In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered against James Michael Downey of Carroll on a charge of disorderly conduct. He was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $60. Cases were initiated in magistrate court as follows: Eric Nathan Ranker Jr of Scranton, theft- fifth degree; Christian Michael O’Brien of Jefferson, theft- fifth degree; and Richard…
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RAGBRAI to pass through Jefferson, Rippey
Tens of thousands of bicyclists will pass through Jefferson Tuesday, July 25, as part of the Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI). RAGBRAI was last in Jefferson in 2018 when an estimated 25,000 riders and their support crews spent the night. RAGBRAI riders this time will spend Monday night in Carroll and Tuesday night in Ames. They’ll enter…
Read MoreDo parents know what’s best for their children or don’t they?
~a column by GreeneCountyNewsOnline publisher Victoria Riley In January we heard over and over again from Gov Kim Reynolds and her Republican followers that parents know what’s best for their children. “…every child is an individual who deserves an education tailored to their unique needs, and parents are in the best position to identify the right environment,” Reynolds said in…
Read MoreCapitol Roundup
~by Sen Jesse Green On Tuesday night, the Iowa Senate passed a monumental bill in the line of defending children. No longer can children who are confused about gender or sex go to a doctor, school nurse, or teacher, and explain their confusion and end up being mutilated or sterilized. I am disappointed to see how some news organizations have…
Read MorePeople Over Politics
A tough week at the State Capitol ~a column by Jennifer Confrst, Iowa House Democratic leader I’ll be honest, it was a tough week at the State Capitol. For lots of Iowans and for me, too. The GOP leaders of the House and Senate decided to push through a host of anti-LGBTQ+ bills that have been introduced this year to…
Read MoreGrCo art student claims Best of Show at HOIAC art show
Greene County senior Jude Podlesak was awarded the coveted Best of Show at the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference Fine Arts Show March 2. His original hand-built ceramic birdhouse sculpture was chosen out of hundreds of other artworks from the eight HOIAC schools. He is a student of Sarah Stott.
Read MoreStudents raise $400 for middle school outdoor play equipment
The Webb House hosted a dance /game night on March 3 to raise money for outdoor play equipment for the middle school. The party was attended by 110 youngsters; eight middle school teachers helped chaperon. Students presented middle school principal Shawn Zanders with a check for $400 in proceeds. Pictured are students Scott O’Neal, Kading Winters, Gabe Fincel, Kole Johnson-Peterson, and…
Read MoreStudents add art to new animal shelter
Sarah Stott’s painting class at Geeene County High School was recently commissioned to paint indoor and outdoor murals at the new Greene County Animal Shelter. Students spent a little more than a week painting the indoor mural depicting cats and dogs in need of new homes. The painting class enjoyed painting on location and seeing the animals every day. The…
Read MoreRam Restaurant opens March 22 for 2023 season
Greene County culinary students are ready to open the 2023 season, the 44th season for Ram Restaurant, located just inside the north entrance at the high school at 1901 N. Grimmell Road in Jefferson. Ram Restaurant will be open for lunch 21 days between March 23 and May 18, with serving hours from 11:30 am to 1 pm. The menu…
Read MoreFor our daughters
~a column by Senator Joni Ernst (R), Iowa Iowa has a celebrated history of exceptional girls’ sports programs. We just saw the Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball team take home their fifth Big Ten Tournament title, days after cheering on the high school girls competing in the state tournament. Last year, the Iowa High School Girls Athletic Union proudly sanctioned girls…
Read MoreSchool tax levy decreased for next year
Bowling added to list of extracurricular activities The total property tax levy rate for the Greene County Community School District will be a little less next year than this year. Greene County Schools superintendent Brett Abbotts presented the proposed budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, at the regular school board meeting March 8. The total levy will…
Read MoreLamb banquet this Saturday
The Greene County Lamb Producers will hold their banquet and annual meeting Saturday, March 11, at 6:30 pm at Clover Hall on the Greene County fairgrounds. The banquet menu features leg of lamb prepared by the Lamb Producers, with sides by Lidderdale Country Store. After the meal, 2022 county fair awards will be presented and an auction will be held.…
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