Includes moving story of John Hayes, aka Billy Bouncer Bill Sorenson, founder of American Athletic Inc, was on a mission when he spoke to about 100 persons Sunday afternoon at the Greene County Historical Museum. “I came out here to thank all of you because this is not a one-man operation. I’m sure you all know that,” he said early…
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Dispatchers – the county’s multi-taskers
~by Ellie Wilke “911, what is your emergency?” If the caller is ringing in from somewhere in Greene County, odds are that is Mindy Durlam on the other end, putting her all into making sure the individual is safe. Since 2004, the dispatcher has helped hundreds of thousands out of sticky situations. Durlam operates a station with more than ten…
Read MoreFree Cinemax preview this weekend
Jefferson Telecom cable TV customers will have access to a free preview of Cinemax Aug. 8-11. Customers with a digital cable box, subscribed to either expanded basic or expanded basic, plus Jefferson Telecom cable TV customers will have access to the free preview. The channels that will be provided for free are Cinemax channels 324-329. Also included in high definition…
Read MoreFull Moon Ride this Sunday evening
The Cyclists of Greene will have a Full Moon Ride Sunday, Aug. 10, at 7:15 pm. The rides are scheduled to catch twilight outbound from Jefferson and return by the light of a full moon. All COG bicycle rides originate at the Milwaukee depot on E. Lincoln Way in Jefferson, the trailhead of the Raccoon River Valley Trail. The Full Moon…
Read MoreBagley fire department fundraiser Saturday
The Bagley fire department will host a “Night of Fire” Saturday, Aug. 9, on Main St in Bagley. The “night” begins with registration for a motorcycle poker run at 10 am. Kickstands go up at 11. Collision Concepts is sponsoring a car show from 1 to 4 pm, with free registration starting at 12 noon. There will be a $200…
Read MoreOld Settlers Day Saturday in Farnhamville
The annual Old Settlers Day Aug. 9 in Farnhamville offers entertainment for the entire family. The day starts at 8 am with a fun run/walk and a slow pitch softball tournament. The parade will step off at 10:30 am, followed by lunch in the park from 11 am to 1 pm and a car show. Kids’ games, including water games…
Read MoreElementary students invited to Rocket into Reading
All Greene County students who will be in first, second or third grade when school starts are invited to “Rocket into Reading” next Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 12-13, from 9:30 to 11:30 am at the elementary school in Jefferson. Rocket into Reading is open to all elementary students regardless of their reading placement. Staff is planning fun activities that will…
Read MoreCooler, drier July than normal in Jefferson
July in Greene County was cooler and just a bit drier than normal according to volunteer weather observer John Beltz. Beltz reported a high temperature for the month of 89 degrees on just one day, July 7. The high temperature was 80 degrees or warmer on 10 days of the month. On three days, the high temperature was only 70…
Read MoreA ‘tip of the hat’ to Cooper school alums
~by Dr Mary Anderson Richards It was a “tip of the hat” to the alumnae of the Franklin Township Consolidated School in Cooper on Saturday, June 28, at the St Joseph Parish Center in Jefferson. Alumnae gathered with their school friends at 4 pm with Beatrice Schilling Freeman assisting with the name tags and Drs Mary Anderson and Larry Richards greeting…
Read MoreSpecial programs to honor veterans at 2014 Iowa State Fair
DES MOINES – The Iowa State Fair will honor active and retired military with special Veterans’ Day programming and discounts throughout the day Monday, Aug. 11. “Nothing Compares” to the Iowa State Fair, August 7-17. Veterans will be honored with discounted gate admission on Veterans’ Day, Aug. 11. With a military ID, retired and active members of the armed forces…
Read MoreAuxiliary’s “Sweet Memories” quilt ready to be raffled
The Greene County Medical Center auxiliary has selected “Sweet Memories” this year for its annual quilt raffle. Hand-pieced in reds, pinks and greens, “Sweet Memories” was embroidered by Joyce Raver, hand-quilted by Heartfelt Quilters of Scranton and bound by Joyce Clark. It measures approximately 90 x 90 inches.
Read MoreRegister now for JPRD’s U8-U14 soccer
Deadline Aug. 15; forms available here The Jefferson park and recreation department is gearing up for the fall soccer season for players under 8 through under 14 Registration forms are now available at the Greene County Community Center or by clicking here. Registration deadline is Friday, August 15. Players who register after August 15 are not guaranteed a spot on a…
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