In Greene County district court persons pleaded not guilty at arraignments as follows: David Troy Upchurch, 36, of Jefferson, operating while intoxicated (OWI)-third offense and driving while license revoked; and Jaye Christopher Conner, 50, of Jefferson, driving while license revoked. Trial dates were set for Aug. 26 in both cases. Cases were initiated as follows: Jennifer Wendy Gohn Chavez, 42,…
Read MoreMonth: June 2014
Oh, the wildness and wonder of it all
~a column by Colleen O’Brien We live in a town Of great renown Where hail-fellow and smiles Beguile But mayhem on Maple Made untrue the fable That life in our time Was benign While just ‘cross the street On a night dark and deep Six pots were smashed Three garden chairs slashed And over on Oak A…
Read MoreRoom rates increasing at medical center’s long term care
Residents of the long term care unit at Greene County Medical Center will see a 5 percent increase in their bills starting Aug. 1 following action taken by the medical center trustees at their regular meeting June 19. The board had first been asked to consider a rate increase in May, but the trustees asked for more information before making…
Read MoreGreene and Guthrie Cattlemen plan tour
Reservations requested by June 30 The Greene and Guthrie County Cattlemen’s Associations are combining their efforts to host a three day – two night tour for members and associates. Two buses are reserved to carry the beef producers on an educational trip covering two states on Aug. 1 – 3.
Read MoreHouse on Wilcox Way may be the last student-built house
The student-built house on E. Wilcox Way in Jefferson may be the last such house. After a challenging two-year project that still is not complete, the Greene County board of education at its regular meeting June 18 decided to look at options other than a house for the construction class going forward.
Read MoreSponsors welcome for Greene County Fair
The Greene County fair board is in the final stages planning the Greene County Fair, July 8-14, at the fairgrounds on E. Lincoln Way in Jefferson. Sponsors are very important to the Greene County Fair. Their donations help fund the grandstand entertainment, bringing more people to the fair and to Greene County. Several levels of sponsorship are available, with special…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending June 20
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered against Zachery Allen Waters of Paton after a trial on charges of theft-fifth degree and trespass. He was found guilty of both charges. He was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge on each charge. He must also pay a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge and $60 court costs. Total judgment was…
Read MoreSupervisors support medical center’s move to UnityPoint Clinic
Members of the Greene County board of supervisors in informal discussion during their June 23 meeting expressed support for the decision last week by the Greene County Medical Center board of trustees to terminate the lease of McFarland Clinic for space in the medical center. “I’m sympathetic to a small degree with McFarland Clinic, but for years McFarland has refused…
Read MoreJ-S board transitions to Greene County board
The Jefferson-Scranton board of education held its last regular meeting June 18, a brief meeting that segued into a Greene County board of education meeting. The J-S and East Greene boards are dissolved effective July 1 with the reorganization of the two smaller districts into the Greene County Community School District. The reorganization was approved by voters in February 2013.…
Read MoreDems to meet July 1
The Greene County Democrats will meet Tuesday, July 1, at 7pm on the seconnd floor of the Jefferson city hall. Democrats will discuss and plan out the summer to help Democratic local and state-wide candidates win in November. All local Democrats are welcome to attend.
Read MoreRippey man hurt in crash on the DSM River
Two men were injured Saturday, June 21, when the personal water crafts (PWCs) they were operating on the Des Moines River hit an obstruction near the surface of the water. Injured were Christian Whitney, 42, of Rippey and Kevin Davis, 42, of Johnston. Both were transported to Boone County Hospital. Davis was later transferred to Mercy Medical Center in Des…
Read MoreScranton city council makes appointments, talks about emerald ash borer
While parts of western Iowa are dealing with hail damage done earlier this month, the Scranton city council at its June 10 meeting reviewed damage to city-owned property done by hail last summer. The city insurance carrier will cover the cost to replace the metal roof at city hall, the water plant and the park shelter house. First, city officials…
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