In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered against Patrick J. Doepp of Grand Junction. Doepp had been charged in district court with assault-serious. The charge was amended to assault-simple and magistrate Rita Pedersen entered a judgment against Doepp for a $100 fine with a $35 surcharge. Court costs were $127.84.
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Third Market to Market Relay/Iowa gets cool start in Jefferson
The weather was only in the mid-40s but the 2,500 or so runners who descended on Jefferson Saturday morning for the start of the Market to Market Relay/Iowa called it a perfect day to run.
Read MoreCounty Democrats to meet
The Greene County Democratic party central committee will meet Tuesday, May 12, at 7 pm at Prairie Blue on the west side of the courthouse square in Jefferson. Representatives from each of the precincts are part of the committee. Anyone who is interested is welcome to attend.
Read MoreDean, Lois McAtee relish living in Iowa, giving back to their community
(Editor’s note: The following feature, shared by The Scranton Journal, is part of that publication’s annual “Celebrating Marriages of 50 Years or More” section, published May 6. The special section was compiled by Luann Waldo and Lora Koch) Dean and Lois McAtee of Jefferson Married September 1, 1956 Born in two different states, it was the town of Adel where…
Read MoreGreene County senior musicians honored
Greene County High School senior musicians were honored at the annual Awards Concert May 5. The 15 seniors in the mixed chorus and the eight seniors in the concert band were introduced along with their parents. Vocalists Parker Willis and Annie Palmer (pictured) were selected by choir director Dave Heupel to receive the Arion Award. The award recognizes musicianship and…
Read MoreLocal funds available for college-bound seniors
The trustees of the Dora Mahanay Educational Trust reminds all graduating high school seniors and their parents that thousands of dollars are available to be loaned to local graduating seniors. These loans are substantial, up to $4,000 per year, with $16,000 total. And the interest rate is only 3 percent, with interest and payments starting after graduation.
Read MoreP.A.W.S. slates garage sale fundraiser
P.A.W.S. (People for Animal Welfare Society) will hold its annual garage sale May 29-30 Friday in Clover Hall at the Greene County Fairgrounds. Proceeds from the sale will be used to benefit companion animals in Greene County, including veterinary services and educational programs. The sale will be open Friday, May 29, from 8 am to 6 pm, and Saturday, May 30, from…
Read MoreCommunity blood drive this Tuesday in Jefferson
Summer schedule told LifeServe Blood Center will hold a community blood drive Tuesday, May 12, from 12:30 to 5:30 pm at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way in Jefferson. Call 1-800-287-4903 or visit www.lifeservebloodcenter.org to make an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome.
Read MoreVeterans plan Armed Forces Day picnic lunch
Armed Forces Day is a day to recognize members of the Armed Forces who are currently serving. To mark Armed Forces Day on May 16, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary, and the American Legion will host an Armed Forces Day picnic Saturday, May 16,, from 11 am to 2 pm at the VFW hall, 109 N. Chestnut St, in Jefferson.
Read MoreSweet recognition for providers at ELC
Children at the Greene County Early Learning Center had a chance to decorate cookies for the care providers there Friday for Provider Recognition. Tina Meseck (left) of Better For You Bakery not only donated cookies, frosting and decorations, but her time Friday morning as well. Provider Delaney Gibson was among the providers who helped with the sweet project.
Read MoreWest Central tells scholarship recipients
RALSTON – For the 20th consecutive year, West Central® Cooperative is awarding Excellence in Agriculture scholarships for area seniors pursuing agriculture-related post-secondary education. This year, seven students have each been awarded $1,500. “Over the course of two decades, our Excellence in Agriculture scholarship has supported the education of engineers, agronomists, veterinarians, biologists and today’s grain and livestock producers,” explained West Central’s…
Read MoreGreene County Elementary tells Bucket Fillers
Bucket Fillers for April at Greene County Elementary were (from left) K-Lee Goff, Gracie Venteicher and Ethan Kuipers. Logan Edwards was also a Bucket Filler but is not pictured. March Bucket Fillers were (from left) Ava Perrett, Danica Goff, Gavin Blair and Vanessa Hale. Jefferson Hy-Vee manager Lori Subbert is pictured with the children. Hy-Vee sponsors the month recognition which…
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