Greene County could lose an estimated $420,000 a year in federal funds if President-elect Donald Trump is able to carry out one particular point in his pre-election plan for immigration reform.
Read MoreYear: 2016
Another lively public hearing on drainage matters
For the second time in less than three months the county supervisors, serving as trustees of drainage districts, on Monday listened to technical information and lively comments from property owners and farmers.
Read MoreBurrell leaves P-C school board; Happe appointed
The Paton-Churdan school board at its Nov. 14 meeting honored Steve Burrell and thanked him for 15 years of service on the board. Burrell resigned from the board in September. Eric Happe was appointed to fill the vacancy.
Read MoreChamber seeking ABC Award nominations
The Greene County Chamber is seeking nominations for the 2016 ABC Award to be presented at its annual meeting in January 2017 (date to be announced). Nominations are due by Friday, Jan. 1. The ABC Award (Above and Beyond the Call) is presented annually to an individual or couple who through personal involvement, leadership qualities and unselfish giving of time…
Read More2016 growing season winding down with warm, dry conditions
Minimal precipitation and warm temperatures allowed farmers to make progress towards harvest completion during the week ending Nov. 13, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 6.7 days suitable for fieldwork. Activities for the week included harvesting, baling corn stalks, tiling, terracing, hauling and spreading manure, and anhydrous application.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Nov. 14, 2016 Rippey relatives and Rippey alumni class members of 1962 were notified of the death of John Douglas Johnson of Panora on Nov. 4, 2016.
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, Nov. 4-9
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Nov. 4 against Robert Alan Fry of Jefferson on a charge of assault. Fry was initially charged with domestic abuse assault- second offense. He was fined $100 with a $35 surcharge. He must also pay $300 restitution for his court appointed attorney’s fees and $156.50 court costs.
Read MoreGreene County district court, Nov. 4-9
In Greene County district Joey Ann Godwin, 36, of Jefferson and Tyson James Ruth, 36, of Jefferson pleaded not guilty to charges of possession of burglars tools. Trial dates were set for Jan. 24 in both cases. A case was initiated Nov. 7 against Jami Lyn Stupka, 26, of Webster City on a charge of manufacture/ deliver/ or possession with…
Read MoreSixth graders raise money for ‘celebration gifts’
Bella Linberg (left) and Sadie Gilbertson, sixth graders at Greene County Intermediate School, visited Greene County Medical Center last week to make a $314 donation. They presented a check to Aleah Ferguson (right), a chemotherapy nurse. Ferguson will use the money to purchase “celebration gifts” for patients having their last chemotherapy treatments.
Read MoreEcumenical Thanksgiving services planned
The Greene County Ministerial Association will host an ecumenical Thanksgiving service this Sunday, Nov. 20, at 6 pm at Central Christian Church in Jefferson. Pastor Devin Wolters of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson will share the message. The Greene County Singers and a mass choir will provide music.
Read More‘Jingle Into Junction’ next Sunday
All area residents are invited to “Jingle Into Junction” next Sunday, Nov. 20, at the Grand Junction Community Center. Grand Junction Horizons will serve a soup supper from 5 to 7 pm, and there will be festive tree lighting ceremony at 6:30. There will be a silent auction of holiday and other items; bids will close at 6:30. The items…
Read MorePremier showing for teens of J.K. Rowling movie
Greene County teens are invited to a special premier showing of “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” Friday, Nov. 18. There is no charge for the first 200 teens (grades 6-12) who pre-register at their local library. Along with free admission, students will get a free bag of popcorn or a coupon for $2 off at the concession stand.…
Read More