To the editor, Superintendent Tim Christensen recently said in an article in “The Jefferson Herald”, and I quote: “If the popular kids wear a mask, then others are going to be apt to wear one.” Gee Tim, would you please give us a list of the popular kids and particularly the “others”. I think parents deserve to know how and…
Read MoreDay: August 29, 2020
The Iowa Way
a column by Sen Joni Ernst Doesn’t it just seem like one thing after another? We’re in the midst of a global pandemic, which has taken the lives of more than one thousand Iowans, and then we get hit by a derecho. It’s been a trying year for folks across Iowa. The challenges we’re facing as a state, and a…
Read MoreFirst day for middle schoolers delayed to Sept. 10
The first day of school for students at Greene County Middle School will be Thursday, Sept. 10. That’s two days later than previously announced. School superintendent Tim Christensen explained the occupancy permit needed after the renovation project will be issued later than expected. Staff wants to give students an opportunity to walk through the building before school starts, and they…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Aug. 28
Former Grand Junction fire chief and ambulance driver Thomas Michael Launderville, 40, of Grand Junction was sentenced Aug. 28 in district court to 180 days of jail on a charge of operating while intoxicated- second offense. He was driving a Grand Junction ambulance at the time of the offense. All but 18 days of the jail term was suspended and…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Aug. 28
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered against Adam Eugene Coy of Boone on a charge of disorderly conduct, amended from domestic abuse assault. Coy was fined $65 with a $9.75 surcharge. Magistrate Jessica Morton ruled he is unable to pay court costs. A judgment was entered against James Pena of Denison on a charge of disorderly conduct,…
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