Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Friday, March 31: At 9:39 am a deputy assisted an Iowa State Patrolman with the arrest of Donald Rundall of Bagley on a Webster County arrest warrant. At 4:19 pm a deputy assisted with a house fire in Rippey at 230 Cartwright St.
Read MoreMonth: March 2017
In the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net March 27, 2017 Friends were notified of the death of Karen Peters, 78, of Burlington, formerly of Rippey, Ft. Dodge, and Humboldt. Karen was the daughter of Bruce and Bernice (States) Cain and graduated with the class of 1956.
Read MoreThis week is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Iowa
Tornado drill is Wednesday, March 29 The Greene County Emergency Management Agency, the Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEMD), and the National Weather Service (NWS) have again joined together to promote severe weather awareness and family preparedness.
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending March 23
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered March 22 against Jasmin Becirovic, no hometown given, on a charge of trespass (casino self-exclusion). She was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge and a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge. Court costs were $232.05.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending March 23
In Greene County district court persons pleaded not guilty at arraignments as follows: Angela Rae Lowmiller, 18, of Jefferson, theft- third degree; and Derek Eugene Ott, 35, of Jefferson, burglary- third degree. Trial dates were set for May 9 in both cases.
Read MoreP-C teams all get Distinguished Academic awards
The Paton-Churdan athletic teams made a clean sweep in academics this year, according to activities director Chris Petersen. Every Rocket athletic team – cross country, volleyball, boys basketball and girls basketball – achieved the Distinguished Academic award from the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union and the Iowa High School Athletic Association.
Read MoreJump Rope for Heart a success
During the early weeks of February, students from Greene County Elementary and Intermediate Schools “jumped all over heart disease and stroke” by participating in the annual Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser.
Read MoreSTEM-to-Go kits make science fun anywhere
STEM-to-Go kits are easy, educational activity kits available now through Greene County Extension. This free resource is perfect for 4-H members, individuals, classrooms, homeschoolers, and community groups. Kayla Hyett, Youth & 4-H coordinator, has six kits ready for use.
Read MoreRoast beef dinner in Churdan April 2
Members of the Churdan United Methodist Church will serve their annual roast beef dinner next Sunday, April 2, with serving from 11 am to 1:30 pm at the church.
Read MoreAdults invited to remember their prom
Adults of every age are invited to celebrate their prom memories at “A Dance to Remember Your Prom” with the decorations o the high school’s New York City themed prom.
Read MoreAccelerated gov’t students raise $1,050 for Helping Tiny Hands
A trio of Greene County High School students were recently recognized for efforts they undertook to raise money for Holding Tiny Hands, a parent group dedicated to supporting families with newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.
Read More4th of July weekend campsite reservations open Friday
Campers eager to reserve spots for the Fourth of July weekend should mark March 31 on their calendars, when reservations for a Friday arrival open. Campers can make reservations for sites three months ahead of their first night’s stay.
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