Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Thursday, March 31: Routine activity reported. Wednesday, March 30: At 10:10 am a deputy investigated a theft in the 500 block of N. 16th St in Grand Junction. At 10:51 am a deputy investigated a theft in the 900 block of Irving St in Scranton. At 1:35 pm…
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Police blotter – March 2022
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Thursday, March 31: At 11:28 am officers were requested at the office of the Greene County High School. Officers arrived and were advised of suspicions of an intoxicated staff member. The officers’ investigation led to the arrest of Peyton Michael Paddock, 24, of Jefferson for public Intoxication (simple misdemeanor)…
Read MoreMethodists slate fundraiser to get original bell ringing again
Members of First United Methodist Church are kicking off fundraising to repair the church bell which has been silent since last spring. The church will host a carryout meal Sunday, March 27, from 11 to 12:30 pm. The menu features the locally famous Lenten Luncheon chicken casserole, salads and dessert. Meals should be reserved by calling the church at 515-386-4411.…
Read MoreGrCo school board selects finalists for superintendent position
The Greene County Community School board of education met in closed session Wednesday evening and selected two finalists for the superintendent vacancy. Candidates are –Brett Abbotts, who is currently an elementary principal in the Council Bluffs Community School District. Previously, he was an assistant principal/activities director at AHSTW (Avoca) and a teacher in the Southeast Polk Community School in Altoona. …
Read MoreABC Award to Sid Jones
Sid Jones, retiring president of Home State Bank, was honored with the 2021 Above and Beyond the Call (ABC) Award at a Community Recognition Night hosted by Jefferson Matters: A Main Street and Chamber Community Tuesday evening in the Greene County High School auditorium. The award was presented by 2020 ABC Award recipient Harry Ahrenholtz. He said the one word…
Read MoreCounty supes discuss CO2 pipeline, agree to raises for sheriff’s office employees
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline Issues involving the proposed carbon dioxide pipeline through 12 miles of Greene County continued to be discussed at March 21 meeting of the Greene County board of supervisors. The county is responsible for contracting with carbon dioxide inspection services that will monitor the construction of the pipeline by Summit Carbon Solutions. Chuck Wenthold, environmental department,…
Read MoreExtension offering free suicide prevention progran
Part of Extension Week, April 18-22 Iowa’s rural communities and families are still coping with the uncertainty and stress produced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Financial worries continue to contribute to farmers’ anxiety. In response to this continuing impact, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County is offering the “Question. Persuade. Refer.” program Tuesday, April 19, from 10 to 11:30…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending March 18
In Greene County district court Angel Vaughan, 39, of Marshalltown was sentenced March 17 to five years in prison after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of eluding. The prison term was suspended and she was place on probation to the Iowa Department of Correctional Services for five years. She was fined $1,025 with a $153.75 surcharge;…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending March 18
Judgments were entered March 16 in Greene County magistrate court against Austin Tylor O’Connell of Jefferson on charges of public intoxication and interference with official acts. He was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge on each of the two charges. Court costs were $60. Information is available since the return of an arrest warrant that Floyd William Laxson Jr of…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Rippey Lions Club – The Rippey Lions Club met March 17 with a meal prepared by Bev Derry, Phyllis Bardole and Maralynn Rinker and served by Maralynn. During the business meeting the group discussed charitable donations for Camp Hertko Hollow for children with diabetes near Boone and other worthwhile groups. Further plans were made for Rippey DAZE on July 30…
Read More4-H news
The Greenbrier 4-H club met Monday, Feb. 14, at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds. Ilsa Hooper called the meeting to order and reminded members of the need to do the YQCA animal training in order to show animals at the fair. Reminders also were given for the Community Lamb Barn project and the days to pick up tags…
Read MoreJoann P. Harper, 1941 – 2022
A graveside committal service was held March 24 at the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery for Joann P. Harper, 80, of Jefferson. Words of comfort were offered by the Rev Jim Harkness and the Rev Deb Harkness, both of First Baptist Church, Jefferson. Joann Patricia Hoelscher was born May 14, 1941 in Manilla. She was the daughter of Anna (Ress) and Joseph…
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