March 25, 2019 Library news – Librarian Phyllis Bardole is back, at least on a limited basis! We are glad she is improved enough to be at the library. The volunteers are still helping and sometimes there is a sign on the door, just because everyone’s appointments are interfering with library hours, but there is a light at the end…
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Pork talk continues at county supervisor meetings
Hogs and the facilities in which they’re raised continue to take center stage at county board of supervisors meetings. Reviewing the master matrix scoring for two more hog concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) was on the agenda for March 25, but board chair John Muir opened the meeting talking about hogs. Muir clarified comments he made at the March 18…
Read MoreCommunity Foundation tops $1.5 million in grant awards
The Greene County Community Foundation surpassed the $1.5 million mark in grants awarded at its 14th annual Awards Night Monday, March 25, at the Presbyterian Church in Jefferson. Community Foundation board president Tori Riley spoke briefly about the Foundation’s history, noting that since the Foundation was formed in 2005, 86 persons have served on the board.
Read MoreLeJane Dillivan, 1927 – 2019
The family of LeJane Dillivan, 91, of Jefferson, formerly of Rippey, honors her upon her death. LeJane Johnson Dillivan was born September 21, 1927, in Greene County at a family farm near Grand Junction. She was the youngest of three children born to Ray Johnson and Mary Ellen Thompson Johnson. LeJane was a lifelong resident of Greene County, growing up…
Read MoreDeadline near for Impact Award nominations
The deadline for nominations for the 10th annual Greene County Community Impact Award is approaching. Saturday, March 30, is the final day to have nominations postmarked for consideration. Nominations can also be hand delivered to 506 S. Walnut St. in Jefferson by Saturday. Impact Award nomination forms are available at each library in Greene County.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending March 22
Persons pleaded not guilty at arraignment in Greene County district court as follows: Kylene Suzanne Rabourne, 40, of Grand Junction, possession of methamphetamine; Lauren Marie Schulte, 24, of Jefferson, assault on persons in certain occupations; Shawn Annear, 43, of Adel, domestic abuse assault causing injury or mental illness, and criminal mischief- first degree; Branden Gerrick Smith, 42, of Jefferson, eluding,…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending March 22
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered March 20 against Justin Ray Lopez of Jefferson on a charge of possession of alcohol under age- second offense. He was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge and $60 court costs. He must also pay $300 restitution for his court appointed attorney’s fees.
Read MoreWeather siren testing, drill this week
Storm sirens will be tested this week the annual severe weather drill is slated for Wednesday, according to Greene County emergency management director Dennis Morlan. The Greene County 9-1-1 board again engaged the services of Jon Marckres of Unplugged Wireless to check all storm sirens in the county. This is usually done earlier in the season, but snow and wintry…
Read MoreChurdan library nets $2,500 from Monsanto
Greene County farmer Mike Minnehan directed $2,500 to the Churdan public library through America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, a philanthropic arm of Bayer. As part of its mission, the Churdan library will use the funds to enhance the makerspace programming and upgrade technology, said library director Shari Minnehan.
Read MoreElementary program Thursday
The Greene County Elementary spring music and movement program, “We’re Making Music!”, for grades 2-4 will be presented Thursday, March 28. Performances will be at 1:30 and 7 pm in the Greene County Middle School gym. Art projects by the students will also be on display at the school. “We hope to see you at one of our performances” said…
Read MoreFEMA funds available to public entities in Greene Co for flood recovery
Greene County is among 56 Iowa counties named in an expedited Presidential Major Disaster Declaration that have been severely impacted by recent flooding along the Missouri River and other parts of the state. Gov Kim Reynolds received notification Saturday that President Trump has granted her request for the expedited declaration.
Read MoreRam boys at Graceland U for Jenner indoor invite
A half dozen members of the Ram boys track and field team traveled to Lamoni March 22 for the Jenner Indoor Invitational at Graceland University. Colby Kafer set three Ram indoor meet records and personal records. In the record books are his long jump of 20′ 5″, good for second place; his time of 24.42 seconds in the 200m dash,…
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