The Greene County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, Sept. 5, at 10 am in the Jefferson public library basement meeting room. Deb Kucerak will present a program on “Settlement of Australia.” The Society’s reference library is staffed every Saturday from 9 to 11 an and Wednesdays from 1 to 3 pm. It is open during library hours for members and…
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Adaza Thursday Club celebrates 100th anniversary
All are invited to attend The Adaza Thursday Club turned 100 years old and they are going to celebrate with an old fashioned potluck noon gathering at the Churdan Legion Hall right off Highway 4 in Churdan on Thursday, Sept. 3. Everyone, both men and women are welcome, whether you have ties to Adaza or the Adaza Thursday Club. Back…
Read MoreExtension offering 6-week program for family caregivers of adults or children with special health, behavioral needs
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering Powerful Tools for Caregivers, an evidence-based educational program that helps caregivers develop practical skills to reduce stress, improve communication, manage difficult emotions, and prioritize their own well-being while caring for others. This six-week program is designed for family caregivers of adults with chronic conditions and parents or caregivers of children with special…
Read MoreBauer attends Boys State at Camp Dodge
Raymond Bauer, a member of the Greene County Class of 2027, spent a week of his summer at the American Legion Boys State of Iowa at Camp Dodge in Johnston. He was sponsored by American Legion Post 11 of Jefferson. Boys State is a six-day immersive civics camp that provides hands-on experiences in the operation and fundamentals of government, the…
Read MoreYard of the Month award to Kolles on N. Wilson Ave
The love for a beautiful historic home brought Brian and Michelle Kolle to Jefferson from Kansas in 2017. The Jefferson Garden Club yard of the month for August 2026 is the result of their love for gardening at their home at 506 N. Wilson Ave. During the period of 1902-1905, the home was built for Gillam Toliver, a historic figure…
Read MoreCamp out storytime at Rippey public library
The Rippey public library hosted a special storytime event Aug. 12 – a camp out! Kids had a great time listening to crickets, playing in tents, eating ‘smores, and gazing at the stars… all indoors. The late-night storytime event happened inside the library. With a sound machine, a star projector, and some tents, the outdoors came inside. Attendees enjoyed two…
Read MoreDr Thomas Fagg retiring after 38 years caring for patients in Greene County
Come-and-go reception planned for July 31 – All are invited Nearly 40 years after choosing Greene County over bigger cities and bigger paychecks, Dr. Thomas Fagg still isn’t talking about himself. Instead, he is talking about the people. “I guess I hadn’t thought about what I will miss most when I retire, but I do want to say it has…
Read MoreA lifetime of trust and a provider going the extra mile
~provided by Greene County Medical Center “I was born in this hospital. I’ve lived here all my life.” For Todd Van Horn, Greene County Medical Center has been a part of his story from the very beginning. A lifelong Jefferson resident and retired farmer, Todd has spent decades relying on the care provided right here in Greene County. Over the…
Read MoreLocal FCCLA members attend national conference
The Greene County High School students Destiny Hofbauer, Taylor Ross and Poppy Wetrich attended the Family, Creer and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) national leadership conference in Washington, DC, July 6-10. Teacher and advisor Lisa Garnett accompanied them. In competitions held there, Ross earned a silver medal with her chapter service project display and Hofbauer received recognition for her early…
Read MoreYard of the Month honors to Donna, Cliff Smith
Continuous color from spring to fall distinguishes the flower garden of Donna and Cliff Smith, homeowners of the Jefferson Garden Club’s July yard of the month selection. Since 2009, when the Smiths built the home at 206 Briarwood Bend in Jefferson, Donna has made perennial flower selections that would bloom in succession throughout the spring, summer and fall. As perennials,…
Read MoreGreene County Dems tell plans for county fair
Greene County Democrats are excited to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our United States’ Declaration of Independence and the end of the rule of kings in our country. The Democrats will take the celebration to the Greene County Fair Friday, July 10, from 1 to 8 pm and Saturday, July 11, from 8 am to 6 pm. They’ll be located…
Read MoreNaig salutes farmers on country’s 250th birthday
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released June 29 by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. “As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday with community events, backyard barbecues and fireworks, we’re reminded that agriculture has always been central to our nation’s story. Our farmers have helped feed, fuel and sustain America since…
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