Cost could approach $300,000 The Greene County Schools board of education hopes to negotiate a one year lease for bus storage space at the Greene County Fairgrounds and then own a bus garage of its own before the 2017-18 school year.
Read MoreMonth: April 2016
FIFTY FEST carnival ride tickets now available
Discount tickets for carnival rides at the Bell Tower Festival are now available. The 37th annual Bell Tower Festival, FIFTY FEST, in recognition of the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower’s 50th anniversary, is slated for June 10-12. Angie Pedersen, tourism and events coordinator for the Greene County Chamber of Commerce, announced Monday that Amusement Associates of Altoona, the same company who…
Read MorePlanting corn ahead of normal year
Rain slowed planting progress in much of Iowa during the week ending April 24, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 3.6 days suitable for fieldwork, but west central Iowa reported just two days. Other activities for the week included tillage, anhydrous applications, and planting preparations.
Read MoreTiffany wins one-person best shot at Jeff golf course
Tyler Tiffany was the winner in the championship flight of a one-person best shot tournament held Saturday, April 23, at the Jefferson Community Golf Course. Tiffany shot a 62. Chris Anderson was second with a 65 and Terry Canavan placed third with a 68.
Read MoreThe Behn report
April 22, 2016 This week in the Senate: We passed SR 112 on Wednesday, commending the results of Taiwan’s 2016 presidential election. This resolution reaffirms Iowa’s support for increasing Taiwan’s international profile, and strengthening and expanding sister-state ties between Iowa and Taiwan. We are still unsure when adjournment will be. We’ve been moving budget bills each day and will be…
Read MoreGreene County sixth at boys Tiger-Knight Relays
The Greene County boys’ track team finished sixth at the Carroll Tiger-Knight Relays on Thursday, April 21. Max Neese, Nick Schroeder and Daric Whipple posted second in three events for the highest placings on the team.
Read MoreFormer Scranton teacher killed in bike/truck crash
A tragic accident has claimed the life of a life-long teacher, Joleen Stork of Glidden. The 60-year-old died Friday evening near her home north of Glidden. The Iowa State Patrol investigated the collision that occurred at 6:42 pm on April 22 on Carroll County Road E-26, east of Sycamore. Stork was westbound riding a Mongoose mountain bicycle. A 2005 Chevrolet…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending April 22
In Greene County district court Teisha Ann Thomas, 22, of Vail was granted a deferred judgment after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of possession of marijuana-first offense. She was placed on informal probation for one year. She must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any recommended treatment at her own expense. A judgment was entered…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending April 22
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered April 22 against Vincent Andrew Ratliff of Jefferson in a case that was initiated in district court. Ratliff was charged with harassment-second degree. The charge was amended to harassment-third degree and a judgment was entered for a $65 fine with a $22.75 surcharge. Restitution for his court appointed attorney’s fees will…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net April 25, 2016 The Rippey public library board of trustees will host an open house for Katrina Buttler, new librarian, Wednesday, April 27, from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to meet and greet Katrina.
Read MoreSheriff’s report – April 2016
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Saturday, April 30: At 12:26 am, a deputy assisted a Jefferson Police Officer with a domestic call in 900 block of W. Lincoln Way in Jefferson. At 7:53 am a deputy was advised by the Guthrie County sheriff’s office of a reported single vehicle rollover accident that was…
Read MorePolice blotter – April 2016
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Saturday, April 30: At 3:39 am officers were called to Wild Rose Casino for a small plastic bag of suspected narcotics that had been dropped on the floor by a customer. The officer spoke to the male subject, who denied the bag came from him. The officer is investigating…
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