In Greene County district court Katelynn Jean Fees, 21, of Jamaica was granted a deferred judgment Jan. 22 after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of possession of marijuana. She will be on informal probation for one year, and she must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any recommended treatment at her own expense. She must…
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Greene County magistrate court, week ending Jan. 25
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Jan. 3 against Katelynn Jean Fees of Jamaica on a charge of assault. She was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. She must also pay $300 restitution for her court appointed attorney fees and $60 court costs
Read MorePolice blotter – January 2019
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Thursday, Jan. 31: At 3:53 pm an officer investigated a backing accident in the 200 block of S. Vine St. Karen Shannon of Jefferson was backing her 2011 Chevrolet Traverse from a parking spot at the middle school. Traffic had stopped in the roadway, due to congestion in the…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – January 2019
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Thursday, Jan. 31: At 12:49 pm a deputy investigated a phone scam in the 200 block of Adaza St in Churdan.
Read MoreEMS budget triples in change to county-based service
The county supervisors know now the county was getting a bargain contracting for emergency medical services with Dennis Morlan. The county budgeted $50,000 for the current fiscal year for EMS, with that covering Morlan’s contract cost, utilities, vehicles and building maintenance.
Read MoreGrief support group forming
A support group for all those who are dealing with grief is forming. The group will meet the first Saturday of each month from 10 to 11 am at the First Baptist Church, 104 W. Central Ave, in Jefferson.
Read MoreRotary grant applications available
The Rotary Club of Jefferson is now accepting applications for grants from the proceeds of its 20th annual charity auction. In the past, the club has directed proceeds from its annual charity auction to worthy non-profit organizations and projects throughout Greene County.
Read MoreWear red on Friday for women’s heart health
This Friday, Feb. 1, is National Wear Red Day®. National Wear Red Day is always the first Friday in February, which is designated at American Heart Month. The day is organized by Go Red For Women, which was created by the American Heart Association in 2004 to raise awareness of heart disease and stroke as the leading cause of death…
Read MoreAFS beefburger supper Feb. 1
Local American Field Service (AFS) chapter members will host a beefburger supper Friday, Feb. 1, from 5 to 7 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way, in Jefferson. Carry-outs are available. Tickets are $5 in advance for adults and $6 at the door. Tickets for children fourth grade and younger are $3. Tickets are available from board members…
Read MoreFebruary Java & Juice hosts told
Java & Juice Friday morning gatherings will continue in February to provide warm social time even when the weather is cold. Three of the four events will be held at the Welcome Center at Thomas Jefferson Gardens, 201 E. Lincoln Way.
Read More‘Water Is Life’ is theme of poster contest
Third and fourth graders at Greene County, Paton-Churdan, and those who are home-schooled are invited to create a conservation poster using the theme “Water Is Life” for the annual Greene SWCD (Soil & Water Conservation District) contest.
Read MoreWritten test for learner’s DL now given at school
Greene County Schools are partnering with the Iowa Department of Transportation to offer the “Skip the Trip” program. “Skip the Trip” allows students to take the driver knowledge (written) test at Greene County Middle School or Greene County High School. The knowledge test is required to obtain a driver’s instruction permit. The intent of the program is to reduce multiple…
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