In Greene County magistrate court Craig Stephen Burbank was found guilty of theft-fifth degree at a trial Jan. 15. He was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. He must also pay a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge and $81.50 court costs. A judgment was entered against Rebecca Lynn Chumbley of Grand Junction on a charge of criminal mischief-fifth degree. The…
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“Blind dates” at the Churdan Public Library
Single? In a relationship? Looking for someone new to spark your interest? No matter! Now through Friday, Feb. 14, patrons of the Churdan Public Library are invited to the library for have a rendezvous (or as many as they like). Adventurous spirits can check out a rendezvous book at the library. The books are all wrapped in paper, and patrons won’t know the identity of their…
Read MoreEG board accepts low bid for asbestos removal at Rippey building
The East Greene board of education at its Jan. 15 meeting to demolition of the Rippey school building. The board considered two bids for asbestos removal and accepted the low bid of $95,600 from Environmental Management Services of Iowa Inc. The job includes the 1920 main building, the boiler room and the west addition. The work will be done sometime…
Read MoreJ-S board posts new administrative position
The Jefferson-Scranton board of education at its Jan. 15 meeting agreed by consensus to move forward with filling a new administrative position for the next school year. Superintendent Tim Christensen shared a draft of a job posting for an activities director/secondary assistant principal. The positions would combine to be fulltime. “We’ll see what’s available,” Christensen said.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Jan. 17
In Greene County district court a judgment was entered Jan. 14 against Esequiel Gonzalez Guzman, 43, of Perry after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of driving while license barred- habitual offender. He was sentenced to 179 days in jail; the jail time was suspended and he was placed on probation for two years. Gonzalez Guzman must…
Read MoreDaddy Daughter Dance returns Feb. 21
A popular annual event returns to the Greene County Community Center Friday, Feb. 21. school to fifth grade are invited to bring their father, grandfather or a father figure to the Daddy Daughter Dance. The night of fun and dancing, hosted by the Jefferson park and recreation department, will begin at 6:30 pm and end at 9:30 pm.
Read MoreLetter to my grandfather
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Dear Grampa Tom, I’ve been thinking about you lately because of the absurdity of life in the 21st century. Knowing I think it’s absurd, I’m pretty sure you would have trouble believing it even if you lived it. Let’s see, you died at the age of 93 in 1972? ‘73? A ton of things have…
Read MoreElks schedule hypnotist for Valentine show
Tickets are on sale for the Jefferson Elks lodge’s 11th annual Valentine dinner and comedy show. The evening of good food and fun is set for Saturday, Feb. 15. A social hour begins at 6 pm, dinner will be served at 7, with the show beginning at 8.
Read MoreRegister online for Relay for Life
Greene County’s Relay for Life teams can now register for the upcoming April 26 event which will be held at the Greene County Community Center in Jefferson. A new twist this year is that all registrations are to be completed online at www.relayforlife.org/greenecountyia at any computer. (A link is available with GreeneCountyNewsOnline either by clicking on the highlighted text and as a sponsored link.) The…
Read More4-H Clover Kids program begins in February
This year’s 4-H Clover Kids program for youngsters in kindergarten through third grade will focus on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Participants will complete hands-on activities to begin building life skills.
Read MoreFarm Bureau offers Teacher Supplement grants
Application deadline Feb. 12 The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation is again offering Teacher Supplement grants to assist teachers in educating their students about agriculture. Kindergarten through 12th-grade teachers in Iowa public and private schools may apply for up to $200 for use in classroom programs, from books to field trips to visual aids, videos and a variety of other teaching…
Read MoreFarm Bureau scholarship apps available
Application deadline is March 3 Greene County Farm Bureau is pleased to announce it has established a fund for scholarships to be awarded in the year 2014 to graduating seniors who are entering a two or four year school with a major related to agriculture.
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