Despite being down-sized, the recent bid for the animal shelter and dog park was $150,000 more than what has been raised or pledged. Wallace Teagarden has stepped up to be the closer on the effort. This week he put forth a challenge dollar-for-dollar matching grant up to $75,000 to get the project to the finish line. Teagarden was the spark…
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Public health encouraging flu, Covid vaccines
The Greene County public health department is encouraging influenza vaccines for all persons age 6 months and older before the end of October. Local public health director Becky Wolf explains that influenza, commonly called “the flu”, is a respiratory virus that can lead to serious illness, hospitalization, or even death. It is a leading cause of pneumonia. Flu signs and…
Read MoreWinter home energy assistance program guidelines told
Applications will be taken starting Nov. 1, 2021, for the 2021-2022 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This program is funded by the Department of Health and Human Services through the Iowa Department of Human Rights/DCAA and has established to help qualifying low-income Iowa homeowners and renters pay for a portion of their primary heating costs. The Community Action Agency,…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Oct. 15
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 MoreGreene 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.…
Read MoreCounty attorney praises work of law enforcement
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline At their meeting on Oct. 11, the Greene County supervisors heard from county attorney Thomas Laehn about three high-profile cases that have been successfully prosecuted to the point of sentencing. In one case, a major methamphetamine pipeline through Greene County was shut down. In another case, a person who assisted with the bank robbery in…
Read MoreJulie Yepsen, 1956 – 2021
Julie Yepsen, 65, of Jefferson, died of COVID-19 on October 12, 2021, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Private interment for the immediate family will take place in the Jefferson Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring of 2022. Survivors include her husband Tom Yepsen; daughter Laura (Matthew) Krohne; son Jared (Tasha)…
Read MoreMarian Selene, 1931 – 2021
Services were held Oct. 15, 2021, at First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson for Marian Selene, 90, of Jefferson. Commissioned pastor Wendy Pittman offered words of comfort. Keri Brooker accompanied congregational singing. Casket bearers were Larry Thomsen, Dave Walker, James Carman, Steve Haupert, Dr Evin Thompson and Tim Gettler. Interment was at the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery. Marian Eileen Selene was born…
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~a column by Colleen O’Brien People who believe in a certain definition of choice are those who know that every woman must have control of her body just as every man has control of his, and it’s nobody’s business but the individual’s. A much more critical choice to pay attention to that is everybody’s business is whether we’re willing to…
Read MoreRams punish Mustangs 54-6, now 6-1 on season, 4-0 in district play
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County Rams continue to do well this season, holding the Shenandoah Mustangs to just six points versus their own 54 for Senior Night last Friday. In the first quarter of the game, the Rams picked up 12 points and prevented the Mustangs from gaining much traction on the scoreboard. Ram quarterback…
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