall trellises of…
Read MoreMedical center auxiliary salad luncheon is Sept. 23
Tickets available now The Greene County Medical Center Auxiliary salad luncheon is slated for Tuesday, Sept. 23, from 11 am to 1 pm at the Jefferson Elks lodge. Guests will enjoy a selection of fresh, homemade salads, with both dine-in and take-out options available. “The event was a big hit again last year,” said luncheon co-chair and Auxiliary president Joyce…
Read MoreOld time radio show at Spring Lake Saturday
The bygone days of radio theatre will return to Spring Lake Park lakeside shelter this Saturday, Aug. 30, at 5 pm when the Community Players of Greene County present the CPGC Radio Hour. The program will feature episodes of “Fibber McGee & Molly,” “Superman,” The Bickersons,” “Father Knows Best,” and the classic “Who’s On First.” Chad Stevens, Alexis Stevens, Darren…
Read MoreGarms Family to perform in Jefferson Sept. 10
The Greene County Clergy Association invites area residents to Church Night with the Garms Family Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 6:30 pm at Abundant Life Ministries, 1308 W. Lincoln Way, Jefferson. The Garms Family – David and Kris and their children Ben, Taylor, Leesha, Sam, Jayme and Caleb – have been singing together since 2008. “People attend the Garms Family concerts…
Read MoreFriends of the Library used book sale opens Sept. 12
The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library will host its 33rd annual fall used book sale, from Friday, Sept. 12, through Saturday, Sept. 20, in the library basement. Friday is a Friends-Only preview sale. Memberships may be purchased now at the library or at the door. There is no set charge for a membership, but patrons are invited to make…
Read MoreSoybeans, corn doing well
Iowa had 5.6 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending August 24, 2025, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. The week started with warm temperatures but closed with much cooler weekend weather. Field activities included harvesting oats and hay. Reports noted increasing levels of disease in field crops. Topsoil moisture condition statewide rated 1 percent very short,…
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