February 9, 2018 In the Legislature – Week Five is coming to a close and we have been busy working to get our bills through the legislative process. With the increase in subcommittee meetings, there are bills on a variety of issues at the capitol. One of these, Senate File 2086, allows a person with a permit to carry weapons…
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Ram boys end regular hoops season with 11-10 record
The Greene County boys basketball team ended the regular season with a non-conference game against the Winterset Huskies, the runner-up team in the Raccoon River Activities Conference. The game had been postponed three times due to weather. It was worth the wait, as the game went down to the last two seconds. In the end, the Rams lost 58-57, with…
Read MoreRam girls lose 66-42 in first round regional play to end hoops season
The Ram girls wrapped up their 2017-18 hoops campaign with a 66-42 loss Saturday in Sac City to East Sac County in Class 3A Region 8 play.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Feb. 8
In Greene County district court Margaret Jessica Ruth Wilson, 41, of Cherokee was sentenced Feb. 8 to two years in prison after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of possession of methamphetamine- second offense. The prison term was suspended and she was placed on probation for two years. She must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Feb. 8
Cases were initiated in magistrate court during the week ending Feb. 8 as follows: Veronica Laine Ellsbury of Jefferson, domestic abuse assault- first offense; and Michael Ivan Venteicher of Jefferson, possession of drug paraphernalia.
Read MoreEnsemble from Air Force Band entertains in Grand Junction
“A walking, talking commercial for the Air Force” was how MSgt Jennifer James described the mission of the Freedom Winds, an ensemble of the United States Air Force Band of Mid-America. The walking, talking commercial entertained about 30 persons for more than an hour at the Grand Junction Community Center.
Read MoreHot Chocolate Hustle: 4-H 5K run/walk fundraiser
The Greene County 4-H Young Leaders and the Youth Development Committee are teaming up to give back to the Greene County Fairgrounds by hosting the first Hot Chocolate Hustle 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Feb. 24. The event will take place at the Greene County Fairgrounds.
Read MoreMedical center hosting lunch-n-learn about cholesterol
New treatments for high cholesterol is the topic for a a community lunch-n-learn event hosted by Greene County Medical Center on Thursday, Feb. 15, from 12:15 – 1 pm. in the medical center’s education classroom. Cardiologist Dr Craig Stark will be the presenter. A sack lunch is included.
Read MoreElks mark 150th anniversary with grants to local groups
The Greene County Early Learning Center, the Jefferson public library and the Jefferson park and recreation department recently received funds for special projects from Jefferson Elks Lodge 2306 as part of the Elks Grand Lodge’s celebration of the 150th anniversary of its founding.
Read MoreHairball booked for RAGBRAI’s Jefferson stop
It’s official – Hairball will add its “Rock & Roll experience” to what Greene County offers when RAGBRAI overnights in Jefferson July 23. Aaron Harn, chair of the local RAGBRAI entertainment committee, has confirmed that Hairball will perform that evening at the beer tent. The beer tent will most likely be located in the 100 block of E. State St…
Read MoreHS concert rescheduled for Tuesday
The Greene County High School concert postponed due to weather last week has been rescheduled for this Tuesday, Feb. 13, at 7:30 pm in the high school auditorium. The concert band, treble choir, concert choir and jazz choir will perform in the ’80s themed concert. All are invited. There is no admission charge.
Read MoreCounty hires firm for first step toward urban renewal
Supervisors say they haven’t yet decided to use tax increment financing The Greene County supervisors on Thursday voted to hire a law firm for urban renewal and economic development planning, a preliminary step toward using tax increment financing. The supervisors voted 4-1 to hire Ahlers and Cooney, the more conservative of the two firms they talked with as they learned…
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