The Churdan public library collection is being moved again, this time back to the library’s newly-remodeled space and addition. This move will be a bit slower than when the library was vacated, as the new shelving won’t be in place until after Christmas. A grand reopening will take place when all the new furniture has arrived.
Read MoreMonth: November 2018
Ram boys hoops team has a chance to be ‘pretty good’
~by The Scranton Journal The Greene County boys basketball team opens the 2018-19 home season Monday, Nov. 26, against Ogden. Twelve-year coach Chris Nelson heads the Ram team, assisted by Mark Renslow and Trey Tucker.
Read MoreTickets available now for Rams’ game at Wells Fargo Arena
The Greene County Rams will play the Nevada Cubs in basketball at the Wells Fargo Center in Des Moines Tuesday, Dec. 18. Playing at Wells Fargo is an opportunity for the JV and Varsity basketball teams to play in the arena that hosts IHSGAU and IHSAA state basketball events.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news to jeanb@iowatelecom.net November 19, 2018 The Rippey United Methodist Church will host the ecumenical Thanksgiving service Wednesday, Nov. 21, The Churches from Grand Junction Presbyterian and United Methodists will participate. All are welcome to attend.
Read MoreJefferson Matters Investment Drive under way
The annual Investment Drive for Jefferson Matters: Main Street kicked off earlier this month. Donations to the non-profit program help fund the projects and expenses involved in the program for the coming year.
Read MoreRecount of county treasurer ballots in progress
The recount in the county treasurer’s race started at 10 am today, with the first hands-on-ballots at 10:12. Chris Henning, Sean Sebourn and Tom Yepsen comprise the recount board.
Read MoreShaw sentenced to 90 days in jail
Truck driver in rear-end crash that killed Paton farmer In Greene County district court Troy Michael Shaw, 26, of Jefferson was sentenced Nov. 9 to one year in jail after he was found guilty Sept.30 at a trial by testimony of possession of heroin. The jail time was suspended and he was placed on probation for two years. He must…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Nov. 15
In Greene County district court Jeromy David Antonen, 35, of Grand Junction was sentenced Nov. 9 after he pleaded guilty to a charge of burglary- third degree, amended from burglary- second degree. He was sentenced to five years in prison. The prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation for three years. He must reside in a residential…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Nov. 15
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Nov. 14 against Jennifer Marie Ashby of Jefferson on a charge of theft- fifth degree. She was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge and $60 court costs. She must also pay $600 restitution for her court appointed attorney’s fees. Cases were initiated in magistrate court as follows: Justin Ray Lopez of…
Read MoreExtraordinary Citizen Award to 5-year-old Emerson
Emerson Bendickson, 5-year-old daughter of Jacob and Erin Bendickson, is Home State Bank’s Extraordinary Citizen for November. According to her grandmother Kim Bendickson, Emerson was devastated to learn that not all the children get milk during snack time as school. She took it upon herself (with help from her mother) to raise enough money to provide milk for her classmates…
Read MoreEcumenical service this evening
All are invited to an ecumenical Thanksgiving worship service Sunday, Nov. 18, at 6:30 pm at First Baptist Church, 104 W. Central Ave, in Jefferson. Pastor Sheldon Henderson of Central Christian Church will give the message. The Greene County Singers and the First Baptist worship team will provide music and there will be congregational singing as well. An offering will…
Read MoreHamilton joins ranks of DAISY nurses
Allison Hamilton, RN, case manager in acute nursing, was named Greene County Medical Center’s 10th DAISY Award honoree at a ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 14. There were 13 nurses recognized at the event, representing every area of the medical center. Hamilton has been at the medical center since 2007. She began her career as a nurse’s aide, then LPN and…
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