In Greene County district court sentencing was done in a pair of cases against Michael Lynn Heard Sr, 53, of Jefferson. The sentencing was done as part of a probation revocation in a case from 2010 in which Heard was charged with delivery of cocaine. On that charge, he was sentenced to 10 years in prison, but the prison term…
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Greene County magistrate court, week ending Nov. 7
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Oct. 29 against Steven Logan Dzuris of Jefferson on a charge of assault, amended from domestic abuse assault. He was fined $100 with a $35 surcharge and $98 court costs. A charge of disorderly conduct was dismissed. A judgment was entered against Freedom Hope Ore of Jefferson on a charge of…
Read MoreNorma Wright, 1926-2014
A service of remembrance was held Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Slininger-Rossow Funeral Home in Jefferson for Norma Jean Wright, 87, of Boone, formerly of Jefferson. Pastor Bruce Thomas of Boone Biblical Memorial Church offered words of comfort. Casket bearers were Tim Buckner, Chad Wright, Lance Bartley, Greg Mohrman, Sonny Gannon and Sean Luellen. Honorary bearers were Darwin Pevestorf, Paul Mears, Randy…
Read MoreGreene County 4-H presents awards
More than 80 parents and friends attended the annual Greene County 4-H Awards Ceremony last Sunday to celebrate the accomplishments of Greene County 4-H members, and to honor 4-H volunteers and financial sponsors. Record books submitted by 4-H members were judged by volunteers who decided on the final awards, recognizing outstanding record books and excellence in project work over the…
Read MoreVeterans Day at Paton-Churdan
The community is invited to the annual Veterans Day program at the Paton-Churdan school in Churdan Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 9 am. Students in all grades participate and honor those who have served our country in the military. American Legion Post 198 of Churdan will host its annual Veterans Day supper that evening from 5 to 7 pm, also at…
Read MoreRotary auction list – a grown-up Christmas wish list
The Jefferson Rotary Club’s annual dinner and auction is only a week away. While finishing touches are being put on the “official” auction book, checking out the auction items on the club’s Facebook page reminds people who remember the 1960s of how much fun reading the Sears Wishbook used to be.
Read MoreVeterans Day closings
City, county and state offices will all be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. The Jefferson city council will hold its regular meeting at 5:30 pm. The agenda is posted under the Calendar/Agenda tab. The Jefferson public library will be closed, but the Greene County Community Center will be open regular hours, 5 am to 9:30 pm.
Read MoreBidding open in medical center auxiliary’s Holiday of Lights
The trees and wreaths now on display in the main lobby of Greene County Medical Center are part of the auxiliary’s “Holiday of Lights.” When visitors come to the main lobby now through Dec. 3, they will be filled with holiday spirit – even with the Grinch trying to take off with a tree! This “Christmas in Whoville” tree was…
Read More“All fall down” doesn’t have to be part of aging
Seniors who worry about falling are invited to a free course, A Matter of Balance, hosted by Elderbridge Agency on Aging. The class is for anyone who is concerned about falls, is interested in improving their balance, flexibility and strength, has fallen in the past, or who has restricted activities because of concerns about falling.
Read MoreWatch progress on the medical center addition
Greene County Medical Center community relations team of Carla Offenburger and Emily Brewer have continued faithfully to take daily pictures of the construction at the medical center. They put them together to create a time lapse video and post it to the medical center’s Facebook page each month.
Read MoreVolleyball players to state tournament…. to sing
The Greene County volleyball team will be represented at the semi-finals of the state volleyball tournament in Cedar Rapids Thursday by the Rams’ singing volleyball players. Volleyball players Annie Palmer, Mollie Sorber, Hannah Promes, Nadia Fisher and Kenna Marquardt sang the National Anthem to start home volleyball matches. Choir director Dave Heupel said that when he was contacted by staff at…
Read MoreShopping expo includes bake sale for Relay
Area residents are invited to a Holiday Shopping Expo Thursday, Nov. 13, from 6:30 to 8 pm at The Gardens, 1000 W. Washington, Jefferson. Shoppers can browse wares by John 15 Vineyard, Scentsy, thirty-one, Origami Owl, Avon, Pampered Check and tastefully simple. The Gardens Relay for Life team will have a bake sale, with all proceeds going to the 2015…
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