In Greene County district Russell Lee Gardner, 46, of Panora was sentenced Oct. 4 to five years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of criminal mischief- second degree. He was fined $1,025 with a $153.75 surcharge; both were suspended. He was sentenced to two years in prison on a charge of driving while license…
Read MoreDay: October 12, 2021
In the neighborhood
October 11, 2021 Lions Club – The Rippey Lions Club shared a potluck meal at their regular meeting. As part of the business / planning meeting, the group considered fundraising plans, including a pancake meal in November, working on a list of those who might be interested in joining, community and other projects for the year ahead. The next…
Read MorePaton mayor Burrell supports gaming in county
To the editor, I must admit I was skeptical when the Wild Rose Casino gambling license first came up. The selling point was the funds the local communities and surrounding counties would receive annually along with grant opportunities. I thought “sure, little Paton is going to see any of that.” Well, was I ever wrong. The annual check we receive…
Read MoreJerry, Mary Jane Fields encourage YES vote on gaming question
To the editor, In 2013, our county did something bold and unexpected. We rallied together to pass a referendum to allow gaming in Greene County—why not, we had nothing to lose and everything to gain. The turnout was the highest ever for a single-issue vote, and we saw people who hadn’t voted in years get involved. The 75.1 percent approval…
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