The driver’s license station at the Greene County treasurer’s office in the courthouse will be closed Thursday, Friday and Monday, July 27, 28, and 31. The office will be open for other business.
Read MoreMonth: July 2017
WC Iowa drier than state average
Above normal temperatures were accompanied by widely varying rainfall and some severe weather during the week ending July 23, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 5.4 days suitable for fieldwork. Activities for the week included hauling grain, applying herbicides and insecticides, cultivating, and haying.
Read MoreSiren Song
~a column by Colleen O’Brien I have long held a romantic view of all things Espanol, perhaps from being a Spanish major long ago. It holds to this day – the people, the language, the music, the terrain of south of the border. For reasons I cannot explain, probably a mere lack of will, I have never been to Spain…
Read MoreTo the editor – Julie Neal
To the editor, The summer school staff at the Greene County Schools would like to thank the following businesses that donated so our summer school students could have snacks: Hy-Vee, $30 gift card; Fareway, 200 granola bars; and ShopKo, $30 gift card. Julie Neal, Greene County Schools reading specialist
Read MoreGet ready to Ruckus this weekend
Toby Keith headlines Saturday night ~courtesy of The Scranton Journal/Bayard News Gazette It’s time for River Ruckus! The ninth annual Guthrie River Ruckus hits the Guthrie County Fairgrounds in Guthrie Center with a vengeance this weekend. An estimated 17,000 fans are anticipated to purchase tickets and listen to three nights of country music entertainers on July 27 – 29. The…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending July 20
In Greene County district court Michael Anthony Long, 56, of Grand Junction was sentenced July 14 to five years in prison after he entered an Alford plea* to a charge of lascivious acts with a child. The prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation for three years, and his name will be placed on the sex offender…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending July 20
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered July 11 against Gary Paul Kennedy of Council Bluffs on a charge of theft- fifth degree not previously listed on the docket. A warrant had been issued in June 2015 and was returned July 10, 2017. Kennedy was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge and a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge.…
Read MoreState Fair exhibitors, Outstanding fourth graders announced
Judging of 2017 Greene County 4-H static exhibit entries was done Tuesday, July 11, by a variety of judges in the areas of animals; agriculture and natural resources; creative arts; science, engineering, and technology; family and consumer sciences; and personal development. The static exhibit judging event was coordinated by static superintendents Michelle Hardin, Linda Hedges, Shari Minnehan, and Jo Anne…
Read MoreNew equipment and medals for JPRD archery students
The Jefferson park and recreation department’s youth archery program got a boost this year with a donation from Darcy Blackmer Gill, a former archery student of Doreen and Skeeter Wilber. Gill donated $250 for archery equipment, and her donation was matched by her employer. Pictured are the items purchased.
Read MoreSchool supply drive at Jefferson Telecom
Jefferson Telecom has partnered with New Opportunities this year to supply school age children with the basic materials to succeed in school. Suggested donations are new backpacks, #2 pencils, ink pens: red, blue, and black, glue sticks, wide-ruled spiral notebooks, loose-leaf wide ruled paper, 16 count crayons, and washable markers.
Read MoreThey share the same birthday and celebrate together
The July 24 Birthday gang celebrated their birthdays a bit early this year — Friday, July 21, at the Tea Garden with meal and dessert. The group has been meeting for 25 years.
Read MoreWinners told in fair livestock shows
Greene County 4-H members showed their livestock projects at shows held during the county fair July 11-15. Greene County Extension & Outreach has released results of those shows. DOG – The 2017 4-H dog agility show was held on Tuesday, July 11, with the 4-H dog obedience and showmanship show held Wednesday. Kris Perisho of Pilot Mound judged the dog…
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