In Greene County district court Nicholas Joseph White, 40, of Newton was sentenced Oct. 11 to 10 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to a charge of criminal mischief- first degree. The prison term is concurrent to the term in a Jasper County case. He is jointly and severally liable with co-defendants for $2,000 victim restitution. He was fined…
Read MoreDay: October 17, 2021
Greene County magistrate court, week ending Oct. 15
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Oct. 13 against Justin Robert Lee Kelton of Des Moines on a charge of violation of a no contact order. Kelton was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge; the vine and surcharge were suspended. He must pay $699.95 restitution for his court appointed attorney’s fees and $83 court costs. Judgment was…
Read MoreLocal FFA members attend Greenhand Fire-Up
Each year the southwest FFA district and Iowa FFA officers plan and facilitate Greenhand Fire Up Conferences for FFA members in the southwest district. Atlantic welcomed FFA chapters from all over the southwest district on Oct. 13. While at Atlantic, district and state officers lead four interactive workshops for first year high school FFA members, also known as Greenhands, for…
Read MoreLots of Socks & More drive begins Oct. 24
RSVP Volunteer Program 55+ Program is holding its 13th annual Lots of Socks & More drive Oct. 24 through Nov. 14. Donation baskets will be placed in libraries, participating businesses and churches throughout Jefferson, Rippey, Scranton, Grand Junction, Paton and Churdan. The Lots of Socks & More drive aims to collect socks and underwear for needy children in the county.…
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