Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Tuesday, Sept. 30: At 8:05 am a deputy was asked to check for a white van that was reported in the 1500 block of 150th Street in Dawson Township. Monday, Sept. 29: At 11:30 am the chief deputy sheriff investigated the reported theft of personal property from a…
Read MoreMonth: September 2014
Police blotter, September 2014
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Tuesday, Sept. 30: At 3:54 pm an officer picked up an abandoned bicycle from the middle school and transported it to the city impound lot. Monday, Sept. 29: At 1:51 pm a resident reported a white van driving around the block in the 700 block of S. Maple Street.…
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Greene County Genealogical Society by Valerie Ogren Meeting notice: The next meeting of the Greene County Genealogical Society will be Saturday, Oct. 4, at 10 am in the Jefferson public library. Guest speaker will be Ces Melson-Brunow. She will give us some helpful hints on “Telling Your Stories”. She grew up in this community and, with her husband John, relocated…
Read MoreBus goes in ditch, driver cited
Incident brings shortfall in communication procedures to light The Greene County schools transportation department developed a new protocol for handling bus incidents after a parent posted a rant on social media Monday when her children’s school bus went in the ditch that morning. Greene County sheriff Steve Haupert’s daily report for Monday stated that at 7:58 am a deputy and…
Read MoreMoney Talk series returns to Greene County
An ISU Extension and Outreach financial management course will begin in early October for individuals and couples interested in taking charge of their money. The Money Talk program, a 5-course series by Greene County Extension, will be held on Mondays beginning Oct. 6 and running through Nov. 3 at the Greene County Extension office meeting room. Sessions will be from…
Read MoreBabies!!!
Greene County Medical Center is happy to have been part of the team welcoming 14 babies in recent months! For information about the little cherubs, click here: Babies!
Read MoreRams play in Ballard volleyball invitational
The Greene County Rams played Saturday in the Ballard volleyball invitational in Huxley with mixed success, going 2-3 in games and 4-6 in sets. The Rams opened pool play against 3A North Polk (Alleman) and lost 12-21 and 16-21. The topped 3A Pella 21-18, 21-17 before going on to lose to 5A Johnston 11-21, 9-21. That put the Rams at…
Read MoreWesslings honored as Environmental Stewards by Pork Checkoff
DES MOINES – The Pork Checkoff, along with its cosponsor, National Hog Farmer magazine, has selected two pork farms to be honored as the 2014 Pork Industry Environmental Stewards. The award, now in its 20th year, recognizes producers who are dedicated to safeguarding the environment and contributing to their local communities. Honored are Bruce and Jenny Wessling of Grand Junction…
Read More‘The Sisters’ reading specialists visit Greene County elementary
Greene County elementary teachers had a rare opportunity last Wednesday. Gail Boushey (left) and Joan Moser (right), known in education circles as “The Sisters,” were in the building most of the day. Staff was still excited about the day as they spoke at the board of education meeting that evening.
Read MoreGCHS students score higher than state average on ACT
Greene County High School principal had great news to share with the board of education at the board’s regular meeting Wednesday. Average scores for the 2014 ACT have been released, and GCHS students scored higher than the state average in every content area. Phillips provided average scores, with the GCHS score listed first, followed by the state average: English, 22.4,…
Read MorePaton-Churdan planning Color-A-Thon fundraiser
Registrations due by Oct. 3 Paton-Churdan will host a Color-A-Thon Saturday, Oct. 25, at 11 am. Organizers hope to raise $5,000 to go towards facility upgrades in the athletic department. The Color-A-Thon is an 3K run/walk for people of all ages. The route will begin and end at the school, with a trek around Churdan in the middle. Throughout the course…
Read MoreTip Night slated at Pizza Ranch
A Tip Night Wednesday, Sept. 24, at Pizza Ranch in Jefferson will benefit the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Members of the North Star Steppers will bus tables, and all tips and a percentage of the evening’s dine-in and carry-out orders will go to the team’s donation at the Oct. 4 NAMI Walks in Des Moines.
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