In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Jan. 29 against William Warren Lawrence of Jefferson on a charge of theft-fifth degree. Lawrence was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge and a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge. Court costs were $60. Cases were initiated as follows: Zakkariah Dylan-Levi Boudewynn of Jefferson, interference with official acts, disorderly conduct and public…
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Deadline approaching for Community Foundation grant applications
Applications for the Greene County Community Foundation’s 2014 grant cycle are now available at the ISU Extension & Outreach office in Jefferson and online at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/greene/content/greene-county-community-foundation (Note: The link was updated Feb. 3.) Completed applications are due at the Extension office by 4:30 pm Thursday, Feb. 13.
Read MoreThe Future and the Past
~a column by Colleen O’Brien I’m told by the “be here now” folks that I’m supposed to be living in the present. The meditators and the metaphysicalists claim this is the road to happiness on this plane. Being here now is problematic, however, because being here now means I have to keep thinking of now, which makes now very boring.…
Read MoreLocal VFW seeks funds for building rehab
VFW Post 9599 has always stepped up with financial help for local groups, using proceeds from its Bingo games and Friday night all-you-can-eat fish and chicken suppers for donations to the Relay for Life, the Jefferson park and recreation department, Boy Scouts, the high school yearbook and more. The post also donates to veterans’ projects and the VA hospital. Now,…
Read MoreGreene County Extension offers free tax prep
Low and moderate income families are eligible for free tax preparation services this month, thanks to a volunteer service being coordinated by Greene County Extension. Appointments are being scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Greene County Extension office in Jefferson. The service is part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The program is open to Iowa residents…
Read MoreSchroeder appointed to state commission
Amy Schroeder of Jefferson was appointed Feb. 4 by Gov Terry Branstad to the judicial nominating commission for District 2B, the judicial district in which Greene County lies. The commission screens applicants for district judgeships and submits a list of nominees to the governor. The governor appoints district judges from the list. Schroeder’s term is Feb. 1, 2014 through Jan.…
Read MoreTLC Wednesday fellowship changes speaker schedule
The calendar of speakers in Trinity Lutheran Church’s Wednesday Community Fellowship series has changed due to speaker availability. All area residents of all ages are welcome. Social time begins at 3 pm, with the speaker at 4 and a light supper at 5:30. There is no charge. The revised schedule follows: Feb. 12- Mikki Schwarzkopf and her antique Valentine collection…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Jan. 31
In Greene County district court Justin Yager, 29, of Carnavon was sentenced Jan. 28 to 48 hours in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of possession of methamphetamine. The jail time was suspended and he was placed on informal probation for one year. He must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any recommended treatment…
Read MoreRevenue protection and 2014 crop outlook topics at ag marketing meetings
Greene County Extension and Boone County Extension are partnering again this year to host two crop marketing meetings in Ogden, open free of charge to anybody interested in learning more through hearing guest speakers who are experts on the topic.
Read MoreMidwest Partnership tells 2013 regional successes
New officers announced for economic development organization STUART – Stories of expansions, entrepreneurship and employment opportunities were plentiful at the 2014 Midwest Partnership Economic Development Corporation (EDC) annual meeting held Jan. 23 at Lake Panorama National Conference Center in Panora. The regional group, which includes Adair, Audubon, Greene and Guthrie counties, presented its 2013 results to more than 120 attendees…
Read MoreCounty supervisors amend current year budget
FEMA funds large part of amended revenue, expenditures While the Greene County supervisors are working on the county’s budget for the fiscal year that starts July 1, they held a public hearing Monday to amend the current year budget. County auditor Jane Heun often explains that in formulating a budget, she and the supervisors make their best estimations of what the…
Read MoreJefferson Telecom seeks reduction in cable franchise fee
Would reduce customers’ cable television bills Cable television customers of Jefferson Telecom could see a decrease in their monthly bills if the Jefferson city council acts on a request from Jim Daubendiek, the company’s general manager. Daubendiek spoke at the regular city council meeting Jan. 28 about the franchise fee – 5 percent of the company’s gross cable receipts –…
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