The Churdan public library will begin its summer reading program, with the statewide theme of “Every Hero Has a Story,” with a program featuring military heroes. The summer reading program will be held Wednesdays, starting June 3. A morning program aimed at preschool audiences will begin at 9:30 am. An afternoon program for children through fifth grade will begin at…
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Sacrifices of military personnel honored around the county
Memorial Day observances were held around the county this past weekend. American Legion and VFW posts, along with community volunteers, spearheaded the ceremonies of remembrance for those who have died in military service to our country. The traditional service at Pleasant Hill Church in Grant Township, complete with Wallace Teagarden delivering Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, was held Sunday afternoon. Teagarden…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending May 22
In Greene County district court Brian Keith Dunlap, 40, of Perry was sentenced May 18 to three five-year prison terms after he changed his plea to guilty to three counts of burglary-third degree. Two of the prison terms are consecutive; the third is concurrent. All three terms are concurrent to prison terms Dunlap is serving on Dallas County charges. Judgments…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending May 22
In Greene County magistrate court Brittany Kay Smith of Jefferson was found guilty at a trial May 22 of assault. She was fined $100 with a $35 surcharge. She must pay $1,196 for property damaged during the assault. Court costs were $81.50.
Read MoreSchedule changes for softball, baseball
The Greene County softball and baseball games scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, have been postponed until Thursday, May 28. The 9th grade baseball game scheduled for Thursday, May 28, has been moved to Tuesday, June 2, at 10 am. The 9th grade softball games against Gilbert on June 5 June 30 have been cancelled.
Read MoreCity is given vintage commercial building
Plan is to repair the building and sell it The city of Jefferson now owns the commercial property at 205 N. Wilson, immediately north of Angie’s Tea Garden. The family of Bud Nelson, owner of the building, recently gave the city the building, along with $5,000 for needed repairs. Jefferson city administrator Mike Palmer said it is the goal of…
Read MoreGravestone of Civil War veteran to be dedicated
~by Valerie Ogren, Greene County Genealogical Society After the passing of 109 years, the gravestone of Isaac H. Ford will be dedicated Saturday, May 30, at 1 pm in the Junction Township Cemetery. The dedication will be performed by the honor guard unit known officially as Company “A”, 49th Regiment Iowa Veteran Volunteer Infantry, and called colloquially “The Governor’s Own…
Read MoreSheriff’s report, May 2015
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Sunday, May 31: At 9:20 pm a deputy transported a female prisoner that had been arrested by the Jefferson police department with active warrants from Guthrie County, to the Greene County line to be picked up by a Guthrie County deputy. At 10:59 pm a deputy was dispatched…
Read MorePolice blotter, May 2015
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Sunday, May 31: At 4:04 pm a complainant reported an alleged assault that took place at Dairy Queen. At 5:53 pm a caller reported a domestic disturbance at a residence in the 300 block of W. Washington St. The officer arrested Patrick Kennedy, 30, of Jefferson on outstanding warrants…
Read MoreFlower baskets again adorn the lamp posts
There were 36 green thumbs and the people attached to them Friday morning assembling the 32 hanging baskets that will decorate the lamp posts around the courthouse square in Jefferson.
Read MoreRelay for Life passes $50K mark
Books don’t close until Aug. 31 The total of funds raised at the 2015 American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Greene County has surpassed the $50,000 mark, the organizing committee learned at a wrap-up meeting Thursday. Fifteen teams raised a total of $21,057.91, with Home State Bank’s Team Towers leading the way at $6,073.84. The Cancer Crusaders raised $2,594.55,…
Read MoreSpecial centennial fundraiser event at GJ library
Features creative endeavors of Gigi Robinson The Grand Junction public library will host a special program, “The Art, Crafts and Collectibles of Virginia ‘Gigi’ Robinson,” on Sunday, May 24, at 3 pm at the library. The event is a fundraiser to support the library’s centennial programming in 2016. Virginia Robinson served for many years on the GJ public library board…
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