In Greene County district court dispositions were entered in a pair of cases against Omar Felan Estrada, 29, of Grand Junction. In the first case Estrada was sentenced to 60 days in jail on a charge of theft-fourth degree, amended from burglary-third degree. The jail time was suspended and he was placed on informal probation for one year. He was…
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‘Libraries Transform!” theme of National Library Week
April 10-16 is National Library Week, a time to celebrate the dynamic changes that are happening in today’s libraries across the nation. First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country. Several activities for adults and children are planned, beginning with an open house Monday, April…
Read MoreMedical center creates $24 million-plus impact on local economy
Alone it adds $15,524,579 and 391 jobs to local economy Greene County Medical Center generates 591 jobs that add $24,151,791 to the Greene County area’s economy, according to the latest study by the Iowa Hospital Association (IHA). In addition, the medical center’s employees by themselves spend $2,425,583 on retail sales and contribute $147,155 in state sales tax revenue.
Read MoreAuthor joins book discussions via Skype
Those who attended the Greene County Reads book discussions Thursday of “Sisters of Shiloh” were treated to a surprise guest. Author Becky Hepinstall joined the discussions on Skype from her home in Virginia.
Read MoreVFW finishes renovations
Funding from Community Foundation Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9599 in Jefferson is in the midst of completing its lengthy interior renovation thanks to the recent grant from the Greene County Community Foundation.
Read More‘Spring for books’ at the FOL used book sale
The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library invites area residents to “spring for books” at the annual spring book sale Thursday through Saturday, April 21-23, during regular library hours.
Read MoreWeather data, week ending April 8
The week that ended April 8 included weather for wearing shorts and weather for wearing a winter coat, and plenty of wind most days. KCCI’s SchoolNet Jefferson site recorded a high temperature of 83 degrees on Sunday and a daytime high of only 48 degrees on Friday. Low temperature for the week was 30 degrees on Friday.
Read More‘Reading Is ALL the BUZZ’ at the 2016 Toddler Fest
The 11th annual “Toddler Fest” will be held Saturday, April 16, from 10 am to noon at the Greene County Community Center. Toddlers 2-5 years old and their families are invited to spend time together at this free event that encourages children to “Bee A Reader”.
Read MoreSchool board to hold first public forum April 13
The Greene County Schools board of education will hold its first public forum Wednesday, April 13, at 5:30 pm in the conference room at the administration building, 204 W. Madison in Jefferson. The forum will follow public hearings on next year’s school calendar, an amendment to the current year budget, and next year’s budget.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net April 4, 2016 Upcoming events: The Rippey fire department will hold an open house Saturday, April 9, from 9 am to noon at the fire station. This will be an opportunity to meet and thank the Rippey firemen who respond to the emergency needs of the community. The fire trucks…
Read MoreStuart named ‘Employee of the Year’ at medical center
Bret Stuart, network technician and systems administrator, was chosen as 2015 Employee of the Year at a special employee recognition celebration held on March 29 at Greene County Medical Center. The recognition celebration honored all Employee of the Year nominees, as well as all employees with 5-year milestone anniversaries.
Read MoreDreams come true
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Recently I read in the newspaper that a delivery truck for a potato chip company stopped along the shoulder of an interstate in Florida and was struck by a passing delivery truck full of Busch beer. Beer and chips at the ready. Happy Hour on I-95.
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