Voters in the Greene County Community Schools district will elect three school board members from among seven candidates in the city/school election Nov. 4. On the Greene County ballot are Nicole Chisum, Cindi Daubendiek, Jeremiah Goughnour, Scott Graham, Megan Holz, Spencer Kirk and Katie Nelson. Daubendiek is the only incumbent seeking re-election. Paton-Churdan voters will elect three board members from…
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Free Blessing Bag Pack event at Midwest Mission Thursday, Friday
Midwest Mission will host its annual rice and soy Blessing Bag Pack Thursday, Sept. 25 and Friday, Sept. 26, at its Jefferson location at 219 N. Chestnut St. The goal is to pack 10,000 meals that will feed 60,000 people in Haiti. All the meals packed will be shipped to Haiti in October. “Haiti has been in desperate need for…
Read MoreCivil War reenactor to present Historical Society program
David Burkett of Scranton will talk about Civil War reenactments and a 160-year-old organization founded in 1865, shortly after the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. The event takes place at the Rippey Methodist Church on Oct. 3. Burkett is a commander in the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States (MOLLUS) and a member of the 4th…
Read MoreJeff library slates program on mushrooms
To mark September as National Mushroom Month, the Jefferson Public Library is hosting a free program, “More than Morels: Let’s talk wild mushrooms”, Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 5:30 to 7 pm. The program will be held at Greene County Community Center in the north meeting room. Presenter will be Jacob Fernholz, Greene County Conservation naturalist. Ronda Kendall will share foraging…
Read MoreWarm temps mature crops quickly
Wet conditions for portions of Iowa reduced days suitable for fieldwork to 4.9 during the week ending Sept. 21, 2025, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Warm temperatures advanced crop maturity quickly. Fieldwork included the beginning of corn and soybean harvest in many areas. Topsoil moisture condition statewide rated 3 percent very short, 18 percent short, 70 percent…
Read MoreKiwanis donates to medical center for kids at ER
The Kiwanis Club of Jefferson at its Sept. 17 meeting presented a $500 check to the Greene County Medical Center Foundation. The donation will fund enhancements to the Emergency Room for pediatric patients, helping create a more welcoming and comforting environment for children during medical emergencies. The donation will be used to provide items such as books, teddy bears, and…
Read MorePublic Health encourages getting a flu shot
As we approach the colder months, local health officials remind everyone of the importance of seasonal vaccinations for protection from the flu and other preventable diseases. Greene County Public Health will host clinics for added convenience in ensuring county residents are immunized and ready for the season ahead. “Vaccines play a vital role in safeguarding our health, especially as certain…
Read MoreGrCoHS crowns homecoming royalty
Leah McCormick and Aden Bardole were crowned as the 2025 Greene County Homecoming queen and king at a coronation event on the second floor balcony of the county courthouse. The senior class selects the homecoming court, and voting for king and queen is open to sophomores, juniors and seniors. Leah is the daughter of John McCormick of Churdan. Aden is…
Read MoreCandidates told for city elections
Jefferson, Grand Junction and Scranton voters will see ballot races for their respective city councils in the Nov. 4 city/school election. The deadline for filing nominating petitions was Sept. 16. County auditor Billie Jo Hoskins on Thursday released the names of candidates who met the filing deadline. Jefferson voters will elect three council members at-large for four-year terms. On the…
Read MoreGr Co Ambulance wages will increase to boost numbers, ability to serve
Greene County Ambulance staff will see better working conditions and higher wages as recommended by Iowa EMS Consultants. Staffing the ambulance service has been enough of a challenge that it was sometimes unable to handle outbound transfers from Greene County Medical Center, straining the working relationship with the hospital. Ambulance director Michelle Madsen, supervisors Pete Bardole and John Muir, and…
Read MoreIowa dry and unseasonably warm
Warm, and continued dry conditions allowed Iowa farmers 6.5 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Sept. 14, 2025, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included finishing up the third cutting of hay, harvesting corn silage and preparing for row crop harvest. Topsoil moisture condition statewide rated 4 percent very short, 22 percent short, 65…
Read MoreJeff council approves design firm for library expansion project
The Jefferson city council at its Sept. 9 meeting approved Studio MELEE of West Des Moines to provide conceptual design services for the Jefferson public library expansion. The company will complete a conceptual design to take into the fundraising phase. The project is targeted at an “all-in” cost of $4 million. Studio MELEE was recommended to the city council by…
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