All county residents can join the effort to control the spread of COVID-19 by being part of Cover Greene County, an initiative of the county board of health. The goal of Cover Greene County is to be sure every resident has a face mask to wear in public. Annie Smith, a board of health member, said the board has received…
Read MoreDay: May 10, 2020
Sheriff’s report
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Tuesday, May 19: At 11:32 am a deputy arrested Adam Harvey, 43, of Grand Junction on arrest warrants for possession of marijuana, possession of methamphetamine (serious misdemeanors) and possession of drug paraphernalia (simple misdemeanor)*.
Read MoreSchool Foundation offers scholarships to recent graduates
The Greene County School District Education Foundation is offering five scholarships in the amount of $2000 each to Greene County School District in their second, third, or fourth year of post-high school education (2019, 2018 or 2017 graduates). The application can be found on the Greene County Education Foundation website at: www.gccsd.k12.ia.us/domain/197. Applications must be received by Friday, June 12,…
Read MoreFitness classes return to Community Center
The Jefferson park and recreation department is offering a summer session of familiar fitness classes beginning Monday, May 11, at the Greene County Community Center. Extreme Fit, a total body strength/cardio challenge tailored to each individual’s fitness level, will be offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12 to 1 pm. Simeon Lang will lead the class.
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