Editor’s Note: Logan Hoyt is a 2014 Greene County High School graduate and is now attending Iowa State University with a double major in management information systems and supply chain management. Hoyt is a Christina Hixson Opportunity Award scholar and was asked by the Hixson program to share his insight on furthering one’s education after high school with his hometown…
Read MoreYear: 2014
Greene County magistrate court, week ending Nov. 21
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Nov. 14 against Donara Tanatsky Minor of Des Moines on a charge of harassment-third degree and violation of a no contact order. He was fined $100 with a $35 surcharge on each count and a total of $60 court costs. Total judgment was $330. Forty-five counts of harassment-third degree were dismissed.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Nov. 21
In Greene County district court Daniel Lee Walker, 36, of Perry was sentenced Nov. 14 to five years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of possession of marijuana with intent to deliver. The prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation for three years. After he completes residential substance abuse treatment he must…
Read MoreBecky Barnes, 1959-2014
Memorial services for Becky Barnes, 55, of Des Moines will be held Friday, Nov. 28, at 11 am at Slininger-Rossow Funeral Home in Jefferson. Interment will be in the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery. Rebecca Scheuermann Barnes, daughter of Jerry and Ramona (Gumm) Scheuermann, was born April 7, 1959, in Jefferson and passed away Nov. 24, 2014, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.…
Read MoreSheriff’s report, November 2014
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Sunday, Nov. 30: Routine activity reported. Saturday, Nov. 29: Routine activity reported. Friday, Nov. 28: Routine activity reported. Thursday, Nov. 27: At 8:48 pm a deputy was advised of a car-deer accident that occurred on Highway 30 near County Road P-14 (J Ave) west of Jefferson. The driver…
Read MorePolice blotter, November 2014
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Sunday, Nov. 30: Routine activity reported. Saturday, Nov. 29: At 1:23 am officers performed a traffic stop in the 100 block of East Lincoln Way on a vehicle that did not signal its turn. The officer’s investigation led to the arrest of Davy Delane Cooklin, 41, of Grand Junction.…
Read MoreWells Fargo donates to Fair Foundation
Wells Fargo in Jefferson recently presented the Greene County Fair Foundation with a donation of $2,000. The donation will go toward the foundation’s initiative to replace the swine, sheep, and cattle barns. “Wells Fargo appreciates the hard work of the Greene County Fair Foundation to educate the youth and overall public of the county on agricultural matters,” branch manager Omega Sang said. “This…
Read More‘Elf on the Shelf’ and snow globes at Jefferson public library
Staff on the children’s side of the Jefferson public library are planning special activities for the holiday season, beginning with an “Elf on the Shelf” story time this Tuesday, Nov. 25. Children ages 4* to 14 are invited from 4 to 5:30 pm for the “Elf on the Shelf” story, a craft and a snack. There is no charge. The…
Read MoreRelay for Life team registration now open online
New this year, no registration fee A holiday gathering is a great time to talk about organizing a team for the 2015 Relay for Life. The Greene County Relay For Life committee on Friday announced online team registration is now open. New this year, there is no registration fee to sign up your team.
Read MoreLow cost spay/neuter clinic part of a trap-neuter-return project Dec. 6
Animal Protection and Education (APE) is holding what may be the first of a monthly low cost spay and neuter clinic for cats Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Milwaukee depot in Jefferson. The clinic is part of a larger trap-neuter-return project to deal with a colony of wild cats living north of the Sparky’s on Highway 30 in Jefferson.
Read More“Grinch-mas” coming to the library
Staff at the children’s library at Jefferson public library is encouraging readers to “grow their heart” this holiday season through the celebration of family reading, giving from the heart, and community service. During the month of December, patrons who bring in a canned or boxed food item (check the expiration date, please), new socks, mittens, gloves, hats or scarves for…
Read MoreComfort food in a dish
Cold weather is soup weather! GreeneCountyNewsOnline shares a recipe for easy corn chowder. The recipe makes a family size batch, but it keeps well as a leftover, too, so it’s good recipe for any household. Click here for the recipe: Easy Corn Chowder
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