The Greene County sheriff’s office is now complying with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in reporting undocumented immigrants located in criminal and non-criminal encounters, including traffic stops.
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PMG Research, McFarland Clinic in clinical research partnership
WINSTON-SALEM, NC & AMES – PMG Research, Inc. and McFarland Clinic announce finalization of an agreement that formalizes their clinical research partnership. Effective March 1, 2017, PMG Research assumes operation of the clinical research department at McFarland Clinic.
Read MoreCounty Dems plan off year caucus
Greene County Democrats will hold an off year caucus Thursday, March 9, at 7 pm at the Jefferson municipal building, 220 N. Chestnut St. Registration will begin at 6:30. All registered Democrats, persons with other party affiliations, and Independents are invited.
Read MoreReminder: School board Q & A this Wednesday
Members of the Greene County school board will hold an informal question and answer session Wednesday, March 8, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at the administrative building, 204 W. Madison St, in Jefferson. There will not be a quorum of board members present, but it is the public’s time to discuss items of concern and interest with the board members present.…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson March 6, 2017 Rippey United Methodist Church: PO Box 286, 103 West Main St. Rippey, IA 50235. Pastor: Paul Burrow, Pastor Rosa Soto. Phone: 515-436-7731. Adult Sunday school at 9:30 am; worship at 11 am; THUG youth group at 6 pm. Every Tuesday, quilters at 9 am, coffee and fellowship at 10…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending March 2
In Greene County district court Christopher Hollis Christian, 36, of Grand Junction was sentenced to two years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of possession of methamphetamine. He must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any recommendations at his own expense. He was fined $625 with a $218.75 surcharge. The fine and surcharge…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending March 2
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered March 1 against Jeremy Michael King of Fort Dodge on a charge of theft- fifth degree. He was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge and a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative (LEI) surcharge. He must also pay $37.03 restitution to the Greene County sheriff’s office and $241.06 court costs. King paid $30…
Read MoreJefferson’s square named on list of 10 to visit
Jefferson’s historic square was recently named on a list compiled by Travel Iowa of 10 historic downtown squares to visit for shopping, history and dining. The accompanying photo is a GreeneCountyNewsOnline photo shared with the Bell Tower Community Foundation as a fundraiser. Also listed are Winterset, Centerville, Fairfield, Oskaloosa, Mason City, Eldora, Pella, Williamsburg and Washington. Click here to see…
Read MoreFireman’s dance features Jay Clyde Band
The Jefferson fire department will hold its annual fundraising dance Saturday, March 11, from 8 to 12 pm at Clover Hall on the Greene County fairgrounds in Jefferson. The first time in many years, the dance will feature live music. The Jay Clyde Band will provide country, Southern rock, and today’s hits.
Read MoreFree water testing available for private well owners
National Groundwater Awareness Week is March 5-11 Greene County environmental health and zoning administrator Chuck Wenthold offers the following for private well users during National Groundwater Awareness Week, March 5-11:
Read MoreWeights and Measures Week, March 1-7
DES MOINES –Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey on Friday highlighted the important work of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s Weights and Measures Bureau as part of Weights and Measures week, which runs from March 1 to 7.
Read More4-H news
Hardin Happy Hustlers: The Hardin Happy Hustlers held their meeting at the Greene County Middle School on Sunday Feb. 12, at 2 pm. Roll call was answered by 18 members. Old business discussed was the club outing on Jan. 29 to Hidden Acres at Dayton for a day of swimming, games and pizza. This took the place on the regular…
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