The state Republican and Democratic parties have both announced that caucuses will be held Monday evening as planned, regardless of road conditions. All Greene County Democratic precincts will meet at the Jefferson municipal building.
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Cancellations
All evening activities for the Greene County Schools have been cancelled today, Monday, due to weather.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Feb. 1
In Greene County district court Matthew Dean Hall, 40, of Huxley was sentenced Jan. 26 to two years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated- second offense. All but seven days of the prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation for two years. He must complete the recommendations…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Feb. 1
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Jan. 30 against Robert R. Kovar of Jefferson on a charge of theft- fifth degree. He was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. He must also pay $300 restitution for his court appointed attorney’s fees and $2 restitution to Kum & Go. Court costs were $95.
Read MoreLocal farmers recognized as water quality bill is signed into law
Iowa Cover Crop founders James Holz and Bill Frederick, of Greene County, were highlighted in remarks by Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds on Wednesday as she signed Senate File 512 into law. Holz and Frederick were recognized for their efforts building a business focused on conservation in the state of Iowa during the governor’s first bill signing. The new law, Senate…
Read MoreSierra Community Theatre becomes a classroom
Students in grades 3-12 at Paton-Churdan and 7-8 graders at Greene County used the Sierra Community Theatre as their classroom Friday. The theatre hosted a special showing of the movie, “Wonder.” The movie is based on the bestseller of the same name by R.J. Palacio, and tells the story of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences who leaves the…
Read MoreChurdan library serving breakfast Sunday, Feb. 11
The board and staff of the Churdan public library will serve a Valentine’s breakfast Sunday, Feb. 11, from 10 am to 1 pm in the Churdan Community Room. The menu includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage, rolls and beverages. A free will donation will be accepted with all proceeds going to the building fund.
Read MoreBlood drive Feb. 13 in Jefferson
LifeServe Blood Center will hold a community blood drive in Jefferson Tuesday, Feb. 13, from 12:30 to 5:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way.
Read MoreSocial Media Club visits Jefferson Telecom
Greene County high school’s Social Media Club wanted to gain some tech savvy, so members held their bi-monthly meeting at Jefferson Telecom on Thursday, Jan. 25. Students learned how to create SnapChat filters and the costs associated with it. The club has a filter ready for Valentines’ Day and will create more filters in months to come. Filters are sponsored…
Read MoreCentury, Heritage Farm families encouraged to apply
DES MOINES –Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey encourages eligible farm owners to apply for the 2018 Century and Heritage Farm Program. The program is sponsored by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation and recognizes families that have owned their farm for 100 years in the case of Century Farms and 150…
Read MoreCommercial ag weed, insect, plant disease course set for Feb. 13
Early registration ends Feb. 6 Greene County Extension & Outreach will offer the commercial ag weed, insect and plant disease management continuing instruction course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Tuesday, Feb. 13. The program will be shown at locations across Iowa through the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP).
Read MoreRams’ HOIAC season slides to an end
The Greene County Rams’ conference season fizzled to its end Friday in Monroe, as the girls and boys teams both lost by disappointing margins to the Prairie City-Monroe Mustangs. The boys finished with an 8-6 record in the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference after a 70-45 loss to the 11-3 Mustangs. Their point total was the smallest of the season,…
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