In Greene County district court Joshua Harold Gingery, 32, of Churdan was sentenced to two years in prison after he pleaded guilty to a charge of attempted burglary- third degree, amended from burglary- second degree. The prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation for two years. Gingery was fined $625 with a $218.75 surcharge and a $125…
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Greene County magistrate court, week ending Oct. 27
In Greene County magistrate court Deann Marie Goff, 34, of Jefferson was sentenced Oct. 12 to consecutive 30 days in jail on each of two charges: harassment- third degree and criminal mischief- fifth degree. The jail terms were suspended and Goff was placed on informal probation for one year. On each charge she was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge.…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – October 2016
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Monday, Oct. 31: At 6:46 am, a deputy was dispatched to the 300 block of S. Wise St in Paton to investigate the theft of property from a vehicle. At 9:54 am a deputy was advised by a Scranton city employee of suspicious activity at the city park…
Read MorePolice blotter – October 2016
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Monday, Oct. 31: At 6:45 am an officer assisted a motorist who had struck a deer in the 1600 block of Westwood Drive. The vehicle had very minor damages and the owner did not want a report made. The officer had to put the injured deer down. At 12:14…
Read MoreFour Greene County musicians to All-State Festival
Greene County High School will be represented by three vocalists and a bass clarinet player at the All-State Music Festival on the Iowa State University Campus Nov. 17-19. They were selected at auditions in Atlantic Oct. 22.
Read MoreHam balls in Paton Nov. 6
The Paton United Methodist Church will host a ham ball dinner Sunday, Nov. 6, from 11:30 am to 1 pm at the church. The menu includes ham balls, baked potatoes, green beans, homemade rolls, a salad bar, pie and beverages. Tickets will be available at the door. The church is handicap accessible. Carry-outs will be available. All are welcome.
Read MoreProhibition topic of author talk Nov. 8
Also an Election Night fundraiser supper The Churdan public library will present Iowa author Linda Betsinger McCann and “Prohibition in Eastern Iowa” Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 6:30 pm at the library. While most people know of organized crime and Al Capone in Chicago, they forget that Capone was in Iowa as well, and that there were murders in Iowa over…
Read MoreChocolate FRIENDzy winners told
Winners of the first-ever Chocolate FRIENDzy Oct. 22 were Cheree Derry with her recipe for Peanut Butter Potato Chip Balls in first place and Cassie Baugh with Chocolate Caramel Bars. Derry’s prize was the book Inside Charlie’s Chocolate Factory. Baugh won the movie “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.” The come-and-go event featured seven tables with various chocolate treats for…
Read More‘Scholarships for Students’ fundraiser a success
The GCEA (Greene County Education Association) thanks several businesses and individuals for helping with a successful barbecue fundraiser for “Scholarships for Students.” “We appreciate your donations and contributions to this event. Money raised will support scholarships to graduating students next spring,” a GCEA spokesperson said.
Read MoreWeather data, week ending Oct. 28
Jefferson received no rain during the week that ended Oct. 28, according to KCCI’s SchoolNet 8 reporting station at Greene County High School. Low temperature for the week was 41 degrees; high temperature was a summery 83 degrees Frida afternoon.
Read MoreBell tower closes for the season this Sunday
The last weekend of viewing autumn colors from the observation deck of the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower is this weekend, Oct. 29-30. Weekend hours are 10 am to 4 pm. After Sunday, bell tower souvenirs, including flat and 3-D magnets, key tags, snow globes, pencils and T-shirts will be available at Homestead Bakery and Coffee. Wine and shot glasses and sterling silver charms are…
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The Greene County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, Nov. 5, at 10 am in the basement meeting room of the Jefferson public library. Bill Burkett will share information about War of Northern Aggression: Confederate States of America—Burkett Family. Guests are always welcome. The meeting room is handicapped accessible.
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