~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline With plans nearing completion for the new law enforcement center to be located in the former Midland Power building near the municipal cemetery, the Greene County board of supervisors heard ideas at the regular meeting on June 14 for the construction of a new county jail on the same property. Representatives of ISG, an architectural,…
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Ram softball team at 3-9
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County softball team defeated Glidden-Ralston 12-0 despite having only one hit. The Rams lost 5-2 to Perry and 3-0 to Saydel in last week’s action. GC is 3-9 on the season, 2-4 in Heart of Iowa Conference standings. They had a doubleheader at Roland-Story Monday of this week, hosted Adel-DeSoto-Minburn on Tuesday and…
Read MoreScholarships available for post high school programs
Application deadline is June 30 The Greene County School District Education Foundation will again award five Floyd Duane Dunlop Scholarships in the amount of $2000. The scholarship will be granted to Greene County School District graduates going into their second – fifth year of post-high school education in either a college or trade school program. Master’s programs are not included…
Read MoreNew event blends Chamber annual meeting and Jefferson Matters Volunteer Appreciation night
Community Appreciation Night will be held Wednesday, June 16, at 7 pm at the Greene County High School auditorium. The focus of the program is to showcase volunteerism, share information about the Jefferson Matters: Main Street and Chamber teams and their achievements, and present the 2020 Above & Beyond the Call (ABC) Award. With the merge of the Jefferson Area…
Read MoreFUMC invites public to retirement send off for pastor
First United Methodist Church invites the public to celebrate its pastor’s retirement on June 20. Rev Julie Poulsen will retire after 10 years serving in Jefferson and a total of 40 years in United Methodist Churches across Iowa. Closing worship and celebration will be June 20 at 11:30. Lunch for dine-in or carry out at will be available at 12:30.…
Read MoreDrought continues bearing down on Iowa
Continued dry conditions allowed farmers 6.6 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 13, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. In addition to planting, field activities included spraying post emergence herbicides, side dressing nitrogen, and harvesting hay. Topsoil moisture levels across Iowa rated 24 percent very short, 46 percent short, 30 percent adequate and 0 percent surplus.…
Read MoreRam baseball wins over Nevada, loses to Winterset, Saydel
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County baseball team picked up a win last week, defeating Nevada 9-2. Seven base hits, five walks and three batters hit by pitches contributed to the effort. The Rams fell to #5 Winterset 7-4 and to Saydel 4-1. GC is 2-8 on the season and is 1-5 in Heart of Iowa Conference action.…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending June 11
In Greene County district court disposition was entered June 2 against Tammy Ann Tolsdorf, 54, of Grand Junction after she pleaded guilty to a charge of interference with official acts, amended from perjury. Tolsdorf was fined$250 with a $37.50 surcharge. She must pay restitution for her court appointed attorney’s fees and $106.50 court costs. (Sentencing: Honorable Joseph B. McCarville) Brandon…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending June 12
In Greene County magistrate court disposition was entered June 7 on a charge against Candice Marie Ortiz of Grand Junction on a charge of theft- fifth degree. She was fined $015 with a $15.75 surcharge. A charge of criminal mischief was dismissed, with $60 court costs charged to Ortiz. She must also pay victim restitution. Information is available since the…
Read MoreMedical center appoints interim CEO
The Greene County Medical Center board of trustees on June 11 announced the appointment of Brian Benson as interim CEO, effective June 15. Benson will bring continued leadership to Greene County Medical Center while a national search for a new, permanent CEO is underway by the board, with the assistance of UnityPoint Health – Des Moines. Benson began his career…
Read MoreGCNO asked to help solve a mystery
A recently retired Greene County first grade teacher is hoping to learn who placed a small “door frame” and bird bath with a bird sitting on it along the Raccoon River Valley Trail at the end of E. Wilcoxway in Jefferson. The teacher wrote the following to GreeneCountyNewsOnline: “Last fall my class and I took a walk down the bike…
Read MoreGravitate to hold grand opening Friday
A socially distanced ribbon cutting and grand opening party at Gravitate, 202 E. State St in Jefferson, will be held Friday, June 11, at 12 pm. Beverages and tours of the new coworking space will be provided. Gravitate is also offering free coworking Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. Freelancers, entrepreneurs and remote workers are welcome to bring their…
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