State treasurer Roby Smith provided a sneak peek of the top 10 newest unclaimed properties in Greene County. Top 10 Unclaimed Properties in Greene County: 1. Apple Property Solutions LLC & Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC $12,111.92 2. Joe S Body & Joe S Paint $5,450.11 3. James R Sumnerehmen $1,689.72 4. Duane Towers $1,592.16 5. SA Alexandria Mgmt Inc $1,251.20…
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Near purebred wolf shot near Springbrook last spring
While coyote hunting last spring in the vicinity of Springbrook State Park, a local hunter created a social media stir after he posted this photo of what was initially believed to be a wolf. Because wolves are protected species, Department of Natural Resources officer Jeremy King confiscated the animal and sent samples of the carcass to the U.S. Fish and…
Read MoreHarvest of corn, soybeans a few days ahead of last year
Western Iowa was the recipient of above average precipitation this week. However, the state still had 5.9 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Oct. 8, 2023, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Corn and soybean harvest continued to be the primary field activities for the week. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 32 percent very short,…
Read MoreSaturday lunch at the Churdan library
The Churdan public library staff and trustees will host a drive-thru harvest meal fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 14, from 11 am to 1 pm (or until the food runs out). The menu includes maidrites, beans, chips and homemade cookies. A free will donation will be accepted, with a suggested $7 minimum. Supporters should enter the alley from east and pick up…
Read MoreVoters will decide ‘new jail or no jail’ Williams says about $10M jail bond issue
Sheriff Jack Williams is working this month to convince Greene County voters that the ballot question asking for a $10 million bond issue to build a new county jail is critical and should be approved. A similar ballot question, but for $12.685 million, failed a year ago. The new proposal is for a jail with five fewer cells, a smaller…
Read MoreWorld Mental Health Day, Tuesday, Oct. 10
World Mental Health Day 2023, Oct. 10, is an opportunity for people and communities to unite behind the theme ‘Mental health is a universal human right” to improve knowledge, raise awareness and drive actions that promote and protect everyone’s mental health as a universal human right. Mental health is a basic human right for all people. Everyone, whoever and wherever they…
Read MoreGCDC honors Andy Rowland as Entrepreneur of the Year
On the eve of the first dirt being moved for Rowland Construction’s Water Tower housing project, Andy Rowland was presented with Greene County Development Corporation’s first Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Chuck Offenburger presented the award at GCDC’s community information event Oct. 2 at Wild Rose Casino. The event, which was open to the public, replaced GCDC’s more formal annual…
Read MoreMahanay Tower marks anniversary of dedication Oct. 16 with concert, free admission for all
The dedication of the Mahanay Bell Tower took place 57 years ago on Oct. 16, 1966, and each year it is a time to celebrate. This year, the Tower will be open Oct. 16 from 10 am to 2 pm with free admission for all. The Bell Tower Community Foundation would like to particularly invite local employers to send their…
Read MoreJefferson Matters drops Chamber from name
The organization formerly known as “Jefferson Matters: A Chamber and Main Street Community”, formally announces its new name of “Jefferson Matters”. After the merger of the Jefferson Matters: Main Street program and Greene County Chamber of Commerce in the spring of 2020, it was decided to have a lengthy, inclusive name, acknowledging both previous organizations. After three years of letting…
Read MorePublic health tells flu, Covid-19 immunization clinic dates
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates there were as many 54 million cases of the flu, up to 650,000 hospitalizations and as many as 58,000 flu-related deaths between October 1, 2022 and April 30, 2023. Vaccinations can help lower your risk of becoming one of these numbers during the 2023/2024 flu season. However, the flu is not…
Read MoreNominations open for ABC Award
Jefferson Matters is seeking nominations for the 2023 ABC Award. Nominations are to be submitted by Wednesday, November 22, 2023 by 4 p.m. The award will be presented later at the Community Appreciation Night in 2024. The ABC Award (Above and Beyond the Call) is presented annually to an individual or couple who through their personal involvement, their leadership qualities…
Read MoreThe Studio receives grant from Jefferson Wants You fund
The Studio hair salon is a recipient of a $3,500 grant from the Jefferson Wants You incentive fund. The Studio is owned and operated by Kelsie Wearmouth and her partner Chuck Foster. The salon will offer haircuts, highlighting, root color, balayage, bright colors, curly haircuts, men’s cuts, hair extensions, kids’ cuts, up-styles, perms and facial waxing. The Studio is located…
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