~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline County attorney Thomas Laehn is leading an effort to build Greene County’s reputation as a place not to break the law. Justice, like all things, has a cost. As part of the discussion of sheriff Jack Williams’ quarterly report of fees at the supervisors’ April 22 meeting, the higher cost of justice was mentioned.
Read MoreYear: 2019
School farm, summer projects topics at GrCo board meeting
Now that the official groundbreaking has been done at the site of the new Greene County High School/Career Academy, there are two groups waiting to start moving dirt. The first group will prepare the construction site. The second group will do on the southeast 22 acres of the 80-acre property what’s been done there for decades. They’ll plant crops.
Read MoreSesqui plans in Scranton progressing well
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Scranton Sesquicentennial planning committee is hard at work as the celebration is just a bit more than two months away. Everyone is invited to celebrate with the Scranton community on Saturday, June 29. Breakfast with the Mayor starts the day off at 8:30 am at the Community Center, courtesy of Scranton Manufacturing, Inc.
Read MoreSheriff’s report – April 2019
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Tuesday, April 30: At 11:35 am a deputy investigated a driving complaint on Highway 30 near County Road P-46 (W Ave) east of Grand Junction. Joseph Faber, 27, of Wisconsin was arrested for operating while intoxicated- first offense and theft- first degree*. The 2015 Ford F150 pickup truck…
Read MorePolice blotter – April 2019
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Tuesday, April 30: At 11:35 am officers assisted the sheriff’s office at Wild Rose Casino with a stolen motor vehicle. At 3:08 pm an officer investigated a backing accident in the 200 block of S. Chestnut St. Cheree Derry of Jefferson backed a 2011 Jeep Compass owned by Joshua…
Read MorePeace Officers Assoc. planning National Night Out
Will include Taser demo with people’s choice voting to pick the taser target One “winner” of a contest sponsored by the Greene County Peace Officers Association will be tased in a public demonstration of tasing during National Night Out: Greene County next Aug. 6.
Read MoreEaster egg hunt is seasonal fun
The weather was just about perfect for the annual Easter egg hunt at the Greene County Community Center Saturday morning. About 135 children took about two minutes to clean the playground and yards of hundreds of plastic eggs set out by members of the Jefferson Kiwanis Club. The event is co-sponsored by Jefferson park and recreation department and the Kiwanis…
Read MoreMedical center auxiliary garage sale this week
Donations can be taken to Clover Hall Monday-Wednesday Area residents are encouraged to let their spring cleaning be a part of the Greene County Medical Center auxiliary annual garage sale. The auxiliary will collect new or used items and good clean wearable clothing at Clover Hall Monday, April 22, through Wednesday, April 24, from 9 am to 6 pm. The…
Read MoreGrCo Elementary names Rams of the Month
Greene County Elementary is naming one student in each grade the GCE Ram of the Month again this school year. These students are chosen by the staff for almost always being respectful, responsible, and safe. They also exhibit the school’s mantra – Right Attitudes Make Success.
Read MorePeoples Bank converts offices to solar power
All four Greene County branches of Peoples Bank are now operating on solar power as part of the company’s new solar energy initiative, Power Up @ Peoples. Eight branches have been converted to solar energy and nine level-two solar car charging stations are at the bank’s Clive, Waukee and Adel locations.
Read More4-H news
The Greenbrier 4-H club met at Landus Co-op in Jefferson, on Monday, March 11. For roll call, everybody was to tell about something good that happened to them in the past week. The Young Leaders reported that they were having their 4-H beef burger supper fundraiser at the Presbyterian Church with a silent auction.
Read MoreIowa state park season starts next weekend
DES MOINES ⎯ As Iowans eagerly anticipate warmer temperatures, state park staff are preparing for the start of the 2019 camping season. The first weekend of May marks the official launch of the summer camping season with Iowa State Parks’ annual Camping Kickoff celebration. “Year of the Volunteer” is the focus of this year’s Camping Kickoff celebration as the Iowa…
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