Team includes Greene Co grad Emma Saddoris The Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) cross country team competed in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I Cross Country Championship Nov. 14 at Fort Dodge.
Read MoreDay: November 17, 2015
In the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Nov. 16, 2015 Thursday, Nov. 19: Coffee ‘N Bingo resumes at 10 am in the Community Room. Enjoy bingo, coffee and cookies, sponsored by the Rippey Lions Club. Myron and Maralynn Rinker are the hosts for this event and guarantee plenty of laughter.
Read MoreEva Lenore Blair, 1918 – 2015
A Service of Remembrance was held Wednesday, Nov. 18, at First Presbyterian Church in Paton for Eva Lenore Blair, 97, of Paton. The Rev Daniel Emmert, pastor of the church, offered words of comfort. Gary Haupert was soloist, accompanied by Danille Curtis. Honorary bearers were Eva’s great-grandchildren Kalen Thrane, Colton Thrane, Shanice Blair, Chantel Blair, Taysia Blair, Corbin Blair, Kristen…
Read MoreGrassley: Qs & As about adoption
~with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Q: Why is adoption a public policy concern? A: The family is the foundation of American society. For millions of Americans, the season of Thanksgiving gives us an opportunity to count our blessings and give thanks for hearth and home. The safety, stability and security of a permanent, loving home reinforces for the next generation…
Read MoreBranstad orders halt to Syrian refugee resettlements by state agencies
Governor calls for improved intelligence community review of process to ensure Iowans protected DES MOINES – Gov. Terry Branstad on Monday ordered all state agencies to halt any work on Syrian refugee resettlements immediately in order to ensure the security and safety of Iowans. In light of the Paris attacks, resettlement of Syrian refugees in Iowa should cease until a thorough…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Nov. 13
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Nov. 12 against Ann C. Lehnhoff charged with being an accessory to a misdemeanor. Lehnhoff was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Nov. 13
In Greene County district court Desmond Antoine Bell, 38, of Grand Junction was sentenced Nov. 13 after changing his plea to guilty to charges of domestic abuse assault and child endangerment. On the domestic abuse charge he was sentenced to two years in prison; all but 60 days were suspended and he was placed on probation for two years. He was…
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