Greenbrier 4-H club – At their June 14 meeting the Greenbrier 4-H club began preparations for the 2021 Greene County Fair. Conner Allender led her final Greenbrier meeting by explaining how important it is to fill out fair documents carefully. During the meeting various forms for livestock and static projects going to the fair were discussed and handed out. Also,…
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Your Life Iowa helps Iowans get through tough times
New Opportunities is introducing a free, confidential resource available through the Iowa Department of Public Health for all Iowans facing a difficult time or situation. Your Life Iowa is a one stop shop when it comes to finding help for substance use, problem gambling, suicide prevention, and mental health support. There is no judgment, only help. Your Life Iowa can…
Read MoreCelebrate a child’s first fish
Iowans are invited to preserve the memory of their child or grandchild hooking their first fish this summer with a special certificate. The Iowa Department of Natural Resource has a certificate persons can print from an electronic file posted online or request a printed certificate. Apply for a first fish certificate online at www.iowadnr.gov/firstfish. It’s easy and free to participate. There…
Read MoreFarmers market opens season this Tuesday
The Greene County farmers market will open its 21st season Tuesday, June 29. Market managers Chris Henning and Alexis Stevens will welcome longtime and new vendors and customers from 4 to 6:30 pm on the east side of the courthouse in Jefferson. Markets will be held Tuesdays from June 29 through Aug. 31, rain or shine. (In the event of…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
June 23, 2021 Hanaman Happenings – We returned from Wisconsin on Monday to view a large limb that had blown onto our garage. There was some damage to the roof but the limb missed the window on the north side of the garage. Since it was across the sidewalk to the house, we had to carefully step over it or…
Read MoreJeff council acts on several ordinances
Water/sewer rates go up for August bill The Jefferson city council at its June 22 meeting approved the first reading of an amended animal protection and control ordinance to address feral cat colonies, but not without discussion. Council member Matt Wetrich, a wildlife biologist by profession, noted that the proposed ordinance doesn’t address public health concerns raised by feral cats,…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending June 25
In Greene County district court Zang Thang, 31, of Indianapolis, IN, was sentenced June 24 to 10 days in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of interference with official acts causing bodily injury. He was also fined $430 with a $64.50 surcharge. He must pay an amount not to exceed $600 restitution for his court…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending June 25
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered against Tashina Sue Taylor of Jefferson on a charge of domestic abuse assault. She was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $60. Cases were initiated during the week ending June 25 as follows: Royce Christopher Gonnelly of Jefferson, possession of drug paraphernalia; Roger Lee Low of Carroll, possession…
Read MoreMed center trustees table new long term care facilities
The Greene County Medical Center board of trustees held its regular monthly board meeting Thursday, June 24. During the meeting a decision was made to table the EGR – Senior Continuum of Care project and focus on providing long term care services within Greene County Medical Center. The decision was based on increased costs of construction and continued COVID-19 uncertainty.…
Read MoreViolet Vaughn, 1927 – 2020
Violet Ann Brown Miers Vaughn died November 30, 2020 at Carlisle, at the age of 93 years. She was born April 4, 1927, the daughter of Ruth Mae Davis Brown and Ross Albert Franklin Brown. She grew up with her parents and two sisters in the small town of Arion. Violet worked as a school teacher. She married W. Dean Miers in the…
Read MoreGrCo baseball loses four, at 2-12 on season
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County baseball team had a tough week, losing all four games on their schedule. Monday, June 14, they fell to Roland-Story 15-6 and Wednesday it was South Hamilton 6-2. Saturday Saydel hosted a tournament where the Rams lost to Van Meter 7-3 and to Saydel 10-2. GC is 2-12 on the season and…
Read MoreRam softball team at 4-12 on season, battling illness and injuries
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County softball team lost to Roland-Story 12-4 on Monday, June 14. A second game was on the schedule, but due to illness and injury to the Rams pitchers, it was forfeited to the Norsemen. Tuesday’s game with ADM was also forfeited for the same reasons. GC was back in action Wednesday, taking a…
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