Ram girls lose by wide margin Greene County Ram basketball fans finally saw the game they’ve been waiting for when the boys topped the PCM Mustangs 76-54 in Monroe Tuesday night. It was the first game of the season in which every player has been eligible to play.
Read MoreDay: January 12, 2016
Q & A: Iowa caucuses
~with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) Q: Why are the Iowa caucuses so significant? A: For more than four decades, presidential candidates have come to Iowa to test the electoral waters. That’s because the Iowa caucuses serve as the first contest in the nation on the road to the White House.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net January 11, 2015 Rippey Lions: The Rippey Lions Club met Jan. 4 for a potluck meal. Following the meal, the business meeting included plans for the food to be served at the Bike Ride to Rippey (BRR) on Feb. 6. This includes preparing food, serving, etc. Dale Hanaman is the…
Read MoreGov Branstad: 2016 Condition of the State
DES MOINES – Gov. Terry E. Branstad on Jan. 12delivered the 2016 Condition of the State address to the Iowa General Assembly and the people of Iowa. In his address, Gov. Branstad struck an optimistic tone about the upcoming legislative session and the future of Iowa. The governor also spoke about the need for a responsible budget, and setting priorities…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Jan. 8
In Greene County district court George R. Byerly, 57, of Jefferson was sentenced Jan. 8 after pleading guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated-first offense. He was sentenced to two days in jail and must pay a $48 per day sheriff’s fee for the time he serves. He must complete the recommendations of a substance abuse evaluation he has…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Jan. 8
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment for a $65 fine with a $22.75 surcharge and a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge was entered against Karah Brown of Jefferson on a charge of theft-fifth degree. Brown must also pay $12.99 restitution to Hy-Vee.
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