In Greene County district court Shawn Lee King, 32, of Grand Junction was sentenced Dec. 5 to 180 days in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of possession of methamphetamine- second offense, amended from possession of methamphetamine- first offense. The jail time was suspended and he was placed on probation to the Iowa Department of…
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Kiwanis, Wild Rose employees and KDLS collaborate on toy drive
The combined forces of the Jefferson Kiwanis, KGRA/KDLS Radio and Wild Rose Casino & Hotel employees on Dec. 6 were able to donate approximately 110 new toys along with $42 cash to New Opportunities to distribute as needed for the holidays. Casino employees donated toys and on Dec. 3, KGRA/KDLS radio assisted with a radio blast at the casino from…
Read MoreElks to serve free Christmas dinner
Jefferson Elks Lodge #2306 will once again serve a annual free dinner on Christmas Day at 4 pm at the lodge. The Elks have provided this service for 56 years. The public is invited, but the Elks ask for guests to call the lodge and make a reservation for the number of those who will be attending. Reservations should be…
Read MoreMedical center launches free program to lower risk of diabetes
The percentage of overweight individuals in America continues to rise with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting the current rate at more than 73 percent. There are now over 49 percent of adults age 20 and over who are classified as obese. There are many inherent health risks associated with these statistics, adding up to over $170…
Read MoreFirst UnityPoint Rural Healthcare Leadership Award to GCMC’s Steinberg
Greene County Medical Center’s director of nursing, Jessica Steinberg, has been named the first ever recipient of the Des Moines UnityPoint Health Rural Healthcare Nursing Leadership Award. Steinberg, who joined the Greene County Medical Center team in 2013, was nominated by chief nursing officer Susan Moore. In her nominating letter, Moore said Steinberg’s outstanding leadership has garnered the respect of…
Read More2023 hunting, fishing licenses on sale Dec. 15
Iowans can begin buying 2023 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses on Dec. 15. Licenses purchased for 2022 expire on Jan. 10, 2023. The menu of license options includes the popular Outdoor Combo annual resident hunting/fishing/habitat combo license for $55; the Angler’s Special three-year fishing license for $62; and the Hunter’s Special three-year hunting license with habitat included for $101.…
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