Jefferson park and recreation hosted its annual Punt, Pass, Kick competition Sept. 17. There were 18 competitors. They were divided into age groups of 6/7, 8/9, 10/11, 12/13, and 14/15 year old boys division and girls division. Each participant punted, passed, and kicked for distance and accuracy.
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William Taute, 1945 – 2019
William (Bill) Wallace Taute, longtime resident of Paton, passed away peacefully at the age of 73 on September 12, 2019, at the VA Hospice in Des Moines. The family was fortunate to all have a chance to say goodbye. Bill was born Nov. 15, 1945, in Fort Dodge. He was the son of Lyle Taute and Lois (Lane) Taute. Bill…
Read MoreCandidates named for city, school election
Election Day is Nov. 5 There will be contested races in the Jefferson, Scranton, Grand Junction city elections and for a seat on the Greene County Schools board in the Nov. 5 general election. In Jefferson, longtime mayor Craig Berry is being challenged by council member Matt Gordon. There are three candidates for city council – incumbents Dave Sloan and…
Read MoreBarbara Hansen, 1930 – 2019
Barbara Hansen, the daughter of Clarence and Mary (Fields) Wilbur, was born April 1, 1930, on the family farm near Paton, and departed this life September 19, 2019, at the Greene County Medical Center in Jefferson. She lived her life to the age of 89 years, 5 month and 18 days. Barb attended and graduated from the Paton High School…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Sept. 18
In Greene County district court the Honorable Dale E. Ruigh on Sept. 11 denied a motion to grant a new trial to Jeremy Joe Orfield, 27, of Grand Junction after county attorney Thomas Laehn successfully argued that the evidence questioned was not hearsay and permissible as evidence.
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Sept. 18
In Greene County magistrate court Anthony Dale Frey of Madrid was sentenced to seven days in jail on a charge of violation of a no contact order. He must pay sheriff’s room and board fees for the time he serves. Court costs were $230.96.
Read MoreIdle moments
~a column by Colleen O’Brien In a moment of boredom, I decided to find something interesting to read on the internet. My advice to you is: Don’t go there. A few examples: “Stunning photos reveal what life was like 50 years ago.” This must be for those who weren’t alive then. We who were would not find the pictures “stunning”…
Read MoreRam volleyball team 8-8 on the season
~Courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County volleyball team improved to 8-8 on the season with two losses and three victories at the South Hardin Tournament in Eldora Saturday, Sept. 14. They lost their first conference match in Jewell Thursday against South Hamilton in four sets.
Read MoreWellmark rates McFarland Clinic #1 in quality and value
McFarland Clinic was rated #1 in quality and value by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, making it the third year of receiving the title. Since 2016, McFarland Clinic was rated #1 as determined by Wellmark’s 3M Value Index Score among participating Accountable Care Organizations (ACO). The VIS rating is based on scientific principles and a set of measures developed…
Read MoreAnimal shelter receives USDA grant
The city of Jefferson has learned it will receive a $34,000 grant from the US Department of Agriculture for equipment at the new animal facility. The grant application was written by volunteer grant writers for the animal facility committee. Including the grant, the total raised is just more than $500,000. There are several grant applications still outstanding and some individuals…
Read MoreCastro to speak in Jefferson Sunday
Secretary Julian Castro, a Democratic candidate for president, will hold a meet-and-greet Sunday, Sept. 22, at the Milwaukee Road depot on E. Lincoln Way in Jefferson. Doors will open at 2:30 pm with the program beginning at 3 pm. Castro, of San Antonio, TX, was the mayor of San Antonio when President Obama named him Secretary of Housing and Urban…
Read MoreCounty sets hearing for loan to build career academy
Will be paid through TIF revenue from wind turbines ~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors at their regular meeting Sept. 16 set a public hearing “for the purpose of taking action on the matter of authorization of a loan agreement and issuance of $5.5 million general obligation urban renewal capital loan notes.” The hearing will…
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