In Greene County district court James Warren Matthews Jr, 24, of Ogden was granted a deferred judgment Oct. 21 after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of possession of marijuana. He was placed on self probation for one year. He must pay a $105 civil penalty and $200 court costs. (Sentencing: Honorable Joseph B. McCarville) Breeanna Marie…
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Greene County magistrate court, week ending Oct. 22
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Oct. 20 against Michelle Ann Cook of Jefferson on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. Cook was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $60.
Read MoreBoone Co Community Endowment thanks Grow Greene County
To the editor, The Boone County Community Endowment Fund is pleased to partner with Grow Greene County and the Wild Rose in philanthropic efforts. Thanks to their generous gifts we are able to support many community projects around Boone County. Examples of this include: improvements at Don Williams Park, assisting with a new sign to welcome folks to Ogden, fairgrounds…
Read MoreChurdan library tells Halloween plans
Staff at the Churdan library will have trick-or-treat for pre-schoolers Wednesday, Oct. 27, at 10 am starting at the library. Children are invited to wear their Halloween costumes. There will be Halloween games, snacks and prizes, and fun for all ages Thursday, Oct. 28, from 4 to 6 pm in the library parking lot. Events will be held inside the…
Read MoreBoosters of Moderna, J&J Covid vaccines available
Covid-19 death toll in county now at 15 Persons who received either the Pfizer or Moderna Covid-19 vaccines should receive a booster shot six months or later after their initial two-dose series, according to recommendations the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued Oct. 21. The following groups are eligible now for a booster: People 65 years and older People 18…
Read MoreVolunteer Award to Scouts, Elks
Jefferson Cub Scout Pack 534, Boy Scout Troop 534, and Elks Lodge 2306 were recently awarded the Governor’s Volunteer Award for beautifying roadways annually since 1990. The three groups recently picked up debris and cleaned the ditches along a two-mile stretch of Highway 4 south of Jefferson.
Read MoreHomelessness topic of Community Conversation Nov. 4
Kyle Kinne and Andy McGinn, co-chairs of the Greene County Homeless Coalition, will speak at the Community Conversations series Thursday, Nov. 4, at 5:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way, in Jefferson. They will discuss what the coalition is doing to serve the homeless and others in the county. They’ll also provide contact information for persons who…
Read MorePrograms slated on digital archive of county publications
The history of every town and neighborhood in the county is available in the Community History Archives available digitally at county libraries. The digital archive is a cooperative project of the Greene County Library Association to preserve and provide free access to newspapers, books and other resources that have recorded the history of the county. Jeff Brown of Advantage Archives…
Read MorePancake supper Nov. 6 in Scranton
Scranton Betterment will serve a pancake supper Saturday, Nov. 6, from 5 to 6:30 pm in the Scranton Community Center lunch room. Free will donations will be accepted. Persons can call ahead for carry-outs at 515-370-3016. To arrange for delivery in Scranton, call the same number by Friday, Nov. 5, at 5 pm.
Read MoreGrCo school board candidates answer voters’ questions at forum
Interest in the Greene County Schools board election is high as evidenced by the more than 80 voters who attended a candidate forum hosted by the Greene County Education Association Oct. 18. Six candidates are running for three seats on the board. Candidates are Cindy Daubendiek, Michelle Fields, Nick Lehman, Sean Sebourn, Bonnie Silbaugh, and incumbent Catherine Wilson. Board member…
Read MoreGrCo school board hears enrollment numbers, talks about graduation requirements
Greene County Schools in the 2021-22 school year recouped some but not all the enrollment lost in the previous year. School superintendent Tim Christensen shared the district’s certified enrollment at a work session preceding the Oct. 20 regular school board meeting. Total enrollment is 1,187, an increase of 28 students over 2020-21. That’s still 13 students shy of 2019-20 enrollment.…
Read MoreRams finish cross country season
The Greene County Ram cross country team ran at the state qualifying meet Thursday at the Gowrie Municipal Golf Course. The Rams placed eighth of 14 teams. No Rams qualified for the state meet individually. Logan Woodruff finished first of the Rams with a time of 18:30 in 36th place, just five seconds ahead of Ethan Frederick who was 38th.…
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