In Greene County district court a judgment was entered Dec. 24 in a case against Brandon Thomas Gobble, 28, of Jefferson after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of driving while license barred. Gobble was sentenced to two years in prison; the prison term was suspended. He was fined $625 with a $218.75 surcharge. The fine and…
Read MoreDay: December 31, 2013
2013 was a big year in Greene County
Greene County residents had much to talk about in 2013, with slot machines, schools, Iowa weather, Sunday groceries and an expansion at Greene County Medical Center leading the list. The lure of slot machines and additional revenue for Greene County non-profit organizations, towns and schools was the top story in the county in 2013.
Read MoreCurbside recycling just got easier
Starting with the new year, curbside recycling will be easier for most Greene County residents. City residents will need only to sort out paper and cardboard from other recyclable materials. Packing a bin for curbside pickup will no longer be a bi-weekly jigsaw puzzle.
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Dec. 27
Persons paid fines in Greene County for scheduled traffic violations during the week of Dec. 23-27 as follows: Aaron Charles Stell of Farnhamville, operating non-registered vehicle, $50; and David Vernon McClain of Boone and Erika Morales Jimenez of Scranton, both no valid driver’s license, $200.
Read MoreVehicles, house windows targets for BB gun shooters in Grand Junction
Grand Junction was the scene of a BB gun crime spree last week. According to Greene County sheriff Steve Haupert, there is an assumption youthful offenders are the culprits, although the shooter or shooters may be older.
Read MoreSixth grade musicians to honor band
A quartet of Greene County sixth grade woodwind players will be part of the inaugural Sixth Grade Metro Honor Band, a new honor band focusing on beginning band students. Members of the band were selected based on director recommendations and the instrumentation needs of the band, with all participating schools assured of having two students in the group. The band…
Read MoreShould old acquaintance be forgot…
~a column by Colleen O’Brien It is the end of what such a short time ago was a new year. My friend wrote to me last New Year’s day, “I have liked the numbers in 2013 — the steadiness of 20; the energy of 13, roundly full of promise.” 2013 was not, however, a promising year. For humanity, the planet…
Read MoreBrenden, Ott to retire
The Jefferson-Scranton board of education accepted a pair of resignations for the purpose of retirement at its regular meeting Dec. 18. Band and choir director Marty Brenden is retiring after 15 years in the J-S district. Donnie Ott is retiring after 28 years in the Jefferson and Jefferson-Scranton district. Both retirements are effective at the end of the school year. The…
Read MoreCommunity Foundation grant aids in kitchen upgrade
The Greene County Early Learning Center received a grant from the Greene County Community Foundation to upgrade kitchen and classroom food service.
Read MoreTree Tracings
Greene County Genealogical Society by Valerie Ogren Meeting Notice The next meeting will be Saturday, Jan. 4, at 10 am.in the Jefferson Public Library. Elaine Wiggins will present a program entitled “Letters To Pauline.” She will share letters her mother Pauline,received in the 1920’s. Another gentle reminder – dues are due. Annual dues are $7.50 for an individual or $10 for…
Read MoreCounty supervisors approve not plowing some roads
The Greene County board of supervisors at its regular Dec. 30 meeting approved seven one-mile stretches of roads not to be plowed this winter. County engineer Wade Weiss recommended eight stretches be added to the no-plow list earlier in December. There are no residents on those stretches of road. The roads are narrow and very difficult to plow, Weiss said.
Read MoreScranton Community Center renovation complete, reflects pride
More than $12,600 has been invested in the Scranton Community Center thanks to donations, grants and the hard work of volunteers. The former Scranton school gym floor is in tip-top shape now and the end mats reflect the pride Scranton has in the facility.
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