Annie’s Project is the agricultural business education program that empowers farm and ranch women who want to be more knowledgeable about their agricultural enterprises. Greene County Extension is excited to make this program available beginning Thursday, Jan. 12.
Read MoreMonth: December 2016
County supes honor retirees
Tuesday was the time for county supervisors to honor retirees and their service to Greene County. Four retirees were honored during the supervisors’ meeting. Outgoing supervisor Guy Richardson was honored for 16 years as a county supervisor. Board chair John Muir thanked him for the instruction he offered. “He’s been here since I’ve been here and one way or another,…
Read MoreNorthey reviews key issues facing Iowa ag in 2016
Iowa ag secretary also notes economic challenges, progress on water quality, expanded renewable fuel retail options DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey last week highlighted some of the top ag issues in Iowa in 2016. “Iowa farmers saw record production for both corn and soybeans again in 2016. However, low prices are making profitability a real challenge…
Read MoreGreene Co Schools okays early retirements
The early retirements of teachers totaling 95-1/2 years of experience and non-certified staff with another 63-1/2 years of experience were approved by the Greene County Schools board of education at its Dec. 21 meeting.
Read MoreVernon Bancroft, 1946 – 2016
Services were Wednesday, Dec. 28, at Salem United Methodist Church in Paton for Vernon James Bancroft, 70, of Paton. The Rev David Arulnathan, pastor of the church, and Glenn Rhoden of Paton offered words of comfort. Honorary bearers were Jim Fields, Don Fields, Wayne Ubben, Daryl Ewing, Ron Steinkamp, employees of Gowrie Livestock Auction and all the 4-H horse youth…
Read MoreGreene County district court, Dec. 16-21
In Greene County district court Brett Tyler Adams, 30, of Jefferson pleaded not guilty Dec. 20 to a charge of unlawful betting- winning more than $500, less than $1,000. A trial date was set for Feb. 28.
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, Dec. 16-21
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Dec. 21 against Patrick Michael Kennedy of Jefferson on a charge of harassment, amended from violation of a no contact order. Kennedy was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. He must also pay $100 restitution for his court appointed attorney’s fees and $60 court costs.
Read MoreGreene County sheriff’s report – December 2016
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Saturday, Dec. 31: At 5:35 pm a deputy investigated a car-deer accident on County Road N-65 (D Ave) and County Road E-19 (140th St) in Cedar Township. The driver had left the scene. At 6:30 pm a deputy conducted tobacco compliance checks on all stores in the county;…
Read MoreJefferson police blotter – December 2016
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Saturday, Dec. 31: At 10:18 am members of the Kingdom Hall at 1701 N. Elm St reported a burglary occurring to a shed on the property. Subjects forced the locked shed open and removed power lawn tools. The officer is investigating. At 4:27 pm an officer investigated a two…
Read MoreDonation to food pantry subs for daily fee at rec center this week
The Jefferson park and recreation department is once again holding its holiday food drive to benefit the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center food pantry. Now through Dec 31, the daily fee for non-members will be waived for anyone who brings at least one non-perishable item for the food pantry. At least one item per person, per day is requested.…
Read MoreLegion tells winners in fifth grade essay contest
American Legion Post 11 held a brief assembly at Greene County Intermediate School Dec. 22 to announce that Eli Mohr is the first place winner in this year’s essay contest for fifth graders. He received $30 and his essay will be forwarded to district level competition. Cody Stephenson was second and received $20. Kaylee Stalder was third and received $10.
Read MoreHS staff members sacrifice hair to help a colleague
Five Greene County High School staff members started the holiday break with Marine-style haircuts as a fundraiser to repair the modified van of colleague Charlie Hane. The student body watched as Chad Morton, Heath Telleen, Dean Lansman, Kyle Kinne and Charlie Hane were administered buzz cuts by Morton’s mother Carole, now of Jefferson, and school custodian Brenda Miller. The project…
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