Greene County elementary students enjoyed a pandemic-modified version of Jingle Read before school was dismissed for the holiday break. A highlight of the day was a Ram Reader book distribution, sending every student home with a new book to keep. Staff and teachers thanked the following for contributing funds for the Ram Reader program: BPO Does #196, BPO Elks #2306,…
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Larry Dowd, 1951 – 2021
A memorial service was held Jan. 8 at Central Christian Church in Jefferson for Larry Dowd, 69, of Jefferson. Words of comfort were offered by Pastor Allan Redenius of First Covenant Church in Fort Dodge and Pastor J Alexander of Central Christian Church. Urn bearers were Aaron Dowd and Michael Dowd. Interment will be at the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery. Larry…
Read MoreElks donate to food pantry
Members of the Jefferson Elks lodge recently presented a check to the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center(food pantry) in the amount of $2750. The funds were part of a Beacon Grant provided by the BPO Elks. Receiving the check was Shirley Haupert and other volunteers.
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The pace of life was a bit slower for many of us in 2020, with community events and activities curtailed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Still, there was plenty happening in Greene County. A new school opened, a fire damaged one of the county’s larger employers, candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination visited the county, and, of course, we dealt…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
December 28, 2020 Rippey Library news ~by Phyllis Bardole, librarian The days before Christmas were busy, as several were in the library getting books to read over the holiday week. Last week Larry and Phyllis Lepke came to the library bearing books! Phyllis’s sister Karilyn Brodell is a 30-year employee of the Valley Bookstore, the oldest book store in Jackson…
Read MoreGreene County district court, ending Dec. 31
In Greene County district court Logan Patrick Stripe, 26, of Boone was granted a deferred judgment Dec. 20 after he pleaded guilty to a charge of illegal possession of oxycodone. He was placed on probation to Boone/Greene County Probation for one year. He must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any recommended treatment at his own expense. He must…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, ending Dec. 31
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment for a $65 fine with a $9.75 surcharge was entered Dec 21 against Julie Lea Hurley Richardson of Newton on a charge of theft- fifth degree. She must also pay $211.25 restitution for her court appointed attorney’s fees and $210.88 court costs. A judgment for a $105 fine with a $15.75 surcharge was…
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