In Greene County district court James Kenneth Harris, 36, of Woodward was sentenced to 20 days in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of driving while license barred. He was fined $625 with a $93.75 surcharge; the fine and surcharge were suspended. He must pay an amount not to exceed $600 restitution for his court…
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Greene County magistrate court, week ending March 17
In Greene County magistrate court 30 separate cases against Miranda Schlicht, each with one count of violation of a no contact order, were consolidated into one case and disposition was entered March 15. She was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge on each of five counts; the fines and surcharges were suspended. She was sentenced to 7 days in jail…
Read MoreGrCo art students collaborate with Des Moines students on chalk mural
High school art students from Greene County Community School District and Des Moines Public Schools Central Campus (DMPSCC) were invited to the Landus Des Moines Connector to participate in a collaborative project in the Innovation Center, in downtown Des Moines. Greene County art teacher Sarah Stott collaborated virtually with the graphic design instructor from DMPS and their classes over a…
Read MoreFed funds to be used to continue, expand conservation agronomy in Iowa watersheds
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship on March 8 announced a new partnership to expand the network of conservation agronomists working with Iowa farmers and landowners across the state. The North Raccoon watershed is among the watersheds in the project. Conservation agronomists are professionals who assist farmers with agronomic production decisions while also providing expertise about incorporating conservation…
Read MoreSweep in to the Historical Society’s program on broom making
In the late 19th century there were two broom factories in Jefferson. They’re long gone, but the craft of making brooms lives on, and on Sunday, March 26, at the Greene County Museum, a 21st-century broom maker with Greene County ties will demonstrate how she makes the household tool. Shannon Bardole-Foley, daughter of Dick Bardole of Rippey, took up broom making…
Read MoreDeadline for 144-CHI funds is April 15
The application deadline is approaching for funds from the 144-Corridor Housing Initiative to help with the cost of projects that help make the east side of Greene County more attractive. Projects might include extra yard work, adding a wheelchair ramp, or adding a railing or replacing a rotting unsafe railing on the front step. The 144-Corridor Housing Initiative for people…
Read MoreAncestry After Hours at the Jefferson library Friday
The Jefferson public library and the Greene County Genealogical Society will host an after-hours event Friday, March 24, to introduce beginning genealogists or anyone who is interested in their family history to learn how to use a new resource at the library – Ancestry: Library Edition. Participants will be ‘locked in’ with librarians from 6 to 9 pm. Registration is…
Read MoreWillow Township slates budget hearing
A public hearing on the Willow Township 2023-24 budget will be held Tuesday, March 28, at 7 pm at 260 320th St, Coon Rapids. Gina Arnold, clerk.
Read MoreGreene County Dems slate odd-year caucus
Greene County Democrats will hold their 2023 caucus and organizing meeting Tuesday, March 21, at the Jefferson municipal building at 220 N. Chestnut St. Doors will open and registration will begin at 6:30 pm. The caucus and election of officers and precinct leaders will begin at 7 and conclude by 8:30. All Greene County precincts will meet together. All registered…
Read MoreSupes okay levies, slate public hearing on FY24 budget
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors held two public hearings at the regular board meeting on Mar. 13. The first was for the proposed FY2024 maximum property tax. No oral or written objections were received from the public and the board unanimously approved a resolution setting limits of $5,010,033 for general county services and $2,018,666…
Read MoreJeff council okays animal shelter board, FY24 budget, and resurfacing W. Lincoln Way
The Jefferson city council at its regular March 14 meeting okayed the appointment of five members to the Greene County animal shelter board. The five persons, who were nominated by mayor Matt Gordon, are police captain Jason Kroger, council member Darren Jackson, veterinarian Amy Klauer, and at large board members Samantha Hardaway and Bonnie Silbaugh. People for Animal Welfare Society…
Read MoreGreen, Nordman discuss hot-button issues at legislative forum
Private property rights and the use of eminent domain is the most sensitive issue coming out of the 2023 legislative session, according to State Sen Jesse Green, who serves Greene County as part of Senate District 24. He and Carter Nordman, who serves Greene County as part of House District 47, answered questions from about two dozen constituents at a…
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