The Greene County boys Tuesday night reminded the Roland-Story Norsemen of an important fact in sports: it’s the final score that counts.
Read MoreDay: February 9, 2016
Ram girls end season at 3-17 after loss to Roland-Story
The Greene County Ram girls basketball team ended their regular season with a 50-34 loss to the Roland-Story Norsemen in Story City Feb. 9. The finished at 3-17 for the season and 3-13 in the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference.
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Feb. 5
In Greene County magistrate court judgment were entered recently in three cases that were initiated in district court. Charges were amended to simple misdemeanors in each case and judgments were entered in the lower court. Beth Ann Lenning, 19, of Yankton, SD, was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge after she pleaded guilty to a charge of theft-fifth degree, amended…
Read MoreLenten Luncheon series begins this week
The ecumenical Lenten Luncheon series begins Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10, at the St Joseph Parish Center in Jefferson. Each Wednesday during Lent one Jefferson church serves a light lunch from 11:45 am to 12:15 pm, followed by a devotional program from 12:15 to 12:45. The programs are typically led by lay members of the host church.
Read MoreOpen letter to the Jefferson city council – Michael F. Mumma
Dear Council Members, I am usually supportive of the council’s decisions and appreciate the time you devote; however, in the last few weeks you have made a decision with which I heartily disagree. This decision involves the hotel/motel tax. On August 7, 2001, the voters of Jefferson authorized a 7 percent tax on the gross receipts of lodging rentals and…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Feb. 5
In Greene County district court Roy Steed Cope, 72, of Centerville was sentenced to two consecutive two-year prison terms Jan. 25 after he pleaded guilty to charges of attempted burglary-third degree and operating a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent. The prison terms were not suspended. Judgments were entered for a $625 fine and a $218.75 surcharge on each count;…
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