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…
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Ruth 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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Read MoreHonors for Greene County Relay for Life
Media Mark of Excellence Award to GCNO, Raccoon Valley Radio The 2016 Greene County Relay for Life was among 13 western Iowa Relays for Life that were honored for raising more than four times the national average per capita of $.83 raised at Relays. The 2016 Greene County Relay for Life was 10th on the list, having raised $4.64 per capita. A total…
Read MorePinckerts honored for service to congregate meal board
Jack and Myra Jane Pinckert were honored Wednesday on their retirement from the congregate meal board after for 20 years of volunteer service. Jack served as chair of the board at times, helped with financial reports, and “anytime we had problems, all we had to do was call.” The Pinckerts are pictured with Clark (standing, left). Other board members include vice…
Read More‘Pancakes for Parkinson’s’ on Saturday
Students in the accelerated government class at Greene County High School will serve all-you-can-eat pancakes at a breakfast dubbed “Pancakes for Parkinson’s” Saturday, Feb. 18, from 8 to 11 am at the Ram Restaurant at the high school.
Read MoreSpaghetti supper Saturday at the VFW hall
A spaghetti supper will be served by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary, and the American Legion Saturday, Feb. 18, from 4 to 6:30 pm at the VFW hall in Jefferson.
Read MoreIt’s time for soccer…. indoors
Youngsters who are getting “the itch” to play soccer will be eager for the start of the Jefferson park and recreation department’s indoor soccer program.
Read More‘Wellness-Palooza’ at GCCC Feb. 20
The second “Get Connected!” community gathering, Wellness-Palooza, is slated for Monday, Feb. 20, from 7 to 8 pm at the Greene County Community Center in Jefferson. Refreshments will be provided by Hy-Vee of Jefferson.
Read MoreSuperior ratings for the Jazzatonics
Greene County High School choir director reports that the school’s jazz choir, Jazzatonics, received all “I” ratings at the state jazz choir festival, held at Greene County High School Feb. 6.
Read MoreStudent artwork needed for ‘From the Farm to You’ calendar
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey on Friday encouraged students from Iowa to submit artwork to be considered for inclusion in the “From the Farm to You” calendar. The calendars are distributed by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship at the Iowa State Fair and include artwork that emphasizes the connection between the production of…
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