Greene County district court, week ending July 29

In Greene County district court Joseph Virgil Peterson, 39, of Jefferson was sentenced July 22 to five years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated- third offense. After serving 30 days in jail the remainder of the sentence will be suspended and he will be on probation to the Iowa Department…

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Greene County magistrate court, week ending July 29

In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered against Joseph Andrew Davenport of Des Moines on a charge of public intoxication. Davenport was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $60. Alexis C. Jordan of Grand Junction was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge on a charge of theft- fifth degree. She must pay $6.41 restitution to…

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Medical center foundation supports Bell Tower Festival

The Greene County Medical Center Foundation held its annual golf fundraiser Friday, June 10, at the Jefferson Community Golf Course in conjunction with the Bell Tower Festival. Special games and prizes in the amount of $150 were awarded, keeping with the theme of celebrating Jefferson’s sesquicentennial, 150 years. “We were excited to host our tournament in conjunction with Bell Tower…

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Little new information provided on long term care closure

Specific information is sparse about the reasons for closing the long term care facility that has operated as part of Greene County Medical Center since 1965. The elected medical center board of trustees voted unanimously at its July 28 to close the facility at the recommendation of medical center chief executive officer Chad Butterfield and others. Residents and their families,…

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Bill Sutton honored by Greene County Farm Bureau

The Greene County Farm Bureau Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award was presented to Bill Sutton of Jefferson at the 2022 Greene County Farm Bureau member appreciation picnic July 19 at the Grand Junction Community Center.     Board member Jim Giese made the presentation after reading the following: “This year’s Greene County Farm Bureau’s Distinguished Service to Ag Award goes to…

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In the neighborhood

July 25, 2022 Rippey Library  Website: www.rippey.lib.ia.us; Hours: Mon-Fri 2- 5 pm; E-mail: rippeyli@windstream.net  Rippey Library concludes summer reading events this week.  Friday, July 29, the Greene County Library Association and Greene County supervisors present Campfire at Camp Poison Oaks, with Dennis Porter providing magic, mystery, games and guffaws, starting at 10 am.  On Saturday, July 30, in conjunction with Rippey…

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Diversity group to host leaders from Storm Lake to tell their story and answer questions

Greene County residents are going to have an opportunity Tuesday evening, Aug. 9, in Jefferson to learn first-hand how the northwest Iowa town of Storm Lake, over the past 30 years, experienced rapid diversification of its population, overcame significant challenges and turned into one of the fastest-growing, most vibrant and prosperous rural communities in the state. “Nueva Vida en Greene…

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Farmland leasing meetings in August

Farmland Leasing Meetings for agriculture property owners, tenants, ag business representatives and lenders will be held at 11 different locations throughout West Central Iowa in early August.  Each workshop will focus on current farmland value and lease rate trends, methods for determining fair ag rents for 2023, conservation practices, farmland lease communication and legalities, including how to write and terminate…

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Scranton council appoints Ashley Squibb to fill vacancy

The Scranton city council at its July 12 meeting appointed Ashley Squibb to fill a vacancy on the council. Squibb has previous experience on the council. She takes the seat vacated by Cassidy Wilson who resigned in May. Squibb will serve until the election in November 2023. The Marchant Library report included information on the summer reading program. With the…

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