Dear editor, The Greene County Congregate Meal Program (Elderserve II) has great appreciation for the residents of Greene County who support the program. Funding from the county and city of Jefferson is a vital part of our operation along with support from various clubs, organizations, churches and numerous individuals who have given of their time and finances throughout the year…
Read MoreMonth: January 2018
John Roper, 1918 – 2018
Funeral services were held January 25 at St Columbkille Catholic Church in Churdan for John Roper, 99, of Lohrville. Father Jeff Schleisman officiated at the Mass of Christian Burial. John Roper died peacefully with his family by his side Saturday, January 20, 2018, at the Shady Oaks Care Center in Lake City.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Jan. 18
In Greene County district court Jolisha Lashay Dudley, 25, of Fort Dodge was sentenced Jan. 18 to 90 days in jail after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of driving while license barred. The jail time was suspended and she was placed on informal probation for one year. She was fined $625 with a $218.75 surcharge; both…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Jan. 18
Cases were initiated in magistrate court during the week ending Jan. 18 as follows: Jonathan Rosado of Jefferson, possession of drug paraphernalia; and Jose Trinidad Hernandez of Grand Junction, violation of no contact order.
Read MoreThree percent raise for all county elected officials
The county supervisors awarded all county elected officials, including themselves, a 3 percent salary increase effective July 1. It is the first time in three years the supervisors have given themselves a raise.
Read MoreNew doors on Rippey ball field restrooms
The installation of three bathroom doors at the Rippey baseball park was successfully completed during the slight winter weather relief observed on Thursday, Jan. 18. Chad Ferguson (pictured, left) and Mike Molle (right), hung the specially ordered metal doors at the men’s and women’s restrooms along with one door for the storage area in the building.
Read MoreGet a start on geraniums for summer
~by Richard Jauron, ISU Extension horticulturalist, and Willy Klein, Extension organizational advancement Geraniums have been a popular bedding plant for many years. Plants are commonly grown from cuttings. However, geraniums can also be grown from seeds. In addition, there are several methods for overwintering healthy, disease-free geraniums. Here are some tips from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists on…
Read MoreVeterans groups hosting soup supper Saturday – CANCELLED
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. A soup supper fundraiser hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, and the American Legion is slated for Saturday, Jan. 27, at the VFW hall on the east side of the courthouse square in Jefferson. The three veterans groups will serve chili, chicken noodle soup, rolls and desserts from 5…
Read MoreFishing Club has knot tying competition
Brad Mason (pictured) won a tackle box and bragging rights as a palomar knot-tier extraordinaire in a knot tying competition among members of the Fishing Club Wednesday at Greene County Middle School. The objective of the competition was to demonstrate how to tie a palomar knot properly and quickly. The palomar knot is a simple but very strong and effective…
Read MoreJump Rope/Hoops for Heart Jan. 29- Feb.13
Students in grades 2-6 at Greene County Elementary and Middle School are jumping and basketball shooting at the chance to fight heart disease and stroke, our nation’s No. 1 and No. 3 killers, respectively. From Jan. 29 through Feb. 12, students will participate in Jump Rope and Hoops For Heart as a community service project. Students will raise money for the…
Read More4-H news
The Washington Winners 4-H club held its monthly meeting Jan. 14 at the Methodist Church in Rippey. 20/30 members were present. Everyone was reminded that market beef information needs to be verified online by Feb. 1. All other animals must be verified by May 15. If you still haven’t re-enrolled the late fee is $25 per family.
Read MoreRams lose both games to Gilbert Tigers on the road
The Greene County Ram basketball teams returned from Gilbert Friday night with a pair of losses. Final scores were 54-24 for the girls and 79-75 for the boys. The girls were ahead 4-3 after four minutes of play, but their shooting went cold. While the Tigers put up 22 points the host Rams mustered only one. The score was 25-7…
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