Following are excerpts of activity reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Tuesday, Jan. 31: Routine activity reported. Monday, Jan. 30: At 9:50 am a deputy investigated a burglary in the 800 block of Hills Ave in Highland Township. At 1:47 pm a deputy investigated a violation of a no contact order in the 1900 block of 140th St in…
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Greene County district court, week ending Jan. 20
In Greene County district court a judgment was entered Jan. 19 against Janice Kay Fox, 59, of Fort Dodge on a charge of theft- fifth degree, amended from unauthorized use of credit card less than $1,500. Fox must pay $124 victim restitution, as well as a $105 fine with a $15.75 surcharge. The court found her unable to pay restitution…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Jan. 20
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Jan. 19 against Steven Darwin Meister of Woodward after he pleaded guilty to a charge of harassment- third degree. He was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $110.50. A charge of operating without an interlock device was dismissed. (Sentencing by district court judge Joseph B. McCarville) Cases were…
Read MoreJeff council hoping for housing development near HyVee
The Jefferson city council hopes a developer will build upscale housing on N. Wilson Ave southeast of HyVee. The council at its Jan. 24 meeting approved the purchase of an abandoned house at 105 E. Adams St at a cost of $25,000. Cost to raze the house will be $10-$12,000, not including any necessary asbestos abatement, city building/zoning officer Chad…
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Jan. 23, 20213 Rippey United Methodist Church Rev. Cat Stokes, Pastor Tuesdays at 10 am – Fellowship. All are welcome. There will be a soup meal beginning on Feb. 7 at 11:30 a.m. and continuing on the first Tuesday of each of each month. Sunday Worship service 11 am Rippey Lions meeting change – The Rippey Lions Club meeting for Jan.…
Read MoreRam wrestlers third in HOIAC tourney
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County wrestling team had a busy week, participating in a duals tournament on Tuesday (Jan. 17), the conference tournament on Friday and another tournament on Saturday. On the schedule for the Rams this week is the Charger Invitational Tournament on Saturday at AC/GC High School in Guthrie Center. Tuesday’s home dual…
Read MoreTwo wins for Ram boys in hoops
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County boys basketball team has a two-game win streak going after beating South Hamilton and PCM last week. The Rams are scheduled to play at home on Friday against West Marshall High School. Greene County picked up an important conference victory over South Hamilton Tuesday 63-59. The Rams went up 19-16…
Read MoreRams girls drop two more hoops games
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County girls basketball team had two road games last week, falling to South Hamilton on Tuesday and PCM on Friday. South Hamilton is ranked 13th in Class 2A with an 11-2 record. They demonstrated why they are an elite team in a 73-20 victory over the Rams. The Hawks blew out…
Read MoreAttorney to talk about planning for life events at Community Conversation
Planning for life events will be the topic at a Community Conversation Thursday, Feb. 2, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson. Local attorney Rida Pedersen will suggest steps to be prepared for life events and answer any questions. Fellowship with snacks will begin at 5 pm, with the presentation at 5:30. All are welcome; there is no charge.
Read MoreGenealogy Society meets Feb. 4
The Greene County Genealogy Society will meet Saturday, Feb. 4, at 10 am in the basement meeting room at the Jefferson public library. Elaine Deluhery will present a program about Irish immigrants of Cedar Township. The program will include samples of exhibits entered in the Greene County Fair open class, family history section. Members and non-members are welcome. The meeting…
Read MoreSpecial elections slated for Grand Junction, P-C Schools
The Greene County auditor’s office is in charge of two upcoming special elections. Residents of Grand Junction will go to the polls Tuesday, Feb. 14, to elect a new city council member. There are three candidates to fill the vacancy: Terry Hoefle, Dennis Jacobs and Spencer Kirk. The Paton-Churdan Community School District is asking patrons to approve the revenue purpose…
Read MoreMidland Power seeking applicants for youth tour to Washington DC
Midland Power Cooperative is looking for one high school sophomore or junior to send on an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C. this summer. For more than 60 years, electric cooperatives like Midland Power have proudly sponsored students to attend the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour, bringing high school students from across the nation together in the capital to learn more…
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