Sarah Koczan, bride-elect of Cole Hoing (grandson of Neal and Caroline Hoyt) is the guest of honor at a come-and-go bridal shower Saturday, Oct. 6, from 11 am to 1 pm at 606 Oak St in Scranton. The couple is registered at The Printer’s Box in Jefferson.
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Ram Carter Morton nominated as Male Athlete of the Week by DSM Register
Ram football player Carter Morton has been nominated for the Des Moines Register’s Male Athlete of the Week. The winner is selected by online voting available to the public. The Register on Sept. 23 published the following about Morton: “Morton, a junior receiver, has helped lead Greene County to a 5- 0 start this season. His team beat Shenandoah, 62-…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Sept. 20
In Greene County district court Hanna Kristine Meinecke, 31, of Lakewood, CO, was sentenced to two days in jail after she pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of marijuana. The jail time was suspended and she was placed on unsupervised probation for one year. She must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any recommended treatment at her own…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Sept. 20
In Greene County magistrate court judgments were entered Sept. 19 in two cases against Christopher Adelbert Laurent of Jefferson. In the earlier case, initiated in March, Laurent was charged with criminal mischief. He was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge and a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge. He must pay $60 victim restitution and $60 court costs.
Read MoreRams run at Roland-Story meet
The Ram cross country team competed in the Norsemen Cross Country Invitational hosted by Roland-Story at River Bend Golf Course in Story City Sept. 20, on a very hot, windy day. Coach Jeff Lamoureux said there were several ranked teams on both the girls and boys side of the meet. “Considering the conditions, I was pretty pleased with the kids’…
Read MoreBeta Tau Delta donates to Webb House
Beta Tau Delta provided financial support to the Webb House for the 21st consecutive year, which is as long as the Webb House has been open. The donation usually goes into the general fund to help with utility expenses at the teen center. Jim North (left in UI ball cap) accepted a check for $700 from sorority members Sandy Drewery…
Read MoreHolz honored for military service
by Julie Breshears A hero’s welcome was waiting for more than 140 veterans, including Robert Holz, 86, of rural Jefferson, when they returned from the 17th Brushy Creek Area Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. on Sept. 15. They were greeted by waving American flags, cheers, applause and some tears, when they returned to Fort Dodge. Holz, a Korean veteran from…
Read MoreCommunity flu shot clinics planned
The Greene County public health department is making it convenient to get flu shots this week, with community flu shot clinics slated in four county towns. Community clinics Monday, Sept. 24, are slated for 10 am to noon in Grand Junction at the St Brigid Parish Center and from 1 to 3 pm at the Rippey library.
Read MoreRams open district play with gridiron win, now 5-0 on season
The Greene County Ram varsity football continued its perfect season with a 62-0 home win over the Mustangs of Shenandoah.
Read MoreGrassley aid to visit county Tuesday
Sen Chuck Grassley’s regionaI director Adam DoBraska will hold traveling office hours in Greene and other west central Iowa counties Tuesday, Sept. 25. DoBraska will listen to concerns and take opinions about specific issues, along with helping Iowans with personal issues and requests. This can range from getting a milestone birthday greeting from Senator Grassley or the President, a flag…
Read MoreRose Mary Burke, 1932 – 2018
Services were held Friday, Sept. 21, at St Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson for Rose Mary Burke, 86, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Jefferson. Mass of the Resurrection was concelebrated by Fr Roger Linnan, Fr John Gerald, and Fr Bill Brunner. Mary Beth Burke Neal gave the eulogy. Music was provided by the St Joseph guitar group, pianist Rick Morain…
Read MoreCounty okays agreement with Verizon Wireless for cellular tower at LEC
The county could see up to $159,000 over the next 25 years simply from leasing land at the Law Enforcement Center to CommNet Cellular for a Verizon Wireless tower. The supervisors at their Sept. 17 meeting approved a land lease agreement with CommNet. The initial contract is for five years at a cost of $6,000 per year, with the contract…
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