Would create changing art display on the bell tower plaza A changing display of public art will be the result of a sculpture contest sponsored by Jefferson Matters: Main Street’s Tower View Team and Home State Bank. The contest, dubbed “Ring Out for Art,” was introduced to the county supervisors at their regular meeting Sept. 28 by Jefferson Matters volunteer…
Read MoreMonth: September 2015
All invited to be part of Healthiest State Walk Oct. 7
Greene County residents are invited to join Iowa’s 5th “Healthiest State Walk” at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The theme this year is “Walk at the Whistle” with the walk being held in conjunction with recommended fire drills for schools and businesses as part of National Fire and Prevention Week.
Read MoreAdopt-A-Family needs cash for Operation Warm Heart
The number of Greene County families reaching out to Adopt-A-Family for help with winter outerwear for their children has nearly doubled over last year, and the AAF board is asking for the community’s help in meeting the need.
Read MoreGreene County schools begins follow-up survey to failed bond proposal
The Greene County board of education as it discussed the failed $20 million bond issue proposal earlier this month decided information about what prompted “no” votes would be important to have before another ballot.
Read MoreCorn ahead of last year, soybeans ahead of normal year
Wet conditions in western Iowa kept farmers out of the fields, while warm and dry conditions in the rest of the state marked the beginning of harvest activities for many during the week ending Sept. 27, according the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork, though conditions varied from only 2.5 days suitable in…
Read MoreRams win two of three at Monday volleyball tourney at R-S
JV wins both ends of triangular at Madrid The Greene County varsity volleyball team won over Madrid and host Roland-Story in a tournament Sept. 28 but lost to the BCLUW (Conrad) Comets. Game scores against Madrid were 22-20, 21-7, a start that coach Donna Carhill described as “rather sluggish.” Scores against BCLUW were 18-21, 16-21.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Sept. 25
In Greene County district court Wayne C. Briggs, 42, of Southerland, NE, was sentenced Sept. 22 to two days in jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated-first offense, amended from OWI-second offense. He must complete the recommendations of a substance abuse evaluation he has already completed, and he must complete a community college drinking drivers…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Sept. 25
In Greene County magistrate court cases were initiated during the week ending Sept. 25 as follows: Trent Daniel Robinson of Guthrie Center, theft-fifth degree; Beth Ann Elerick of Jefferson, possession of drug paraphernalia; and Robert Anthony Staiert of Carroll, operating without ignition interlock device.
Read MorePolice blotter – September 2015
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Wednesday, Sept. 30: At 8 am an officer arrested DeAnn Goff, 33, of Jefferson at on an outstanding Greene County warrant for theft – fourth degree*. At 11:14 am an officer arrested Joseph Jabaay, 36, of Jefferson on outstanding Story County warrants for contempt of court – resist order…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – September 2015
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Wednesday, Sept. 30: At 10 am, the chief deputy sheriff will charge Brenden Robert Patterson, 18, of Boone for criminal mischief to the restroom at the Greene County Law Enforcement Center*. At 5:41 pm a deputy was dispatched for the report of cattle along the roadway near L…
Read MoreTree Tracings
~by Valerie Ogren for the Greene County Genealogical Society Meeting notice: The Greene County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, Oct. 3, at 11 am in the basement meeting room of the Jefferson public library. (Please note change of time.) Speaker that day will be Rick Morain. He will share some family memories and tell about “Preserving Your Stories” to pass on to…
Read MorePhase Two begins at Greene County Medical Center
Learn more at a town hall meeting Monday evening Phase Two of the expansion of Greene County Medical Center is under way. An early step is the demolition of the south wing, which until Aug. 28 was home to the obstetrics department on the first floor. People who have a long history with the medical center will recall long term…
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