Greene County district court, week ending May 15

In Greene County district court persons pleaded not guilty at arraignments as follows: Alysha Nicole Steece, 37, of Jefferson, assault causing bodily injury; Lance Michael Ross, 18, of Grand Junction, sex abuse-third degree; and Stephen Arthur Molle, 19, of Jefferson, possession of marijuana-first offense. Trial dates were set for July 21 in every case.

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Duward Tucker, 1938-2015

A Service of Remembrance was held May 18 at the First United Methodist Church in Grand Junction for Duward J. Tucker, 77, of Grand Junction. Words of comfort were offered by Pastor Steve Ransom. Honorary bearers were Duward’s grandchildren Andrew Filipi, Nathan Filipi, Wyatt Kaldenberg, Bailee Tucker, Miranda Tucker, Cason Tucker, Amy Matzen and Emily Kaldenberg; and his friends Jill…

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Nora Garrity, 1918-2015

Mass of the Resurrection was offered Monday, May 18, at St Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson for Nora Garrity, 97, of Jefferson. Mass was concelebrated by Msgr Kevin McCoy of Fort Dodge and the Rev Jeff Schleismann, pastor of the church. Lector was Sr Celesta Day, FSPA. Gift bearers were Denise Summerson and Linda Eighmy. Rhena Lane was pianist, and…

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DMWW notes formation of IA Partnership for Clean Water by Farm Bureau

DES MOINES, Iowa (May 14, 2015) – This week, the Iowa Farm Bureau helped form another political partnership to advance a paid public relations campaign, while Des Moines Water Works continues to operate its nitrate removal facility to keep finished drinking water safe for consumption. Des Moines Water Works remains committed to protecting Iowans interests by seeking the implementation of…

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P-C board discusses transportation

Okays sharing transportation director, nixes any discussion of opening borders to buses The Paton-Churdan board at its May 7 meeting approved an operational sharing agreement for a transportation director with Greene County Community Schools. The Greene County board at its April meeting had suggested that if the schools were to share a transportation director, this would be an opportune time…

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‘Meet and greet’ for JM: MS director Raney

The Jefferson Matters: Main Street board president Jamie Daubendiek (left) and the entire board are happy to introduce Peg Raney (right) as the new program director at a “meet and greet” reception this Wednesday, May 20, from 5:15 to 6:30 pm in the courthouse (note change of location). Light refreshments will be served. All are invited and encouraged to attend.  

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Aprons and cookbooks bring back memories

A display in the north exhibit area at the Greene County Historical Museum is sure to bring out a bit of nostalgia in anyone who watched Grandma or Mother in the kitchen. The Historical Society is sharing 30 aprons from its collection. The aprons have been donated over the years, with the oldest dating back to 1875. Bib aprons, a…

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Open house at the ‘school house’

The public is invited to view the “school house” at 208 E. Wilcox Way in Jefferson at an open house Tuesday, May 19, from 5 to 7 pm. The initial construction of the house was done by classes at Greene County High School. The house is being staged for showing by advanced students in the interior design class at the high…

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