The Greene County Community Foundation will award 23 grants totaling $150,000 Monday, March 25, at the First Presbyterian Fellowship Hall in Jefferson. The presentations will begin at 7 pm. Representatives of all groups receiving grants have been asked to attend. The public is welcome.
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The long arm of Greene County law reaches to Ohio
Greene County attorney Thomas Laehn is continuing his effort to let people know that Greene County isn’t a place to run afoul of the law. Not only are offenders more likely to serve time behind bars than before Laehn took over as prosecutor in January, but at least one offender who thought he could bypass prison time has learned differently.
Read MoreBike trail bridge collapses after being rammed by ice
Dan Towers gives his eye-witness account “It could always be worse, but that’s bad enough right there,” Greene County conservation director Dan Towers said Monday as he shared pictures with the county supervisors of the collapsed bridge over the Raccoon River on the Raccoon River Valley Trail south of Jefferson.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending March 15
In Greene County district court Lyle Neil Stork, 56, of Glidden was sentenced March 8 to two years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated- second offense. All but seven days of the prison term was suspended and he was placed on formal probation for two years. He must compete the…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending March 15
In Greene County magistrate court Michael Allen Olson of Jefferson was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge on a charge of public intoxication. A charge of disorderly conduct was dismissed. Court costs were $60. A case was initiated against Branden G. Smith of Jefferson on a charge of interference with official acts.
Read MoreSchool levy rate to decrease slightly for 2019-20
Board also discusses student farming, IJAG, and fulltime grounds keepers The proposed Greene County Schools budget for 2019-20 shows a slight decrease in the levy rate from the current year. The Greene County school board heard a presentation on the budget by superintendent Tim Christensen at its March 13 work session, and then set a public hearing on the budget…
Read MoreRams’ Morton sets meet record at BVU indoor meet
Greene County junior Carter Morton placed first in the high jump at the Buena Vista University co-ed Elite Meet Saturday, setting a meet record, a new school record and a personal record at 6’ 7”. His jump was three inches higher than at the opening indoor meet at the University of Northern Iowa earlier this month. Morton also placed fifth…
Read MoreGrCo fifth graders complete D.A.R.E. program
Frist D.A.R.E. class in the district since 2005 The students didn’t process in and out to music and they didn’t toss mortarboards into the air, but the Greene County class of 2026’s graduation from the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program Friday had most of the other elements of commencement exercises.
Read MoreVFW hosting country fried steak dinner
VFW Post 9599 and the VFW auxiliary will host a country fried steak dinner Saturday, March 23, at the post at 109 N. Chestnut St in Jefferson. The menu will feature country fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, a dinner roll and a beverage. Free will donations will be accepted. The public is invited.
Read MoreRam Restaurant in 41st season
Ram Restaurant at Greene County High School opened for the 2019 season, its 41st, March 12. Students in the culinary classes prepare and serve meals featuring freshly made salads, entrees, breads and desserts that use locally-grown items whenever possible. The Ram Restaurant is located near the main entrance of the school. Handicap marking is close, or valet service is available.…
Read MoreMain Street Iowa holds awards celebration
Main Street Iowa hosted the 33rd annual Main Street Iowa awards celebration Friday, March 8, at Scottish Rite Consistory in Des Moines. Jefferson had more than 30 people in attendance. The program honored the efforts of those who work to revitalize Iowa’s downtowns – the heart and soul of communities across the state. The awards honor outstanding accomplishments, activities and…
Read MoreBoater education goal of national effort March 17-23
A national campaign is encouraging boaters to Spring Aboard by enrolling in a boater education course before the kickoff to the boating season. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) works with BoaterExam and Boat-Ed to offer online boater education courses and during Spring Aboard campaign week March 17-23, these companies will be offering 50 percent off the price of…
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