In Greene County magistrate court Brittany Kay Smith of Jefferson was sentenced to 30 days in jail on a charge of domestic abuse assault, amended from domestic abuse assault – third or subsequent offense. All but two of the 30 days jail time was suspended. A judgment was entered for $100 court costs.
Read MoreMonth: May 2016
Greene County district court, week ending May 20
In Greene County district court the following persons pleaded not guilty at arraignments: Tammy Ann Tolsdorf, 49, of Grand Junction, possession of methamphetamine-third or subsequent offense; Dean J. Kokinis, 61, of Glenview, IL, possession of marijuana-first offense; and Robert Duane Schultz, 53, of Ankeny, insurance fraud, arson-first degree and criminal mischief-first degree. Trial dates were set for July 26 for…
Read MoreSearch warrant issued for cell phone in Pizza Ranch investigation
The Jefferson police department has secured a search warrant to check the cellular phone records of Andrew Schultz, brother of Pizza Ranch owner Rob Schultz, in connection with the investigation of arson at the Jefferson restaurant Jan. 26-27. The search warrant was served on US Cellular May 19. According to the application for the search warrant, a message that was…
Read MoreCongratulations, graduates
Greene County and Paton-Churdan are both holding commencement exercises this afternoon at 2 pm. Greene County commencement will be at Greene County Middle School; Paton-Churdan commencement will be at the school in Churdan. Both schools started what may be a new tradition – a Senior Walk. Wearing their caps and gowns, the graduates walked through school hallways retracing the steps…
Read MoreJefferson couple to Odyssey of the Mind World Finals
Jerry and Hollie Roberts of Jefferson have been named to positions for Odyssey of the Mind World Finals. Iowa State University is hosting the international gathering May 25-28 in Ames. Both Jerry and Hollie are on the Iowa board of directors.
Read MoreStudents earn ribbons for woodworking
A trio of Greene County woodworking students competed at the South East Polk Expo May 13. Sophomore Charles Gunn and juniors Collin Kirkland and George Zito each earned an “Outstanding” rating in complexity of project and quality of workmanship, an overall rating of “Outstanding” in their division and each earned second place in Division III – material processing in woodworking.
Read MorePancakes at Spring Lake next Saturday
The Grand Junction Lions Club will serve its annual Memorial weekend picnic next Saturday, May 28, at the lakeside shelter house at Spring Lake Park. Serving will be from 7 to 10 am. Area residents as well as those camping at the park are invited.
Read MoreHam balls Memorial Day in Grand Junction
All are invited to a ham ball dinner Memorial Day, May 30, at the First Presbyterian Church in Grand Junction. Serving will be from 11 am to 1 pm. The menu includes ham balls, cheesy potatoes, sweet corn, a salad bar, beverages and pie. Tickets are $9 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger. Carry-outs will be available.
Read MoreA rural/caper/drone
~by Ehjude! (Editor’s note: The following is shared by Judy Tomenga, using her writer’s name Ehjude!. Judy is a rural Greene County resident) First of all, remember where we live…….out in the middle of NO WHERE! Sunday morning as we prepared to leave for town to do our Sunday things, we noticed way back at the southeast side of the…
Read MoreWeather data, week ending May 20
Jefferson received no rain during the week that ended Friday, May 20. According to KCCI’s SchoolNet, Jefferson has received 1.5 inches less precipitation so far this month than average. Average rainfall from May 1 to May 20 is 2.67 inches; Jefferson has received 1.27 this month. High temperature for the week was 75 degrees; low temperature was 40 degrees. Winds…
Read MoreQ & A: Older Americans Month
~with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Q: What is Older Americans Month? A: For the last half-century, the month of May is dedicated to recognize the contributions and concerns of this growing demographic in American society. The population of those age 65 or older represent about one in every seven Americans. What’s even more remarkable is the number of persons who…
Read MoreRams conclude state track & field meet with sprint medley relay
In the final Ram appearance at the state track and field meet, the girls 800 meter sprint medley relay placed 14th with a time of 1:52.49. Runners were freshman Melanie Doran, sophomores Laurin Lyons and Megan Durbin, and junior Olivia Hansen. Winning time in class 3A was 1:46.46 set by Wahlert High School of Dubuque. That was a state meet record…
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