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 MoreYear: 2015
Corn 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…
Read MoreRed Cross, Hy-Vee seeking heroes
Heroes from Nebraska and Iowa will be recognized during the game in Lincoln on Friday, November 27, 2015 DES MOINES — Who is your hero? Do you know someone who has performed an extraordinary act of courage or dedicated countless hours to a special cause? The American Red Cross is looking for those unheralded and unselfish citizens who have gone…
Read More4-H news
Hardin Happy Hustlers The Hardin Happy Hustlers 4-H club met at the Greene County Extension office Sept. 13. The meeting began with a fun game of life-size Jenga. We then held our annual election of officers. The 2015-16 Hardin Happy Hustlers officers are president Jared Marshall, vice president Lucas Fisher, secretary Ben Bravard, treasurer Nick Killion, and activity director Izzy…
Read MoreReminder from Alliant: Watch for utility equipment when harvesting
Alliant Energy reminds customers and all farmers to pay extra attention to utility equipment while using farm machinery. Every fall, tractors, combines, augers, tillage equipment, tiling machines and other related equipment are at high risk to hit power poles, guy wires connected to poles, overhead or underground electric lines and natural gas pipelines or equipment.
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