Following a public hearing that lasted only eight minutes the Greene County board of supervisors on Monday approved a motion to recommend to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources that it approve an application for a permit for Jay and Justin Ostrander, doing business as Greene Valley Inc, to expand their confinement hog operation.
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Greene County district court, week ending April 18
Fines levied in September 2012 oil spill: There was disposition April 15 in Greene County district court in a case that grabbed headlines across the region 18 months ago. Financial judgments and a suspended jail sentence were entered against Kurt Krieger, 54, of Jefferson, after he pleaded guilty to negligent discharge of a pollutant, a serious misdemeanor. The charge stems from…
Read MoreEarly Learning Center at capacity, looking for more space
Members of the Greene County Early Learning Center board were at the Jefferson-Scranton school board meeting April 16 to talk about what they’ve called a “growing problem.” Greene County Development Corp’s Ken Paxton called it “a potential serious problem” in his monthly report to the Jefferson city council April 22. The ELC has outgrown the space it leases at the…
Read MoreAll cancer survivors invited to reception at Relay for Life
For the second year in a row, the Greene County Medical Center has chosen to sponsor a reception honoring cancer survivors at the county’s Relay for Life event on Saturday, April 26. All survivors at the reception will be entered into a drawing for a unique quilt made of previous years’ Relay T-shirts (pictured) and made by Anne Butler and Karla…
Read MoreWhat would you like done with the $52.6 billion?
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Oh, how we complain about work: the bosses, the coworkers, the drive to and the drive from, the pay, the hours, the pointlessness of it; we do complain. I don’t know if it’s part of the human psyche to complain or if it’s acculturated, but complain we do, especially about work. But, in the working…
Read MoreCyclists of Greene kick off season with DSM Cycle Club speaker
Learn about weight-loss program of the Des Moines Cycle Club Georgie Libbie, president of the Des Moines Cycle Club, will be the speaker Thursday, April 24, at 6:30 pm when the newly-reorganized Cyclists Of Greene (COG) bike club meets at the Greene County Community Center in Jefferson. The event is free and open to the public.
Read MoreRelay organizers tell entertainment line-up
Along with all the regular events surrounding the Greene County Relay For Life on April 26, there will once again be featured entertainment for the enjoyment of all ages. The Greene County High School Interact Club will offer a Fun Room for children from 2 to 12 years of age. Games and activities will continue in the Fun Room from 10…
Read MoreParent Academy slated for next Monday at GCHS
Parents of students of all ages and members of the community are encouraged to attend a free Parent Academy next Monday, April 28, during parent-teacher conferences at the school.
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending April 18
In Greene County magistrate court Joshua Jay Blumberg of Grand Junction was sentenced April 15 to two days in the county jail on a charge of trespass. He must pay $96 sheriff’s fees, $250 restitution for his court appointed attorney’s fees and $60 court costs. Charges of theft-fifth degree and possession of stolen property was dismissed. (Judgment: Honorable Adrea A.…
Read MoreMore than 100 items at Relay for Life silent auction
The silent auction at the Relay for Life this Saturday will feature more than 100 items. Pictured with some of the items that have been donated by individuals and local businesses are committee members Sharon Fisher (left) and Rhonda Morlan. These two, as well as Karla Janning and Jane Finch, have served on the silent auction committee together for more than five years,…
Read MoreDrug Take Back set for Saturday
The Greene County sheriff’s office and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will hold a Take Back Saturday, April 26, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Law Enforcement Center, 204 S. Chestnut, Jefferson.
Read MoreRelay for Life to include Locks of Love donations
The Relay for Life of Greene County will include a haircutting event for two – maybe more – persons who are donating their hair to Locks of Love. Kim Bendickson (left) and Krystal Baugh (right), both of whom work at Home State Bank, will have Kayla Hamilton take her shears to their long hair in between entertainment segments. They’ll send their…
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