Congratulations – Otis

Dr. Mathew and Angie Otis of Van Meter are the parents of daughter, Violet Penelope, born July 22. She weighed 7 lb 8 oz. She is welcomed by her sister Norah, 6, and her brother Nolan, 3. Grandparents are Dr. Craig and Jane Clark of Johnston, Mike and Mary Otis of Polk City, and Kreg Hoskinson of Jefferson. Great-grandparents are…

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Reminder: Thursday deadline for school board nomination papers

The deadline for filing nomination papers for the September 8 school board election is Thursday, July 30. Jane Heun, Greene County auditor, oversees the election of directors from Greene County and Paton-Churdan Community School Districts. The papers must be signed and returned to the school board secretary of the respective district by July 30. 

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Greene County magistrate court, week ending July 24

In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered July 24 against Jacob Monroe Cullum of Paton on a charge of harassment-third degree. Cullum was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. A second count of harassment-third degree was dismissed. Court costs were $76.50. A judgment was entered against Caitlyn Day of Jefferson on a charge of disorderly conduct. Day was…

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Greene County district court, week ending July 24

In Greene County district court persons pleaded not guilty at arraignment July 24 as follows: Lance Michael Ross, 18, of Grand Junction, criminal mischief-second degree and criminal mischief-third degree; and Jordan Robert Stewart, 22, of Jefferson, possession of marijuana-second offense. Trial dates were set for Sept. 29 in both cases. A case was initiated against Larry Lee Warren Varnell, 21,…

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