In Greene County district court Sharlee Jean Royce, 31, of Grinnell was sentenced Nov. 22 to 10 years in prison after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of criminal mischief- first degree. She was fined $1,370 with a $205.50 surcharge. On a charge of theft- second degree she was sentenced to five years in prison and fined…
Read MoreMonth: November 2021
Rams open hoops season with win for girls, loss for boys
The Greene County Rams varsity basketball teams opened their 2021-22 campaign Nov. 29 in Ogden. The Ram girls topped the Bulldogs 33-29, but the Rams fell to Ogden in the boys game, on the short side of a 56-55 score. The girls played the Bulldogs even-up in the first quarter, with a 5-5 score when the quarter ended. The Rams…
Read MoreCovid transmission rate still high, vaccination rate not increasing
The Greene County public health department is monitoring the emergence of the Omicron variant of Covid-19. The variant has not yet been reported in the United States. It was first detected in South Africa, but has spread to several other countries, including Canada. “As we learn more about this new variant, we will share that information via radio, print and…
Read MoreExtension offers retirement planning workshop
How can I be sure my retirement funds will last my lifetime? This important question is addressed in an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach workshop that will be offered online two different times this winter. The first opportunity for the workshop is on Thursdays, Dec. 2 and 9, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Pre-register at http://bit.ly/wyrp17806 The on-line series…
Read MoreChurdan library adds interactive play table
The Churdan public library recently added an interactive play table from after-mouse®. The purchase was possible with the funding from two grants. The first grant, for $5,000, was through funding provided to the State Library of Iowa from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), administered by the institute of Museum and Library Services. The second grant was the library’s fifth…
Read MoreBread baking class in career academy kitchen
Iowa Central Community College and Greene County Schools are teaming up to offer a homemade bread baking class in the Greene County Career Academy culinary kitchen on Wednesday, Dec. 8, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Baking enthusiast Tim Christensen will take participants through the process of making homemade bread. Each participant will take home freshly baked bread along with a…
Read MoreSorenson shoots Nov. 19 lunar eclipse
Drew Sorenson shares with readers a photo he took of the lunar eclipse Nov. 19 with his cellphone. He said he was worried clouds were going to move in, “but at 1:30 am it was beautifully clear. I set out a 6″ f/10 refractor and was able to get some pix with a cellphone,” he said. “In the west, I…
Read MoreGreene County Singers slate Christmas program
The Greene County Singers, under the direction of Sheilah McGregor Pound, will present “Christmasing with You” Sunday, Dec. 5, at 3:30 pm. They will share unique selections of choral music at the Central Christian Church in Jefferson. Enjoy a “Carpenter’s Christmas Medley,” a piece that brings a bit of Bach and a traditional Christmas carol together called “Still a Bach…
Read MoreJingle into Junction Sunday, Dec. 5
All are invited to Jingle into Junction Sunday, Dec. 5, from 5 to 7 pm at the Grand Junction Community Center. The evening will feature a soup supper with a musical interlude by the Greene County Singers. A silent auction will include seasonal decor, craft items, and items donated by local businesses. Trees and wreaths will be on display, with…
Read MoreSupes hear about being tough on crime and plans to boost workforce
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline Greene County attorney Thomas Laehn wants it known that Greene County will not be an easy place to get away with criminal acts. He reported to the county supervisors at their Nov. 22 meeting that he has cleared a backlog of cases that formed while court activities were limited due to the Covid-19 pandemic. He…
Read MoreChristmas in Scranton celebration Dec. 1
Plan to visit with your friends in Scranton on Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 1. Many of the businesses are hosting open houses and serving refreshments. The event is coordinated by Scranton Betterment Committee. Hosting open houses from 1to 3 pm are Heritage Insurance and Real Estate / Scranton Life and Health, Peoples Bank and Scranton Telephone. Register for a drawing at…
Read MoreLetter from Don Orris – Kudos to Benitz, Conroy
To the editor It takes great knowledge and skilled hands to repair a bronze statue. Keith Conroy and Dan Benitz collaborated on the repairs of the Doreen Wilber statue after it was vandalized this past year. These two men did a fantastic job of bringing Doreen back to perfection. I hope the next time you see Keith or Dan on…
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