In Greene County magistrate court cases were initiated as follows: Jeffrey Lynn Jones II, home town unknown, possession of drug paraphernalia and interference with official acts; and Jacob Stanley Eischeid of Jefferson, theft-fifth degree. Persons paid fines for scheduled traffic violations during the week ending Nov. 14 as follows: Matthew Daniel Friedman of Belle Plaine, no warning device, $50.
Read MoreMonth: November 2014
Greene County students to All-State Music Festival
Four Greene County High School musicians – junior David Petersen, senior Annie Palmer, and sophomores Nadia Fisher and Michael Kennedy (pictured) will sing in the prestigious All-State Chorus on the Iowa State University campus this week. They were selected at auditions in October. Directing the 600-voice chorus will be Dr Lee Nelson, director of choral activities at Wartburg College. Nelson…
Read MoreIt’s time for red kettles
It’s not only the weather that’s beginning to look like Christmas. When the red kettles come out, Christmas can’t be far behind. The Salvation Army’s signature red kettles will make their appearance this Friday, Nov. 21, and they’ll be in many area locations through Dec. 20. Kettles and bell ringers have been familiar sights at Fareway and Ben Franklin/Radio Shack…
Read MoreSecond Daisy Award to celebrate extraordinary nurses
Greene County Medical Center will honor a second DAISY Award winner at a public ceremony Thursday, Nov. 20, at a 10 am in the long term care activity room. The medical center held its first DAISY Award ceremony in August when Jenny Taylor, director of clinical services, was awarded this special recognition. In total, 13 nurses were nominated for the…
Read MoreHunger Games: MockingJay opening with special events at SCT
There’s no need to leave Greene County to see a movie on it’s opening day. The Sierra Community Theatre will have a premier showing of Hunger Games: MockingJay Part I this Thursday, Nov. 20, the same night the movie opens.
Read MoreUgly sweater contest at Churdan libary
The librarians at the Churdan public library are looking for the ugliest Christmas sweater/sweatshirt in the area. “Does your sweater blink, drip with ornaments, is it covered in glitter, or even worse? We want to see it,” a library spokesperson said. All area residents are invited to take their sweater “as is,” or “adorn” it to create THE ugliest. Sweaters must be in the…
Read MoreProceeds from Does’ basket auction to Adopt-a-Family
The Jefferson Does are ready to solve any gift-giving dilemma with a wide variety of gift baskets up for silent auction. Basket themes range from chocolate chip cookies to tools, with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Disney’s “Frozen,” and even a basket for Bowser in between.
Read MoreGreene County HSAP group tours courthouse
A group of well-prepared Home School Assistance Program (HSAP) students and their parents toured the Greene County courthouse on Monday, Nov. 10. Prior to the tour they researched words like “rotunda,” “mosaic,” “mural,” and “cornucopia.” They also were asked to think about the purpose of a courthouse and what services are offered there. During the tour Don VanGilder (right) talked about…
Read MoreCold weather doesn’t last forever; JPRD planning for next pool season
Winter barreled into Greene County this week. Volunteer weather observer John Beltz reported a high temperature of 59 degrees on Monday and a high of only 26 degrees on Tuesday, Veterans Day. The low temperature Nov. 14 was single digits — 6 degrees! But, for those who can say nothing nicer about winter except that it doesn’t last forever, there’s good news. The…
Read MoreCover crop tour this Thursday
Monday, Nov. 17, is the last day to reserve a seat for a cover crop field tour hosted by the Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District. The tour is slated for Thursday, Nov. 19, starting at 10 am from the Milwaukee depot on E. Lincoln Way in Jefferson. Participants are asked to be there by 9:45.
Read MoreWhere in Iowa is Jeff?
He’s in Jefferson, dancing in front of the Mahanay Bell tower The Greene County Chamber on its Facebook page shared a video of Jeff Hoskinson, home town unknown, who didn’t stop at taking photos of his travels around Iowa. He traveled more than 5,000 miles in the Hawkeye state, with friends recording 150-plus video clips of him dancing in iconic…
Read MoreCommunity Foundation fund drive in progress
The Greene County Community Foundation’s annual fall fundraising campaign is in progress. Letters have been mailed to individuals and families who have previously donated as well as others who are known to be strong supporters of Greene County.
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