To the editor, I would like to respond to Sid Jones’s letter to the editor regarding his concern about my ability to represent all of Greene County.
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Greene County district court, week ending Nov. 3
In Greene County district court Kathryn Lynn Welch, 52, of Grand Junction was granted a deferred judgment Oct. 28 after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of possession of marijuana- second offense. She was placed on informal probation for one year and she must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any recommended treatment at her own…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Nov. 3
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Nov. 2 against Mitchell Lane Mothei of Jefferson on a charge of fraudulent practice- fifth degree. He was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. He must also pay $125 restitution. Court costs were $60.
Read MoreVote Tuesday
The polls will be open for the general election Tuesday from 7 am to 9 pm. All participating voters will vote for federal, state and countywide races. Some townships will vote on township trustees and the voters in the city of Jefferson will elect a city council member. It is not necessary to vote in every race on the ballot;…
Read MoreLeaf raking tradition continues
Greene County High School’s annual leaf raking service project topped last year’s total by five, with students raking 138 yards in Jefferson, Scranton and Grand Junction. Students, teachers, and community volunteers enjoyed temperatures in the low 70s as they raked the afternoon of Tuesday, Nov. 1. According to teacher Teresa Green, the project allows students to show their appreciation for everything the…
Read MoreTop tourism award to RVP~1875: History Boy Theatre
RVP~1875: History Boy Theatre was honored as one of the two best tourist attractions in rural Iowa, sharing the award with the John Wayne Birthplace and Museum in Winterset. The award was made at the Iowa Tourism Conference in Davenport last month. The conference is hosted by the Iowa Tourism Office and the travel Federation of Iowa. The awards are selected based on…
Read MorePublic health adds more flu shot clinics
Greene County Medical Center’s public health department has added another series of flu clinics for the public. All clinics take place in the public health offices located on Level B at Greene County Medical Center. New dates and times include: Monday, Nov. 7: 9 am – Noon Monday, Nov. 14: 9 am – Noon Thursday, Nov. 17: 3 pm –…
Read MoreFarm Credit Services donates to new fairgrounds beef barn
Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) recently contributed $3,000 to help construct a beef barn on the Greene County fairgrounds in Jefferson. FCSAmerica’s Carroll office made the donation as part of a three-year commitment to contribute a total of $8,500 to the project.
Read MoreWeather data, week ending Nov. 4
Temperatures were much warmer than normal for the first week in November, with some area residents saying it felt like summer, but without humidity. High temperature for the week ending Nov. 4 was 77 degrees in Jefferson, according to KCCI’s SchoolNet 8. Low temperature was 42 degrees in the early morning Friday. Jefferson received just .03 inch of precipitation.
Read MoreMany opinions aired, but no decision made at school board special meeting
Decision to close Intermediate School tabled to Nov. 9 Emotions were high but the discussion was civil at a special meeting of the Greene County board of education at the Intermediate School in Grand Junction Wednesday evening. An overflow crowd of about 125 persons attended the meeting, which was called to hear public comment and then make a decision on…
Read MoreNOTICE – Deadline for election-related letters
No letters to the editor related to the Nov. 8 general election will be posted at GreeneCountyNewsOnline after Friday, Nov. 4, at 5 pm unless they are in direct rebuttal to a previously posted letter. Thank you.
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Sid Jones
To the editor, I am voting for Guy Richardson’s re-election to the Greene County board of supervisors because the whole county needs his representation.
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