The Churdan public library is offering its stacks of vintage Churdan area newspapers to patrons. The hard copies are no longer needed because they’ve been scanned in to the Community History Archives of Greene County and are available via the website of county libraries. Papers are dated from 1891 to 1987. Persons who want more information can call the library…
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Greene County district court, week ending Nov. 19
In Greene County district court Brendan Robert James, 21, of Bouton was sentenced Nov. 18 to 1 year in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated- first offense. All but two days of the jail term was suspended and he was placed on probation to Boone/Greene County Probation for one year. He…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Nov. 19
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Nov. 17 against Justin Joe Downs of Churdan on a charge of violation of a no contact order. Downs was sentenced to 10 days in jail, with credit given for time served. He was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $95.50. A case was initiated against Nicholas Weber…
Read MoreCovid transmission rate jumps in past week
The number of cases of Covid-19 in the county jumped last week. Twenty-nine cases were diagnosed in the past seven days, bringing the total number of cases to 1,450. The 7-day positivity rate for testing is 12.6 percent; the 14-day rate is 7.8 percent. The level of community transition is rated high. Greene County public health director Becky Wolf reports…
Read MoreLocal Red Kettle campaign starts Friday
Donations, volunteer bell ringers needed The Salvation Army service unit in Greene County will conduct this year’s Red Kettle campaign on Friday evenings and Saturdays at several locations in Greene County for four weekends starting Nov. 26. Ninety percent of the money received in Greene County will be disbursed in Greene County to help families and individuals needing assistance with…
Read MorePolice blotter – November 2021
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Tuesday, Nov 30: At 10:55 am staff at Wild Rose Casino reported an unknown driver had struck a light pole in the parking lot. The estimate for damages to the light pole is $3,200. They are reviewing video to help identify the vehicle involved. Monday, Nov. 29: At 2:33…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – November 2021
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Tuesday, Nov. 30: At 12:09 pm a deputy investigated a complaint of harassment in the 400 block of Harding St in Churdan. At 1:19 pm a deputy assisted with cattle out in the 1500 block of 310th St in Franklin Township. At 4:38 pm a deputy investigated a…
Read MoreGrCo school board okays 9-10 iJAG program, takes ‘wait & see’ view of vaccine mandate
Greene County High School freshmen and sophomores will be able to reap the benefits of the Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates (iJAG) career readiness program beginning in the third trimester of this school year. The Greene County Schools retiring board of education at its Nov. 15 meeting approved a memorandum of understanding expanding the program, which is already available to…
Read MoreDonated deer hides benefit disabled veterans
Hunters donated nearly 4,000 deer hides to Elks Lodges across Iowa last year, which was a slight decrease from the 2020-2021 season. The deer hides are used by the Veterans Leather Program to make professionally-crafted leather gloves for veterans in wheelchairs and also turned into leather used for therapy programs for recovering veterans. The Veterans Leather Program relies on the…
Read MoreAll-State Music Festival afternoon concert includes J-S graduate
The All-State Music Festival in Ames Nov. 18-20 marked the 75th anniversary of the prestigious event that recognizes and rewards excellence in Iowa high school musicians. The Diamond Jubilee event included an expanded printed concert program, new compositions commissioned for all three All-State ensembles, and a Friday Young Artists concert featuring former Iowa All-State musicians who are now professional musicians…
Read MoreWayne Fritz, 1935 – 2021
Funeral services for Wayne Fritz, 86 of Fort Dodge, formerly of Paton, were held Nov. 20 at the Salem United Methodist Church in Paton. The Rev. David Arulnathan, pastor of the church, officiated. Casket bearers were Dave Cunningham, Pat Cunningham, Mark Rittgers, Rick Rittgers, Doug Tourte, and Bob Peacock. Interment was at the Paton Township Cemetery in Paton. Wayne Eugene Fritz,…
Read MoreJeff council takes step on family restrooms, learns of Diversity Project
The Jefferson city council at its Nov. 9 meeting took the first step toward building family restrooms at the municipal pool. The council approved a $2,000 contract with Atura Architecture for Phase 1 design. The goal is to add partitions in the men’s side of the building, and to add one or two family restrooms. The project would be done…
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