Greene County School’s purchase of the former National Guard armory for use as a bus garage has hit a small snag. The purchase is contingent on the boiler and septic system working. The boiler was winterized about six years ago, and that included removing the gas meter. No inspection can be done on the boiler until Alliant Energy installs a…
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Greene Co, P-C look to improve communication, sharing
No interest from P-C in a countywide district The Greene County and Paton-Churdan boards of education set the groundwork for improving communication at a joint meeting Nov. 30 at the school in Churdan. P-C superintendent Kreg Lensch set the tone for the meeting, saying meeting together in “healthy for both districts.”
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Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Dec. 5, 2016 Piano recital reminder – The piano students of Janice Johnston will present a recital Thursday, Dec. 15, at 6:30 pm at the Rippey Community room. Non-piano students will assist with the program by reading some poetry selections, handing out programs and serving as hosts.
Read MoreMichael Ross, 1962 – 2016
A service of remembrance was held Wednesday, Dec. 7, at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Michael Lee Ross, 54, of Grand Junction. Pastor Steve Ransom of the First United Methodist Church in Grand Junction offered words of comfort. Honorary bearers were Dewey Phipps, Bob Ross, Mike Fields, Clay Cook, Danny Fields, Kevin Eckas and Steve Drake. Casket bearers were…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Dec. 1
Persons paid fines for scheduled traffic violations during the week ending Dec. 1 as follows: Jennifer Nicole Debord of Dawson, failure to maintain control, $100; Lewis Harold Pierson of Jefferson and Megan Rose Brooks of Churdan, operation without registration card or plate, $50; *Wayne Lee Carlson of Paton and Jory Eugene Joy of Scranton, unsafe backing on highway, $100; *Brian…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Dec. 1
In Greene County district court Justin Ray Lopez, 18, of Jefferson was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge after he pleaded guilty to a charge of no driver’s license, amended from driving while license revoked. He must pay restitution for his court appointed attorney to be determined and $100 court costs.
Read MoreTown & Country Band, Greene Co Singers to perform in Churdan Sunday
The Town and Country Band and the Greene County Singers will present a joint Christmas concert Sunday, Dec. 4, at 2 pm in the Paton-Churdan school auditorium. Both groups will perform seasonal favorites, with the band under the direction of Victoria Chargo and the Singers under the direction of Sheilah McGregor Pound. The program will conclude with both groups joining…
Read MoreNational Honor Society inducts 19
The National Honor Society at Greene County High School inducted 19 new members Sunday, Nov. 14. Current members presided over the ceremony. Guest speaker was Mary Pedersen RN, a past NHS member and a 2005 Jefferson-Scranton graduate.
Read MoreFriends of the Library holding used book sale
The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library invite residents to do their Christmas shopping at the library. The Friends are sponsoring a used book sale throughout December in both the adult and children’s departments. Come in during regular library hours to see an assortment of children’s books as well as fiction and non-fiction for adults. Movies and children’s T-shirts are…
Read MoreVFW receives donation
Bill and Barb Kendall recently donated $2,000 to VFW Post 9599 for ongoing expenses. Pictured with Barb Kendall (center) are VFW aide de camp Kenny Arbuckle (left) and post commander Don Ihnken (right). The VFW post, located on the east side of the courthouse square in Jefferson, is a welcome place for veterans. It is open most weekday mornings. According to…
Read MoreLandus invites producers to launch of Insight contracts
Grain customers/producers are invited to learn how to diversify the way price risk can be managed through Landus Cooperative’s Insight program. “At Landus Cooperative, we believe it is important for every producer to have a grain marketing plan,” said the cooperative’s vice [resident of producer grain marketing Tom Guinan. “This plan should be diversified with various time frames and alternatives…
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Hardin Happy Hustlers – The monthly meeting of the Hardin Happy Hustlers was held Nov. 6 in Clover Hall at the Greene County Fairgrounds in Jefferson. The evening began with a social activity presented by activity directors Izzy Bravard and Shailynne Woodley. Club leaders Kathy Bravard, Sharon Fisher and Kathy Marshall welcomed the families to the meeting. The club members…
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