In Greene County magistrate court cases were initiated during the week ending April 5 as follows: Branden Gerrick Smith of Jefferson, violation of protective order; and Mariah Bartley of Jefferson, providing tobacco to minor.
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Author tells story of a dark time in Quebec’s history
Owns and operates a thriving retail business to have time to write ~by Victoria Riley for GreeneCountyNewsOnline Joanna Goodman, author of The Home for Unwanted Girls, this year’s Greene County Reads selection, owns and operates an upscale bed linens store in Toronto to have enough time to write. She’s also the mother of two children, ages 9 and 14. How…
Read MoreGreene County Reads discussions this Thursday
There’s still time to be part of the 2019 Greene County Reads program. Discussions of The Home for Unwanted Girls, a Canadian #1 Best Seller for seven months, will be held Thursday, April 11. All county libraries have copies of the book available for check-out. Author Joanna Goodman will join in the discussions via Skype. The local discussions will be…
Read MoreSeason passes for bell tower available now
Season passes for the elevator at the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower are now available. The pass is good for the entire year for an individual 19 years of age and older. The pass is non-transferrable and admits one person named on the pass unlimited rides to the observation deck at the bell tower. The bell tower will be open weekends…
Read MoreNew Way Ford hosting Drive 4 Ur Community at Ram track meet
Parents and Ram fans can garner a $20 donation for the Greene County Schools for test driving a Ford during the Ram track & field meet Monday, April 15. New Way Ford and the school are partnering to help raise up to $6,000 for the school’s activity fund as part of Ford Motor Company’s Drive 4 Ur Community program. For…
Read MoreGive Back Iowa Challenge April 1-May 31
Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg announced the start of the fifth annual Give Back Iowa Challenge on April 1. The challenge is issued to employers and runs from April 1-May 31, 2019, to engage Iowans in employer-supported volunteering.
Read MoreNew roof for Jeff library
Work is scheduled to begin this week on the roof at the Jefferson public library. Grell Roofing of Fort Dodge is scheduled to begin work the week of April 8 to replace the rubber membrane and insulation on the 1967 addition and connecting entryway with a Duro-Last membrane system.
Read MoreIn the legislature
~by Senator Jerry Behn April 5, 2019 This was the 12th week of the 2019 legislative session and budget bills have started moving in both chambers. The first budget bill passed off the floor of the Senate this week. Senate Republicans have proposed a budget for the next fiscal year that is sustainable, responsible, and conservative. It is a budget…
Read MoreLegislative forum slated for April 13
Will also celebrate Thomas Jefferson’s birthday Senator Jerry Behn and Representative Phil Thompson will be the guests of the Thomas Jefferson Gardens board at the April legislative forum Saturday, April 13, at 11 am at the Welcome Center.
Read MoreRams top Carroll Tigers in soccer
The Ram boys soccer team is 2-0 on the season after an 8-1 victory over the Carroll Tigers in Carroll Thursday. Although coach Carl Behne thought his team started the first half a little flat compared to the season opener against Humboldt two days earlier, he said, “We played very well again tonight with our defense really starting to gel.”
Read MoreBoys eighth, girls fifth at Van Meter Invitational
The Ram track and field teams completed at the Van Meter Invitational April 4. The boys finished eighth of eight teams while the girls finished fifth of seven teams. Carter Morton claimed first place in the high jump, clearing the bar at 6’ 4”. Tyler Miller took second place in the shot put, throwing the shot 46’ 5”.
Read MoreRam boys open golf season placing second of three teams
The Greene County boys golf team opened its season Thursday hosting Des Moines Christian and Perry at the Jefferson Community Golf Course. Des Moines Christian won the meet with a 162, with two golfers carding 40 and two carding 42.
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