In Greene County magistrate court cases a judgment was entered against Meri Astrid Nelson of Jefferson on a charge of disorderly conduct. The judgment was for a $65 fine with a $22.75 surcharge and $251 court costs. Cases were initiated in magistrate court during the week ending Oct. 17 as follows: Donara Tanatsky Minor of Des Moines, harassment-third degree (46…
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US Senate candidate hits the campaign trail… by bicycle
~by Lora Koch, special to The Scranton Journal Facing some stiff political competition in the US Senate race against incumbent Democrat Bruce Braley and Republican Joni Ernst, it would take a unique approach for Independent candidate Rick Stewart to get noticed. “A bike is the easiest way to get close to people. I have no interest in spending $10 million…
Read MoreFirst Rock the ARC a big success
The inaugural Rock the ARC netted more than $3,750 for the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center, the ARC. The fund drive culminated Sunday afternoon at RVP~1875’s History Boy Theatre with a Rock the ARC talent show featuring dozens of young dancers, vocalists of all ages, local poets and some good jokes. Sue Wind served as emcee for the event,…
Read MoreCoffee with Carl slated for Oct. 30
Medical center CEO Carl Behne invites all to informal event Greene County Medical Center CEO Carl Behne will begin a second round of community “Coffee with Carl” discussions, which were successful in late 2013 and early 2014 when Behne visited all Greene County communities in an effort to keep the general public up-to-date on events and projects at the medical center.…
Read MoreYouth hunt promotes wildlife refuge status for Dunbar Slough
A group of 15 young hunters participated in a youth pheasant hunt hosted by the Carroll County chapter of Pheasants Forever last Saturday. The hunt was free, but the youngsters had to have completed the hunter education class and provide their own shotgun, shells and DNR-required habitat stamp.
Read MoreControlled burn provides fire training
The fire departments from Rippey, Jefferson and Grand Junction had a joint training Saturday, Oct. 18, in Rippey. The firemen burned a vacant house that is remembered as the home of harry and Erma (Lansing) Burk Holmes. The house was purchased by the Rippey United Methodist Church with the intention of demolishing it to make space for a parking lot. ~Jean Borgeson, Rippey correspondent
Read MoreAg students tour West Central’s Jefferson location
West Central Cooperative’s Jefferson location hosted the future of agriculture at its location on Friday, Oct. 17. About 20 members of the local FFA chapter who are beginning an agronomy unit toured the crop protection, crop nutrient and seed facilities at West Central’s largest Greene County location. Bill Taggart, who oversees agronomy operations in Jefferson, led the tour with the…
Read MoreGreene County HS earns Safe School certification
Greene County High School has earned certification as an Iowa Safe School for its work to address bullying proactively. High school principal Brian Phillips announced the certification at the Greene County school board’s regular meeting last week. According to Phillips, of 32 high schools in Iowa that received grant funding in the Iowa Safe and Supportive Schools (IS3) program, only…
Read MoreAuditor’s office open Saturdays for voter registration, early voting
The Greene County auditor’s office will be open for voter registration and absentee/early voting Saturday, Oct. 25, from 8 am to 5 pm for voter registration and absentee/early voting for the Nov. 4 general election. October 25 is the last day to pre-register to be eligible to vote on Nov. 4. However, Iowa law now permits Election Day registration.
Read MoreCounty adds cyber breach insurance to its ICAP policy
The Greene County board of supervisors took a proactive stance in a dealing with a problem that boards even just 10 years ago didn’t need to think about. The board at its regular meeting Monday approved spending $1,084 a year to add cyber breach protection to the county’s existing insurance policy. Joan St Clair of MacDonald Insurance spoke with the…
Read MoreMedical center staff doing enhanced infection prevention training
Was scheduled pre ‘Fearbola’ Infection prevention training for staff at Greene County Medical Center this week is carrying a bit more importance as Ebola has claimed national and world headlines. The training is being conducted by Sandy Atkinson, RN, BSN, director of quality management and patient experience at the medical center. According to chief nursing executive Katie Heldt, the training…
Read MoreSupervisor candidates profiled for Nov. 4 election
Greene County voters will elect county supervisors in Districts 2 and 3 in the general election Nov. 4. In District 2, which is primarily the northwest portion of the county, there is a three way race. Incumbent Republican Dawn Rudolph is being challenged by Democrat Kevin Fitzpatrick Sr and Independent Shane Olson. In District 3, which primarily the southwest portion…
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