Early bird discount through May 31 The Greene County Youth Athletic Association (GCYAA) reminds parents that registration for 2019 fall youth football is now open. Parents can visit www.gcyaa.org to fill out the online registration. Parents will create a profile and enter information only once that will save time for future registrations.
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Rams qualify 13 events for Co-ed State Track & Field Meet
The Greene County boys track and field team is culminating a successful season by earning the Class 2A District 5 title and qualifying nine events for the Co-ed State Track and Field Meet May 16-18 at Drake Stadium in Des Moines. Junior Carter Morton qualified in three individual events and one relay. The district qualifying meet was held Friday at…
Read MoreRams at 9-5 in soccer after Saturday win
The Ram boys soccer hosted the Raiders of East Sac County Saturday, topping the visitors 8-0. The Rams are still playing without goalie Cael Fisher. Coach Carl Behne reports freshman Nathan Black placed 50 minutes in the box and had three saves. Junior Yunior Carballo played 30 minutes and had one save.
Read MoreLetter to the editor from Canton, OH
To the editor, Congratulations to Thomas Laehn and Jack Williams for excellent work bringing Justin Emmick to justice. He was doing the same crimes here in Ohio with no repercussions. I employed him and had no idea of his extensive background. Again, great work. Jim Schumacher, Canton, OH
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending May 8
In Greene County district court Kylene Suzanne Rabourne 40, of Grand Junction was sentenced May 3 to a total of six years in prison. In a case initiated in May 2018, Rabourne was sentenced to two-year prison terms after she changed her plea to guilty on a charge of theft- third degree and a charge of identity theft. The prison…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending May 8
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment for a $150 fine with a $52.50 surcharge was entered against Chad Phillip Sloan of Jefferson. Sloan was charged with assault; the charge was amended to disorderly conduct. Court costs were $60. Cases were initiated as follows: Raelyn Ann Holmgaard of Churdan, compulsory education violation- first offense; Roxanne M. Koci of Bellevue, NE,…
Read MoreMarket to Market Relay returns Saturday
For organizers of Market to Market Iowa, the relay race from Jefferson to Des Moines, the hospitality of Jefferson residents is more important than a missing bridge over the Raccoon River. The race will go on this Saturday as in the past six years, with a short detour added. Market to Market follows the Raccoon River Valley Trail to Des…
Read MoreSpecial election called for Jeff council vacancy
At least 65 Jefferson residents disagreed with allowing mayor Craig Berry to appoint someone to fill a vacant council seat until the November general election. A petition calling for a special city election, signed by 65 Jefferson voters, was submitted to the county auditor last week.
Read MoreFriend of Education Award to Jan Scharingson
Jan Scharingson, who retired 12 years ago after teaching English/language arts at East Greene Schools for 33 years, has once again been honored for her role in education. She was presented Wednesday evening with the Iowa State Education Association’s Friend of Education Award for the Greene County Schools. ISEA president Mike Beranek made the presentation.
Read MoreDAISY Award to Brenda Groves
Surgery nurse Brenda Groves, RN, became the 11th nurse to receive the DAISY Award at Greene County Medical Center. Four individual nurses and the entire acute nursing team were recognized at the Wednesday afternoon awards event. Groves has been at the medical center since 2002. Since the DAISY Award was instituted at the medical center in 2014, Groves has been…
Read MoreForty years of nutritious meals, fellowship for seniors
~by Linda Ross for Elderserve The Elderserve board is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the incorporation of Elderserve Inc, the non-profit organization that subcontracts with Elderbridge to serve congregate meals and Meals on Wheels in Greene County. The official incorporation date is May 26, 1979.
Read MoreCongregate meals slates 40th anniversary event
The Greene County congregate meal program is celebrating 40 years of service this monty. The public is invited to a coffee and cookie event to thank all the many people who have helped make the program a success through volunteering and monetary donations. The coffee will be held Thursday, May 16, from 10 to 11:30 am at the Greenewood Center,…
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