In Greene County district court Heidi Marie Chapman, 30, of Perry was sentenced May 24 to two years in prison after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of operating vehicle without owner’s consent. The prison term was suspended and she was placed on probation for two years. Chapman was fined $625 with a $218.75 surcharge and a…
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Greene County magistrate court, week ending May 30
In Greene County magistrate court Dalton Weber of Jefferson was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge on a charge of criminal mischief, amended from disorderly conduct- fighting or violent behavior. Court costs were $60. Christopher Brian Quirk of Jefferson was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. He must also pay $300 restitution…
Read MoreJane Emley, 1928 – 2019
Services were held June 3 at Central Christian Church in Jefferson for W. Jane Emley, 90, of Ankeny, formerly of Bagley and Jefferson. Pastor Sheldon Henderson offered words of comfort. Pat Emley accompanied congregational singing. Honorary bearers wee William Emley, Brent Emley, Bob Emley and Spencer Emley. Casket bearers were Troy Emley, Nolan Emley, Eric Emley and Alex Emley. A…
Read MoreGenealogy Society meets Saturday
The Greene County Genealogy Society will meet Saturday, June 1, at 10 am in the basement meeting room of the Jefferson public library. All are welcome and it is handicapped accessible. Arlene Johnson will have the program. Be prepared to bring your thinking caps as there is a quiz or two to take regarding genealogy.
Read MoreSupes nix art on county-owned property for liability reasons
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County supervisors plan not to allow art on county-owned property after the Ring Out for Art sculptures are moved from the courthouse grounds in November. The decision came at the board’s Tuesday meeting after supervisors Pete Bardole and Dawn Rudolph, and county attorney Thomas Laehn reported on a meeting they had with representatives…
Read MoreState soccer opener postponed due to weather
~by Noah Rohlfing Greene County boys soccer fans will have to wait longer than expected to see the Rams play their first-ever state tournament game this week. The IHSAA announced Wednesday that due to the recent rain and scheduling concerns, the first round of the Class 1A, 2A and 3A tournaments will take place on Friday instead of Thursday. So,…
Read MoreLooking for answers
~a column by Colleen O’Brien If women are legislated out of any personal choice when it comes to what to do with their fertilized eggs, isn’t the equivalent next step to legislate men out of spilling their seed? If contraception becomes illegal, will that include condoms? And if so, who gets punished? The user? The used? The seller?
Read MoreAirport improvements, new rental housing now on fast track
The Jefferson city council received unexpected good news at its May 28 meeting when Carl Byers of Bolton & Menk presented the bids for the relocation of a portion of 243rd St to allow for an extension of the runway at the Jefferson municipal airport. The first piece of good news was that six bids on the project were received…
Read MoreRams girls end golf season at regional meet
The Greene County High School Girls Golf Team wrapped up its 2019 golf season at the regional tournament held at Carroll Country Club. With just five players available, the team struggled to card four solid scores and finished in 12th position with a team total of 519 strokes for the 18-hole tourney. Scoring for GCHS were: Senior Mariah Block (60+48=108),…
Read MoreExtension to offer STEAM Clubs in June
Parents who are looking for something to keep their children busy this summer can consider STEAM Clubs. Students entering grades 6-8 next school year are welcome to be part of Full STEAM Ahead through ISU Extension & Outreach Greene County. There are two STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math) Clubs from which to choose.
Read MoreImpact Award presentation this Sunday
Jerry Roberts will be presented with the Greene County Impact Award this Sunday, June 2, at 3 pm in the courthouse rotunda. A reception will follow the award presentation. All friends and family are invited to attend. Roberts has volunteered at the Jefferson public library, has served in a variety of positions in the local and state Elks organization, wrote…
Read MoreFarewell open house slated for IRIS students
The public is invited to a farewell open house for the Jefferson IRIS exchange students Monday, June 3, from 6:30 to 8;30 pm at the First United Methodist Church in Jefferson. Ran Fawarsy of Israel and Demir Bulut of Turkey arrived last fall and have been attending Greene County High School. They will leave for home June 10.
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