Long-term water quality funding, trade challenges, ongoing economic uncertainty among top Iowa ag issues this year DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig on Monday highlighted passage of dedicated, long-term water quality funding, a challenging trade environment and ongoing economic uncertainty as some of the top issues facing Iowans involved in agriculture in 2018.
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Greene County district court, week ending Dec. 27
Cases have been initiated in Greene County district court as follows: Anthony Charles Lange, 37, of Ankeny, burglary- third degree; Kelsy Diane Jean Reed, 27, of Jefferson, assault causing bodily injury or mental illness, assault on persons inn certain occupation, harassment- first degree, and burglary- first degree; and Michael Allen Olson, 57, of Jefferson, assault on person in certain occupation.
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Dec. 27
In Greene County magistrate court cases were initiated as follows: Troy Douglas Carlson of Madrid, trespass- second offense (casino self-exclusion); and Michael Allen Olson of Jefferson, public intoxication, interference with official acts, and disorderly conduct.
Read MorePolice blotter – December 2018
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Monday, Dec. 31: At 5:51 pm officers assisted the medical examiner with a death investigation in the 1200 block of Westwood Drive. At 7:12 pm staff at Sparky’s One Stop turned over possible drug paraphernalia located in the restroom there.
Read MoreSheriff’s report – December 2018
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Monday, Dec. 31: Routine activity reported. Sunday, Dec. 30: At 2:04 pm a deputy investigated a moving domestic issue at Highway 30 and County Road P-33 (S Ave). Saturday, Dec. 29: At 12:55 pm a deputy investigated a burglary in the 1100 block of Livingston St in Churdan.
Read MorePurchase of new food pantry complete
The purchase of the former Clark Plumbing & Heating building by the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center for a new food pantry was complete Thursday. The non-profit organization was able to pay for the building in full, but fundraising continues for about $30,000 in needed remodeling and enhancements.
Read MoreDonations sought for new playground at Churdan park
Fundraising for new play equipment for the Churdan city park has started. Organizers have started an account at the Churdan office of United Bank of Iowa to accept donations. Fundraisers will begin in the spring. The goal is to have new equipment installed by the fall of 2020.
Read MoreRotary supports Ram Reader program
Every student at Greene County Elementary took a new book of their own home for the holiday break, as a Ram Reader book distribution was held Dec. 21. The free book distributions are coordinated by school staff and paid for by donations from local businesses and organizations, including the Rotary Club of Jefferson.
Read MoreElks host community Christmas dinner
(Information regarding poinsettias added Monday) More than 200 area residents enjoyed a traditional Christmas dinner at the Elks lodge on Christmas Day. The Jefferson Fareway donated hams and the Jefferson HyVee donated turkeys. Rounding out the menu were dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole and dinner rolls. Jefferson Does Drove 196 donated pumpkin pies for the dinner. After…
Read MoreJava & Juice hosts told for January
After a hiatus during December, Java & Juice returns for January with another wide variety of hosts. Java & Juice begins at 9:30 am with coffee and a light refreshment. At 9:45 the host is welcome to tell the story of the business, highlighting product lines or services. There is also time for announcements of upcoming local events. The gathering…
Read MoreUpdate – New high school, career academy
Editor’s note – Greene County superintendent of schools Tim Christensen provided the following update on the high school/Career Academy project. Building Project: I wanted to give everyone an update on the upcoming building project that will include the new high school and career academy. A steering committee composed of school board members and school staff have been meeting with architects…
Read MoreAccount opened for Jess Toliver family
An account has been opened at Community State Bank in Paton to accept donations for Jess and Tiffini Toliver and their family. Their home in Eagle Grove burned in the early hours of Dec. 26. The home and most of their belongings were destroyed.
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