Little impact on travel for motorists A Union Pacific train westbound on the south tracks through Greene County was stopped by an eight-car derailment Monday night just west of the crossing at County Road P-14 between Jefferson and Scranton.
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Doll collection at the Paton library
“Remembering Your Childhood” is the theme of a program by Janine Birch Thursday, Jan. 23, from 5:30 to 7 pm at the Paton Public Library. Birch will share parts of her extensive doll collection by the decades. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. The dolls will also be on display at the library Friday.
Read MoreJazz Festival in Jefferson Monday
The Greene County High School music department will host the State Jazz Festival Monday, Jan. 27, in the high school auditorium. The festival is sponsored by the Iowa High School Music Association. Eleven jazz bands will perform throughout the evening beginning at 4:30 pm. The Greene County High School jazz band will perform three selections: A Nasty Bit of Blues, Crystal Silence, and…
Read MoreGreene County Impact Award dates told
It’s time to start thinking of individuals or groups to nominate for this year’s Greene County Community Impact Award . This is the fifth year for the award that honors those who have volunteered their time and talents to Greene County through social, educational, or cultural activities as opposed to a business operation or work through an official position.
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Jan. 17
In Greene County magistrate court Craig Stephen Burbank was found guilty of theft-fifth degree at a trial Jan. 15. He was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. He must also pay a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge and $81.50 court costs. A judgment was entered against Rebecca Lynn Chumbley of Grand Junction on a charge of criminal mischief-fifth degree. The…
Read More“Blind dates” at the Churdan Public Library
Single? In a relationship? Looking for someone new to spark your interest? No matter! Now through Friday, Feb. 14, patrons of the Churdan Public Library are invited to the library for have a rendezvous (or as many as they like). Adventurous spirits can check out a rendezvous book at the library. The books are all wrapped in paper, and patrons won’t know the identity of their…
Read MoreEG board accepts low bid for asbestos removal at Rippey building
The East Greene board of education at its Jan. 15 meeting to demolition of the Rippey school building. The board considered two bids for asbestos removal and accepted the low bid of $95,600 from Environmental Management Services of Iowa Inc. The job includes the 1920 main building, the boiler room and the west addition. The work will be done sometime…
Read MoreJ-S board posts new administrative position
The Jefferson-Scranton board of education at its Jan. 15 meeting agreed by consensus to move forward with filling a new administrative position for the next school year. Superintendent Tim Christensen shared a draft of a job posting for an activities director/secondary assistant principal. The positions would combine to be fulltime. “We’ll see what’s available,” Christensen said.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Jan. 17
In Greene County district court a judgment was entered Jan. 14 against Esequiel Gonzalez Guzman, 43, of Perry after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of driving while license barred- habitual offender. He was sentenced to 179 days in jail; the jail time was suspended and he was placed on probation for two years. Gonzalez Guzman must…
Read MoreDaddy Daughter Dance returns Feb. 21
A popular annual event returns to the Greene County Community Center Friday, Feb. 21. school to fifth grade are invited to bring their father, grandfather or a father figure to the Daddy Daughter Dance. The night of fun and dancing, hosted by the Jefferson park and recreation department, will begin at 6:30 pm and end at 9:30 pm.
Read MoreLetter to my grandfather
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Dear Grampa Tom, I’ve been thinking about you lately because of the absurdity of life in the 21st century. Knowing I think it’s absurd, I’m pretty sure you would have trouble believing it even if you lived it. Let’s see, you died at the age of 93 in 1972? ‘73? A ton of things have…
Read MoreElks schedule hypnotist for Valentine show
Tickets are on sale for the Jefferson Elks lodge’s 11th annual Valentine dinner and comedy show. The evening of good food and fun is set for Saturday, Feb. 15. A social hour begins at 6 pm, dinner will be served at 7, with the show beginning at 8.
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