To the editor of GreeneCountyNewsOnline, This letter has reference to a letter to editor published elsewhere from Ruth Naberhaus from Scranton and I thank her for it. How true it is. Property taxes are really out of control and I don’t see the big benefits of it. City streets in Jefferson are a shambles, trees are hanging down over stop…
Read MoreYear: 2018
Greene County district court, week ending Sept. 27
In Greene County district court a judgment was entered Sept. 25 against Riley Isaiah Walstrom, 24, of Jefferson after he pleaded guilty to a charge of theft- fifth degree, amended from burglary- third degree. He was sentenced to two days in jail, and he was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge and a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge. He must…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Sept. 27
In Greene County magistrate court Jacob Eugene Day of Jefferson was sentenced Sept. 26 to four days in jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of assault. He must pay sheriff’s room and board fees for the time he serves. Day was fined $100 with a $35 surcharge; both were suspended. Court costs were $96.50.
Read MoreSheriff’s report – September 2018
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Sunday, Sept. 30: At 2:35 am a deputy investigated an assault with a gun in the 200 block of Main St in Paton. At 11:42 am a deputy investigated a harassment complaint in Dana. At 2:44 pm a deputy investigated a one-vehicle accident on 228th St and V…
Read MorePolice blotter – September 2018
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Sunday, Sept. 30: Routine activity reported. Saturday, Sept. 29: At 2:11 am an officer noticed criminal mischief to Greene County High School. Toilet paper had been thrown in the trees and left on the ground. The officer is investigating. At 1:35 pm a complainant reported possibly being harassed in…
Read MoreBOOST tells uses of proceeds from BOOST Bash
The school year is just underway, and it started with a nice BOOST for students and teachers alike, with distribution of funds from the inaugural BOOST Bash to classrooms just prior to the beginning of the year.
Read MoreFirst of two work bees on Webb House roof
Putting a new roof on the Webb House Saturday morning was a multi-generational project, with a crew of 17 persons ranging in age from 13 to older than 70 pitching in.
Read MoreDrive-thru flu shot clinic Thursday
When the Greene County public health staff is willing to walk out to people’s cars to administer flu shots there aren’t many good reasons not get the shot. Flu shots will be offered in the convenience of your vehicle at a drive-thru flu shot clinic Thursday, Oct. 4, from 3:30 to 6:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln…
Read MorePAWS plans microchip clinic for Oct. 13
PAWS will host a microchip clinic Saturday, Oct. 13, from 10 am to 12 pm at Kelso Park in Jefferson. Pet owners can have their dogs and cats microchipped at the clinic. The 24PetWatch microchip is a tiny chip, the size of a grain of rice, which is permanently implanted in your pet to ensure that it can be identified…
Read MoreHealthiest State Walk Wednesday in Churdan
Residents in Paton and Churdan are invited to participate in the Healthiest State Walk this Wednesday, Oct. 3. Everyone who wants to join the walk should meet at the school in Churdan at 8:45 am. Cars will be available in every block for walkers who can only walk part of the route. Refreshments will be served at the Churdan public…
Read MoreJefferson Kiwanis Club installs new officers
Giving back to the Greene County community is one of the principal goals of the Jefferson Kiwanis Club. Its motto is “Serving the children of the world”, and Kiwanians accomplish this mission in part through funds raised from events throughout the year.
Read MoreLandus Cooperative scholarship to Jake Berns
Jake Berns, a 2018 Paton-Churdan graduate, was among 15 Iowa State University freshman majoring in agricultural business to receive a $1,000 scholarship from Landus Cooperative. The scholarships were presented in collaboration with the ISU Department of Economics in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
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