There will be a hunter safety training course offered Feb. 28 and March 2 and 4. The course, sponsored by the Greene County conservation board, is scheduled for 6:30 to 9 pm on Tuesday and Thursday. These will be held at the Milwaukee Road Depot in Jefferson. The class on Saturday will be located at Slininger Woods from 8 am…
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New assessments on residential properties in mail soon
Greene County residential property owners will soon receive new property assessment notices in the mail. Assessor Linda Spearman advised the notices are scheduled to be mailed on Feb. 24.
Read MoreNHS supports Lots of Socks
Members of the Greene County High School chapter of the National Honor Society recently presented a check for $330 to Kristie Hurley, volunteer coordinator of RSVP 55+ for the Lots of Socks project. The funds will be used to augment the socks and under garments donated in the Lots of Socks drive held last fall.
Read MoreBell Tower of Fame Award to reach milestone in 2017
Who will be the 50th? The 2017 Bell Tower of Fame Award recipient will be this milestone winner and the deadline for nominations is Monday, February 27. The person will join 49 past winners who, at some time in their lives, have lived in Greene County and whose personal or professional accomplishments statewide, nationally or internationally bring great pride to…
Read MoreAll are invited to ‘Wellness Palooza’
“Wellness Palooza” will come to Greene County on Feb 20 at the Greene County Community Center. Wellness Palooza is a grant-funded initiative to provide information and wellness resources to the residents of Greene County. Events will run from 7 to 8 pm, with fun activities for kids ages 5-12 led by Sean Ostendorf. Teens can stop in and complete a…
Read MoreFouls contribute to Ram loss to Perry in last regular season game
The Greene County boys basketball team finished the regular season with a non-conference loss Tuesday to the Perry Blue Jays in a game that went right down to the last buzzer. With eight seconds to play in the game, Ram senior Trey Tucker scored his last two points of a career-high 43 point game to tie the score at 62.…
Read MoreNorma Ferguson, 1921 – 2017
A graveside Service of Remembrance was held Wednesday, Feb. 15, at the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery for Norma Lavon Ferguson, 95, of Jefferson. Words of comfort were offered by the Rev Sheldon Henderson, pastor of Central Christian Church in Jefferson. Larry Dowd will be soloist. Casket bearers were Jason Todd Ferguson, Chad Ferguson, Brad Ferguson, Alan Ferguson, Tessa Weir, Eric Winger,…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – James F. Riley
To the editor, I want to compliment the Greene County boys and girls basketball teams along with their coaches. I also want to state the citizens of Greene County should be very proud of these young men and women in the way they conduct themselves in representing Greene County. We adults owe these young folks a “thank you,” but more…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Feb. 9
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Feb. 1 against Michael Jon Molle of Jefferson on a charge of trespass. Molle was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. Court costs were $76.50.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Feb. 9
The following persons pleaded not guilty in Greene County district court Faith Barnes, 34, of Pleasant Hill, fraudulent practice- second degree, false reporting of a financial transaction, unlawful betting winnings more than $500 but less than $1000; Carl Allen Janssen, 30, of Denison, forgery (four counts) and ongoing criminal conduct; Tanner Tate Guess, 26, of Scranton, operating while intoxicated- second…
Read MoreRuth qualifies for state wrestling tournament
Greene County senior Hunter Ruth (220) earned a place in the state wrestling tournament with a first place finish in Class 2A District 8 wrestling in Webster City Saturday.
Read MoreRam girls end hoops season with loss in Region 8 opener
The basketball season ended Saturday for the Greene County girls team with a 67-26 loss to the Kuemper (Carroll) Knights in the Class 3A Region 8 opening round in Carroll.
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