From the Jefferson police department Independence Day is a time of celebration with family and friends, food, and fireworks, but the Fourth of July holiday weekend is one of the deadliest on the nation’s roadways, of crashes involving alcohol. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports in 2013, the most recent year in which data is available, 512 people…
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Park is Employee of the Month at Regency Park
Kelly Park, CNA, was recognized as employee of the month for June at Regency Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Jefferson. She is pictured with administrator Randy Downey (left) and director of nursing Beverly Mentzer (right). Park has been with Regency since September 2013 and was nominated by the department managers.
Read MoreWeather data, week ending June 26
Temperatures were pleasant during the week ending June 26, with a high of 88 degrees and a low of 56 degrees. Precipitation was a different story, with a total of 4.68 inches of rain, most of it falling Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Observations come from volunteer weather observer John Beltz at his weather station about a mile west of…
Read MoreTom Wind, Junction Hilltop turbines on CBS Evening News
Tom Wind of Franklin Township, owner of Wind Utility Consulting PC and a partner in the Hardin and Junction Hilltop Wind Farms north of Highway 30, had an unexpected telephone call Wednesday morning that resulted in what he called a “fabulous experience” and a segment on the CBS Evening News on Thursday. To see the segment, click here.
Read MorePeople’s Choice quilt being raffled
A fundraiser for 4-H youngsters The People’s Choice quilt blocks have become a favorite part of the Greene County Fair, with area quilters making blocks and fair-goers voting for their favorite at 1 cent a vote. The funds brought in by voting has always been donated to the 4-H program in Greene County to be used to help members pay…
Read MoreHabitat offers seminars for homeowners and wannabes
How much is too much debt? Are payday loans and pawn shops really that bad? What makes radon gas so deadly and why is it especially a concern for Iowans? Can a family have too much insurance? Answers to these critical questions and many more will be provided in a free five-part seminar series held every Thursday evening in July…
Read MoreBell Tower Big Top art show a big affair
Just about every part of the 2015 Bell Tower Festival lived up to the circus theme, Bell Tower Big Top, with the festival as the biggest show in Greene County. That included the art show, held at the Greene County Historical Museum. This year’s show was bigger than ever, with more than 70 pieces of art exhibited by 25 different artists.
Read MoreAll present at Hoyts’ anniversary party
More than 80 family members gathered last weekend to celebrate the 66th wedding anniversary of Beverly and Glen Hoyt, long-time Scranton residents. They also noted Bev’s 85th birthday. The Hoyts retired and moved to Jefferson a few years ago. All six of their children, 18 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren were in attendance as well as in-laws and other family members.…
Read MoreWinning LEGO Tamers named
Whether the LEGO® bricks were unruly on the living floor or unhappily caged in a dark closet before the Bell Tower Festival, they were all tamed in the LEGO Tamer Challenge last weekend. Hosted by Greene Bean Coffee and co-sponsored by GreeneCountyNewsOnline, the LEGO Tamer Challenge was open to LEGO builders of all ages. Contest entries were…
Read MoreRichards promote children’s mental health awareness
Dr Larry and Mary Richards of rural Cooper met with Governor Terry Branstad on May 7 for the signing of the proclamation for Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. Dr Richards is a long-time advocate for children’s mental health and continues to work in that field daily. ~The Scranton Journal
Read MoreDeadline near to enter State Fair contests
Greene County boasts enough winners at the Iowa State Fair to tempt folks to give competing a try. If that’s what you thought last August, be reminded now that the deadline to enter many of the fair’s competitive events is July 1.
Read MoreWeather data, week ending June 19
Jefferson enjoyed a drier week than in recent weeks, including mostly dry weather for Bell Tower Big Top last weekend. A bit of rain fell Friday night, but clouds cleared Saturday after the parade and the rest of the day was a nice Iowa summer day. Volunteer weather observer John Beltz reported a high temperature of 84 degrees and a…
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