Challenges all to form a culture we want to live in Editor’s note: Greene County Schools board of education president David Ohrt provided to the board an update on what he called his “mental health status” at the Nov. 21 meeting. His comments follow. “The thing I’ve been thinking about that is really important to me is we make difficult decisions…
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In the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Nov. 21, 2016 Phyllis (Adamson) Gannon will be 90 years old on Nov. 23, 2016. Cards may be sent to her at 2147 260th St., Grand Junction, IA 50107.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Nov. 17
In Greene County district court Danny Lee Thorn, 30, of Glidden was sentenced to five years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated- third offense. All but 30 days was suspended and he was placed on probation for three years. Thorn was fined $3,125 with a $1,093.75 surcharge and a $10…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Nov. 17
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Nov. 16 against Wayne Paul Johnson of Carroll on a charge of theft- fifth degree. He was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. Court costs were $192.69.
Read MoreJPD, sheriff’s office plan special Traffic Enforcement Project
This Thanksgiving law enforcement agencies, including the Jefferson police department and the Greene County sheriff’s office, will ramp up patrols and be on the lookout for seat belt violations.
Read MoreHoliday of Lights under way at medical center
The spacious new lobby/corridor at Greene County Medical Center has allowed a seasonal favorite, the medical center auxiliary’s “Holiday of Lights” to grow. This year’s silent auction includes 50 wreaths, Christmas trees, porch decorations and table centerpieces, about 10 more than in previous years.
Read MoreGobble Gobble Run returns for sixth year
Runners and walkers will own the streets of Paton for the sixth annual Gobble Gobble 5K Run/Walk Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, starting at 8:30 am at the Loren Shriver Community Building in Paton. The registration fee is three canned items per runner, with all items being donated to the Action Resource Center (ARC) food pantry. The registration for T-shirts is past.
Read MoreGrand Junction Community Center a holiday hub
Jungle Into Junction, Holiday of Trees as fundraisers for pool fund A Festival of Trees will kick off at Jingle Into Junction today, Nov. 20, at the Grand Junction Community Center. Jingle Into Junction will feature a soup supper from 5 to 7 pm. Also, bidding in a silent auction of gift baskets, holiday décor and other items will conclude at 6:30.…
Read MoreDoes donate $1,600 to two projects
Does Drove No. 196 made donations to a pair of worthy projects recently. The Does presented a check for $1,000 to Adopt-a-Family for the Christmas basket project. The money was from proceeds from the Election Day soup luncheon.
Read More‘Tree of Life’ donations to medical center oncology dept
The Greene County Medical Center Foundation is once again celebrating the lives of those we have loved and lost by offering the “Tree of Life.” With a $25 gift, the loved one’s name will be attached to a special ornament and placed on the tree. All donations will go to the medical center’s oncology department for equipment purchases. The “Tree…
Read MoreWeather data week ending Nov. 18
Greene County residents were reminded how quickly the weather can change. Thursday was a day for short sleeves or light jackets, and by Friday people were grabbing their winter coats. High temperature in Jefferson for the week was 74 degrees according to KCCI’s SchoolNet 8. Low temperature was 28 degrees. Jefferson received just .03 inch of precipitation during the week that ended…
Read MoreNew coaches, new culture for Ram boys basketball
Public invited to watch practice Members of the community are invited for a sneak peak at the 2016-17 Greene County boys basketball team under new head coach Chris Nelson and assistant Chad Morton.
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