The Jefferson Elks lodge recently made donations totaling $8,000 from a pair of Elks National Foundation grant programs. Greene County Schools was the recipient of $2,500 for the Ram Reader program, which distributes a book to keep to every elementary student two or three times each year. The funds came through an Elks National Foundation Gratitude grant. An Elks National…
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American Legion, serving veterans for 103 years
~by Barb Labate, American Legion Post #11, post adjutant On March 15, the American Legion turns 103 years old. Focused on service to veterans, the Legion evolved from a group of war-weary veterans of World War I into one of the most influential nonprofit groups in the United States. It was formed out of commitment and remains committed to be…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending March 3
In Greene County district court Melissa Jo Hefler, 46, of Boone was sentenced March 2 to two years in prison after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of fraudulent practices- third degree. The prison term was suspended and she was placed on probation to the Iowa Department of Corrections for two years. She was fined $855 with…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending March 3
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered March 2 was entered against John Tylor Roberts of Grand Junction on a charge of disorderly conduct. He was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $60. A warrant was returned in a case in which Benjamin Thomas Murphy of Fort Dodge on a charge of violation of a…
Read MoreWells joins McFarland Clinic Jefferson staff as ARNP
McFarland Clinic announced March 10 that Ashley Wells, ARNP, will join McFarland Clinic’s family medicine department in Jefferson on March 14. Wells received her bachelor of science in nursing from Upper Iowa University of Fayette. She completed her master of science in nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner from Purdue University Global. As a provider in family medicine, Wells will provide services…
Read MoreClue: The Musical takes the stage March 11-13
The Community Players of Greene County upcoming production of Clue: The Musical will introduce audiences to a seasoned actor from Ames and also return familiar faces and talents to the local stage. David Michael of Ames is making his debut performance with the Community Players by taking the role of Mr Boddy in Clue: The Musical. Michael, a microbiologist at…
Read MoreRams start indoor track/field season at UNI Dickinson Relays
The Greene County track and field teams competed at the Dickinson Relays at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls Monday, March 1. The indoor event includes athletes from classes 1A through 4A, all competing against each other in one large class. Boys track and field coach Chad Morton called it “a great first meet for the Rams,” and added that about…
Read MoreSupes okay moratorium on solar farms
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors held a public hearing on a proposed ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on utility-scale solar energy projects at its regular meeting March 7. The hour-long hearing included in-person and online comments from the public. Among those speaking were Mary Ellen and Howard Holz, Bill Radebaugh, Margaret Hamilton, Dalieth Johnston,…
Read MoreSign up now for ‘Pick It Challenge’ NCAA tourney contest
Jefferson Telecom announces a free college men’s basketball tournament contest sponsored by local businesses. March Mania is free and easy to enter by going to jefferson.pickitchallenge.com and filling out an online bracket. The contest is open to all residents of Greene County who are 18 or older. Participants can now complete the quick online registration at the website listed. Once the…
Read MoreCommunity Foundation’s ‘I’m with Alice!’ campaign nearly doubles its goal of $30,000
The Greene County Community Foundation announced that its “I’m with Alice!” fundraising campaign during February was a major success, with $56,105 in pledges to help build the organization’s endowment. That nearly doubled the campaign’s goal of $30,000. Additional contributions are expected to arrive in the next few weeks, too. The campaign’s name honors the generosity of the late Alice Walters…
Read MoreSpring snow goose hunting season open through May 1
The snow goose migration is underway and with it, the opportunity for waterfowl hunters to participate in the special conservation order allowing hunting of light geese in Iowa through May 1. While snow goose migration can be found across the state, it is more common to see the huge flocks passing through western and southwestern Iowa on their way to…
Read More‘Meet Your Legislators’ Saturday, March 19
The public is invited to the second “Meet Your Legislators” forum on Saturday, Mar. 19, at 10 am at the Welcome Center, 201 E. Lincoln Way, Jefferson. The event is sponsored by the board of Thomas Jefferson Gardens of Greene County as a non-partisan community service. An informed electorate was a strongly held belief of former President Jefferson. Questions will…
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