Editor, I have been reading the school board minutes and it has come to my attention that a proposal has been made for the two school systems in Greene County to share a transportation director. I think this is a sound fiscal idea. It seems to me that this is also a good time to address the issue of transportation…
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Rams finish regular track & field season at HOIAC meet
Girls finish second, boys fifth The Greene County girls track and field team placed second and the boys placed fifth at the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference meet May 11 at Saydel High School on the north edge of Des Moines. Gilbert won the girls title 10 points ahead of Greene County. Team scores were Gilbert 136.5, Greene County 126.5,…
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Miriam and Pedro Mendoza of Waukee are the parents of a daughter, Isabella Maria, born April 30. She weighed 6 lbs, 11 oz, and was 18-3/4 inches long. Grandparents are Marvin and Beth Rasmussen of Jefferson and Mario and Maria Mendoza of San Salvador. Great-grandparents are Charles and Roxie Haden of Panora and Mr and Mrs Pedro Mendoza of San…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending May 8
In Greene County district court Kimberly Ann Hill, 50, of Jefferson was sentenced to 10 years in prison May 4 after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of manufacture of methamphetamine. The prison term was suspended and she was placed on probation for three years. Her driver’s license was suspended for 180 days. Hill was fined $1,000…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending May 8
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered against Patrick J. Doepp of Grand Junction. Doepp had been charged in district court with assault-serious. The charge was amended to assault-simple and magistrate Rita Pedersen entered a judgment against Doepp for a $100 fine with a $35 surcharge. Court costs were $127.84.
Read MoreThird Market to Market Relay/Iowa gets cool start in Jefferson
The weather was only in the mid-40s but the 2,500 or so runners who descended on Jefferson Saturday morning for the start of the Market to Market Relay/Iowa called it a perfect day to run.
Read MoreCounty Democrats to meet
The Greene County Democratic party central committee will meet Tuesday, May 12, at 7 pm at Prairie Blue on the west side of the courthouse square in Jefferson. Representatives from each of the precincts are part of the committee. Anyone who is interested is welcome to attend.
Read MoreDean, Lois McAtee relish living in Iowa, giving back to their community
(Editor’s note: The following feature, shared by The Scranton Journal, is part of that publication’s annual “Celebrating Marriages of 50 Years or More” section, published May 6. The special section was compiled by Luann Waldo and Lora Koch) Dean and Lois McAtee of Jefferson Married September 1, 1956 Born in two different states, it was the town of Adel where…
Read MoreGreene County senior musicians honored
Greene County High School senior musicians were honored at the annual Awards Concert May 5. The 15 seniors in the mixed chorus and the eight seniors in the concert band were introduced along with their parents. Vocalists Parker Willis and Annie Palmer (pictured) were selected by choir director Dave Heupel to receive the Arion Award. The award recognizes musicianship and…
Read MoreLocal funds available for college-bound seniors
The trustees of the Dora Mahanay Educational Trust reminds all graduating high school seniors and their parents that thousands of dollars are available to be loaned to local graduating seniors. These loans are substantial, up to $4,000 per year, with $16,000 total. And the interest rate is only 3 percent, with interest and payments starting after graduation.
Read MoreP.A.W.S. slates garage sale fundraiser
P.A.W.S. (People for Animal Welfare Society) will hold its annual garage sale May 29-30 Friday in Clover Hall at the Greene County Fairgrounds. Proceeds from the sale will be used to benefit companion animals in Greene County, including veterinary services and educational programs. The sale will be open Friday, May 29, from 8 am to 6 pm, and Saturday, May 30, from…
Read MoreCommunity blood drive this Tuesday in Jefferson
Summer schedule told LifeServe Blood Center will hold a community blood drive Tuesday, May 12, from 12:30 to 5:30 pm at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way in Jefferson. Call 1-800-287-4903 or visit www.lifeservebloodcenter.org to make an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome.
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