There will be a total of six Greene County events at the coed state track and field meet at Drake Stadium Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The Rams earned their state meet bids at a district meet in Denison May 11. First and second place finishers at district meets automatically qualified for the state meet. Remaining spots were filled by comparing…
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Greene County district court, week ending May 11
In Greene County district court Steven Craig Gibson, 52, of Guthrie Center was sentenced to two years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of gambling- false statement on employment application. The prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation for two years. Gibson was fined $625 with a $218.75 surcharge. He must…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending May 11
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered May 10 against Jackson Devon Walsh of Ankeny on a charge of criminal mischief- fifth degree. He was fined $100 with a $35 surcharge and a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge. He must also pay $200 restitution to the victim and $103 court costs. A charge of assault- simple was dismissed.
Read MoreWailes earns rank of Eagle Scout
An Eagle Court of Honor was held last Sunday at the Elks lodge in Jefferson for Austin Wailes, 17, son of Andrea and Brett Wailes of Scranton. The Court of Honor was performed by members of Boy Scout Troop 534, with Austin’s younger brother Nathan Wailes as senior patrol leader.
Read MoreClay Ross named Friend of Education
Clay Ross was named May 3 as the 2017 Friend of Education by the Greene County Education Association. Clay Ross is very active in the Community Players of Greene County, and it was his assistance with student drama productions at the high school and middle school that prompted teacher Darren Jackson to nominate him for the award.
Read MoreCyclone football players visit P-C
Last Thursday a pair of Iowa State University football players Noah Juergensen left, (Paton-Churdan class of 2016) and Daric Whipple (right, Greene County class of 2016) visited several classes at P-C to read to the students and discuss the importance of good character, hard work, and academics.
Read MorePeregrine falcons building on nesting successes
DES MOINES – Peregrine falcons have increased their presence in Iowa, with peregrine partners and volunteers now reporting 20 peregrine falcon territories in the state. One of Iowa’s newest nest sites, or eyries, is at the Dubuque County courthouse. This falcon pair can be observed via web cam provided by the Dubuque County conservation board at www.mystar106.com/dubuque-peregrine-falcon-camera/. Dubuque also has a…
Read MoreDAISY Award to Greteman
Kasey Greteman, RN, a nurse in ER/acute care at Greene County Medical Center, was honored with as the seventh DAISY Award recipient at a ceremony Thursday morning at the medical center. Greteman was nominated by Becky Wolf on behalf of the Gene Walker family. Wolf described Greteman as an “Angel Nurse” and said she provided over-the-top compassionate nursing care to…
Read MoreGreene Co school board ends Van Cleave’s contract
Tables decision on administrative salaries The Greene County board of education at a special meeting Wednesday passed a motion unanimously to consider the termination of the contract of Intermediate School principal Maranda Van Cleave at the end of the current school year. The 2016-17 school year is the first year in Van Cleave’s two-year contract.
Read MoreWelcome Center opening soon with Chamber staff
The long awaited opening of the Thomas Jefferson Gardens Education and Welcome Center is nearly here. The Greene County Chamber will move from its current location in City Hall to the Education and Welcome Center, and be ready for business by the time of the Bell Tower Festival.
Read MoreBoard to discuss legal action resulting from eliminating principal position
The Greene County Schools board of education may finally take action to reduce administrative staff at a special meeting Wednesday, May 10, but only after hearing from an attorney about possible resulting legal action. The elimination of a principal position is part of the cost-savings of closing the Intermediate School in Grand Junction.
Read MoreWork toward new, smaller animal shelter continues
A new county-wide animal shelter is still on the drawing board, but it will be smaller than what was proposed during the winter. Jefferson city council member Dave Sloan, chair of the animal shelter committee, updated the council at its Tuesday meeting.
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