Derek Ryan DeMoss, 26, of Jefferson was sentenced in Greene County district court Feb. 24 to one year in jail on a charge of assault-serious. All but 10 days of the jail time was suspended and he was placed on probation for one year. He was fined $315 with a $110.25 surcharge. He must also pay $120 restitution for his…
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Public health services now in outpatient area at medical center
With the upcoming expansion and renovation project at Greene County Medical Center fast approaching, the public health department is now providing all of its services, such as immunization clinics, in the outpatient area of the medical center. Administrative functions and staff offices will be
Read MoreCattlemen postpone banquet
The Greene County Cattlemen have rescheduled the annual banquet to Saturday, March 15, at the Elks lodge in Jefferson. The time schedule remains the same, with a social hour at 6 pm, a rib-eye dinner at 6:30, and the trophy auction following. The banquet was postponed due to the inclement weather March 1. Tickets are stil available from board members…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Feb. 28
In Greene County magistrate court Douglas Kenneth Burkhart of Perry was found guilty at a trial Feb. 26 of violation of a no contact order. A judgment was entered against him for a $100 fine with a $35 surcharge. Court costs were $243.80
Read MorePrejuiced and myzled
~ a column by Colleen O’Brien Mispronouncing words, using incorrect grammar, spelling everything wrong, wondering which word we’re supposed to use that sounds like two other words– this is life in the English language. That our language is, in general, fun to play with because it is complicated and rule-bound is the good part. Tackling problems and breaking the rules is…
Read More4-H basketball tournament this Sunday
The annual 4-H basketball tournament, sponsored by the Greenbrier 4-H club, will be held this Sunday, March 8, at the Scranton gym. All Greene County 4-H members and clubs are invited to participate. The public is invited to attend and help cheer on the Greene County 4-H clubs.
Read MoreDeadlines approaching for Impact Award nominations, Rotary grant apps
Impact Award, March 7; Rotary grant, March 15 The deadline for nominations for the Greene County Community Impact Award is approaching. This Friday, March 7, is the final day to have nominations postmarked for consideration. Nominations can also be hand delivered to 506 S. Walnut St. in Jefferson by Friday. Impact Award nomination forms are available at each library in Greene…
Read MoreNorthey recognizes Weights and Measures Week March 1-7
DES MOINES –Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey on Monday highlighted the important work of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s Weights and Measures Bureau as part of Weights and Measures week, which runs from March 1 to 7.
Read MoreGreene County 4-H dog project members raise funds
Meeting slated April 13 to organize for county fair New agility equipment and helping pay for county fair awards were goals for the participants in the Greene County 4-H dog project. To raise funds, the group sold “Best In Show” dog, cat, and horse treats to family and friends in the Greene County community. Youngsters raised enough money to buy one competition tunnel…
Read MoreState auditor releases Greene County info
Auditor of State Mary Mosiman on March 4 released the annual audit report on Greene County. The county had local tax revenue of $18,720,473 for the year ended June 30, 2013, which included $947,843 in tax credits from the state. The county forwarded $13,399,466 of the local tax revenue to the townships, school districts, cities and other taxing bodies in the county.
Read MorePythons removed from rural home
No charges of cruelty will be pursued The Greene County sheriff’s office deals more often with cattle on the roadway and dogs running at large than with what Sheriff Steve Haupert and deputy Kirk Hammer took care of Monday. They helped remove about 100 ball pythons from a rural Grand Junction residence when it was determined the snakes were not…
Read MoreBirthday open house
Happy 65th birthday, Big John! John Meyer will celebrate his 65th birthday at an open house Saturday, March 15, from 1:30 to 4 pm at the Greene County Community Center. John requests no gifts, please, but the good wishes of friends and acquaintances.
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