The Greene County board of education will at its regular meeting this Wednesday, Aug. 20, have the first reading of a revised eligibility policy – the good conduct policy – that is both good news and bad news for violating students. The good news is that students will be given a fourth “strike,” amending the “three strikes, you’re out” policy…
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Greene county district court, week ending Aug. 15
In Greene County district court Lloyd Earl Dagit, 76, of Jefferson was sentenced to two days in jail after he changed his plea to guilty Aug. 13 to a charge of operating while intoxicated (OWI)-first offense. He must pay a $48 per day sheriff’s fee for the time he serves. He was fined $1,250 with a $437.50 surcharge and a…
Read MoreDoug Hawn inducted into Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame
Greene County native and longtime Greene County 4-H volunteer and advocate Doug Hawn (pictured, right) is the latest Greene County inductee to the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame. During a ceremony held at the Iowa State Fair 4-H Exhibits Building on Aug. 17, Hawn was recognized for his significant contributions to the Greene County 4-H program. The award was presented…
Read MoreThe spirit of the time
~a column about Jefferson by Colleen O’Brien You’d think we’d found shamrocks all over the ground or oil underneath, for the boom going on in Jefferson is everywhere apparent, drawing ideas and energy. The casino folks have broken ground; the hospital addition is far advanced; and soon the Hy Vee will get back to its plan for a grocery store…
Read MoreProcess begins to extend water, sewer to casino site
The Jefferson city council will hold a public hearing and bid letting next Tuesday, Aug. 26, at 5:30 pm on a project to extend water and sewer lines to the Wild Rose Jefferson site and N. Mulberry St north of Highway 30. The water/sewer extension to Wild Rose will also provide capacity for the industrial park south of Syngenta Seeds.
Read MoreFirst Baptist Church of Churdan to mark 125th anniversary Sunday
First Baptist Church in Churdan is celebrating its 125th anniversary with a day-long event on Sunday, Aug. 24. First Baptist Church in Churdan was organized in April 1889 with 34 members who met in Rogers Hall. The first church was built in 1891 on the present site and dedicated in October, debt free. The first pastor was L A Lovelace…
Read MoreCarey resigns from P-C school board
Board to appoint new member Paton-Churdan school board member Greg Carey announced his resignation from the board at its regular meeting Aug. 13. The resignation is effective on Sept. 12 or when a new board member is appointed, whichever is earlier. Carey gave no explanation except that his family has decided to “do some things differently at home.” “I’ve enjoyed…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Aug. 15
In Greene County magistrate court magistrate Eric Neu presided over a trial Aug. 13 in which Eric William Chrystal of Jefferson was found not guilty of harassment-third degree and disorderly conduct. The charges were dismissed with costs assessed to the state.
Read MoreWinners told for Hot August Night
Greene County Chamber and Development has announced winners in Peoples Choice voting at Hot August Night last Thursday. A 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk shown by Barb Warner of Carroll won the Peoples Choice award for cars.
Read MoreMore results from the State Fair
Reports of successes at the Iowa State Fair will continue for the next week or two. With hundreds of competitions, it takes the State Fair team a while to get results to media outlets. Marianna Carlson of Jefferson won eight ribbons in four foods contests during the second week of the fair, including four in the Machine Shed pie contest…
Read MoreIce cream social at Russell Park Sunday
The Greene County Democrats will host an ice cream social for the public this Sunday, Aug. 24, from 3 to 5:30 pm at the shelter house at Russell Park in Jefferson. There is no charge, although donations will be accepted for specific candidates or for the Democratic party. No campaigning is planned, only sweet treats and neighborly conversation. Greene County…
Read MoreScranton council handles routine business
Squibb recommended for library job, Boyd announces retirement The Scranton City Council addressed a mixed agenda of routine business at its Aug. 12 meeting. A public hearing was scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 6 pm for a budget amendment. The city street financial report for the 2013-14 budget year was approved.
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