Adds cheerleading as shared activity with Paton-Churdan Paton-Churdan and Greene County boys have played football together as a team for decades. Now, finally, P-C girls – and boys, if they’d like – will be able to try out for the Ram football cheerleading squad. The same goes for wrestling. The Greene County Schools board of education at its May 18…
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Rams bring pair of medals home from state meet
Ram senior Jackson Morton earned second place in the Class 2A 100m hurdles at the State Track & Field Meet. Morton finished the prelims in third place with a time of 14.80 seconds. He trimmed his time to 14.64 seconds in the finals to win the silver medal, less than one second behind gold medalist Jack Latham of Sprit Lake.…
Read MorePaton-Churdan holds Mentor/Awards Banquet
Paton-Churdan High School held its annual banquet celebrating the mentors and accomplishments of the graduating class of 2022 Wednesday, May 18, at the school. Community State Bank and United Bank of Iowa- Churdan sponsored the event, which included a catered meal for all in attendance. Scholarships from local organizations and businesses, as well as colleges and universities, were presented. Awards…
Read MoreDoes donate to FCCLA national conference trip, food pantry
Jefferson Drove #196 of the Benevolent Patriotic Order of Does provided financial support to five members of the Greene County chapter of Family Career and Community Leadership of America and their advisor Ashley Havens, for their trip to San Diego, CA, for the national conference of the FCCLA. All five students competed at the state conference; Brooke Williams and Maggie…
Read MorePaper airplane contest slated
Students in kindergarten through eighth grade are invited to start their summer vacation with a paper airplane contest Thursday, May 26 – National Paper Airplane Day. Children can make paper airplanes at home or visit the library Monday or Tuesday to make one. The contest will be held at Greene County Community Center, with students in grades K-4 competing from…
Read MorePolice blotter – May 2022
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Tuesday, May 31: At 10:22 am an employee at Oly’s Corner reported a gas drive off in the amount of $69. The officer is investigating. Monday, May 30: Between 11:18 am and 3:42 pm officers issued six citations for excessive speed at N. Grimmell Rd and W. Central Ave.…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – May 2022
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Tuesday, May 31: At 11:06 am a deputy investigated a theft in the 800 block of E. Main St in Grand Junction. At 11:38 am a deputy investigated a theft in the 700 block of Grant St in Scranton. Monday, May 30: At 12:30 am a deputy investigated…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending May 20
In Greene County district court Anthony Robert Booth, 30, of Perry was sentenced May 18 to five years in prison after he changed his plea to burglary- third degree. He was sentenced to two years after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of criminal mischief- third degree. The prison terms are concurrent; both were suspended and he…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending May 20
In Greene County magistrate court Floyd William Laxon Jr of Jefferson was sentenced May 19 to seven days in jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of assault, amended from domestic abuse assault. The jail time was suspended and he was placed on informal probation for one year. He must complete an anger management course. Laxson was fined $105…
Read MoreMedical center returning to universal masking
Covid transmission level climbs again Until this week, the level for Greene County has been LOW. As of Thursday, May 19, the level increased to HIGH. Given the current community transmission level and numbers of positive cases, Greene County Medical Center will return to universal masking for all visitors and staff effective Monday, May, 23. The Medical Center and Family Medicine…
Read MoreChronic wasting disease course offered in Greene County
Hunters, landowners, and conservationists interested in managing chronic wasting disease in Iowa’s deer herd are encouraged to attend an education course at the Greene County Extension office in Jefferson on June 9, 16, and 23. The program, called Chronic Wasting Disease Ambassadors, is hosted by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, who will…
Read MoreLillian Howard, 1929 – 2022
Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated May 20 at St Brigid Catholic Church in Grand Junction for Lillian Howard, 93, of Jefferson, formerly of Paton. Celebrant will be Father John Gerald. Soloist will be Sheilah Pound, accompanied by Lois Last. Interment will be at the Paton Township Cemetery near Paton. Lillian Mayme Rathouz, the daughter of Vincent and Anna…
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