Scranton Manufacturing and its New Way Cobra Magnum® will be featured Friday evening on National Geographic’s television show, “Showdown of the Unbeatables.” The Cobra truck will be paired against the custom cases produced by Calzone Case Company of Bridgeport, CT. Calzone began making drum cases in the 1970s and now provides custom-made cases for not only the music industry, but…
Read MoreMonth: May 2014
Pancakes at Spring Lake this Saturday
The Grand Junction Lions Club will continue its tradition of serving a pancake breakfast at Spring Lake Park during the Memorial Day weekend. The Lions will serve a breakfast of pancakes, sausage patties and beverages Saturday, May 24, from 7 to 10 am outdoors near the skating rink on the east side of the park. Gluten-free pancakes will be available…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending May 16
In Greene County magistrate court cases were initiated during the week that ended May 16 as follows: Vincent Andrew Ratliff of Glidden, disorderly conduct; Joseph J. Ratliff of Jefferson, disorderly conduct; Steven C. Smith II of Jefferson, disorderly conduct; and Maurice Dontez Daye of Des Moines, disorderly conduct and false report to public entity.
Read MoreSheriff talks about jail budget
The $36,000 in additional funding for law enforcement in the budget amendment approved by the county board of supervisors last week was needed for several reasons, according to sheriff Steve Haupert. The most obvious reason is an increase in the average daily population at the county jail. In March, the average daily population was 11, compared to four in March…
Read MoreSupervisors name July as Donor Awareness Month
The Greene County board of supervisors on Monday signed a proclamation naming July as Donor Awareness Month in Greene County and cleared the way for a Token of Love event on the courthouse grounds Saturday, July 19. MeLinda Madison (center) of Jefferson, an advocate for organ, tissue and bone marrow donation, is organizing the event. It was Madison who drafted the proclamation…
Read MoreMemorial Day observances planned
Memorial Day ceremonies are slated at several locations around the county next Monday, May 26. In Jefferson: John Mobley will play Taps at a brief ceremony at the St Joseph Cemetery at 9:30 am. A ceremony will begin at 10:45 at the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery. The Jefferson fire department will raise flags and the Greene County High School band will…
Read MoreMemorial Day dinners planned in Grand Junction, Paton
A pair of dinners are slated for Memorial Day, May 26. Ham balls have center stage at a dinner at the First Presbyterian Church in Grand Junction, with serving from 11 am to 1 pm. Cheesy potato casserole, green beans, a salad bar, rolls, pie and beverages round out the menu. Cost is $8 for adults and $3 for children…
Read MoreConsumer alert: Miller urges eBay users to change passwords
E-commerce company discloses data breach of passwords & non-financial customer data DES MOINES – Attorney General Tom Miller urged eBay users to change their passwords after the e-commerce company reported that criminal hackers infiltrated its system and compromised non-financial customer data, including passwords. According to an eBay Inc. statement, the “cyberattack” took place between late February and early March. The…
Read MorePlans told for IRGC’s May 29 visit to Jefferson
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission will be in Jefferson Thursday, May 29, for a site visit and a public forum regarding the application of Grow Greene County Gaming Corp and Wild Rose Entertainment for a gaming license. The five members of the IRGC will arrive in Jefferson at about 10 am. They’ll take a tour around town, see the…
Read More“Click It or Ticket” May 19-June 1
The Jefferson police department and the Greene County sheriff’s office remind the motoring public that Iowa law enforcement agencies will participate in the national “Click It or Ticket” campaign May 19-June 1. In an attempt to save lives and reduce serious injury crashes, local, county and state enforcement officers will be out in force making sure everyone is buckled up.
Read MoreDMACC coach to lead basketball shooting clinic
Des Moines Area Community College head women’s basketball coach Steve Krafcisin will lead a shooting clinic on Sunday, June 1, from 2 to 4 pm at the Greene County Community Center. The clinic for boys and girls going into grades 3-12-12 is an excellent opportunity to prepare players for the summer training season, JPRD assistant director Libby Towers said. Registration forms…
Read MoreYellow Brick Challenge comes to the Bell Tower Festival
Folks of all ages are invited build and show off an original LEGO® creation in the Yellow Brick Challenge, hosted by Greene Bean Coffee and co-sponsored by GreeneCountyNewsOnline as part of the Bell Tower Festival. Creations should incorporate the festival’s theme of “Iowa’s Emerald County: There’s no place like home,” and at least one yellow brick must be visible in…
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