The annual chili cook-off fundraiser, sponsored by the Rippey public library, will be held Saturday, Jan. 21. Serving is from 11 am to 1 pm or until the food is gone. Cast your kernel for your favorite chili! Prizes will be given! The menu includes chili, cinnamon rolls, coffee and cold beverages. Lots of fun to go around! A free-will offering…
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Bomgaars donates to medical center
The Greene County Medical Center was recently presented a donation of $390.39, raised during the Oct. 23 Bomgaars Ladies’ Night. During the annual event, 5 percent of total sales are allocated to a local hospital, women’s organization or cancer center for the benefit of patients and to raise awareness of women’s health issues. “We are grateful to have been selected…
Read MoreApply now for Greene County Community Foundation grants
Take a look toward any corner of Greene County and you will see a project made possible by the Greene County Community Foundation (GCCF). Over the last 17 years, eager members of nonprofit organizations in Greene County have had ideas, hopes, dreams, and aspirations come to fruition with funding from GCCF. ‘We look forward to partnering with more Greene County…
Read MoreThe Capitol Roundup
~by State Senator Jesse Green January 13, 2023 Greetings from the Golden Dome. Members of the 90th General Assembly have been sworn in and the work of making your voice heard within the policy making process has begun. I could not pick a better time in Iowa history to serve than right now. I am so proud to be a part…
Read MoreSupervisors continue budget work
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors met Jan. 9 and 12 as they continued to hear budget requests and updates for Fiscal Year ’24 (begins July 1, 2024). On Jan. 9, assistant county attorney Laura Snider reported a trial date has been set back which allows county attorney Thomas Laehn to resume work on a…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Jan. 12
Persons pleaded not guilty at arraignments in Greene County district court as follows: Travis James Crichton, 44, of Vail, possession of marijuana; Cody Michael Husar, 19, of Churdan, theft- second degree, supply alcohol to person under legal age- serious injury, possession of fictitious ID card or license; and Kenneth Eugene Hardman, 47, of Jefferson, sex registry violation. A trial date…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Jan. 12
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered against Royce Christopher Gonnelly of Jefferson on a charge of theft- fifth degree. Gonnelly was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. He must also pay $156.50 restitution for his court appointed attorney’s fees and $60 court costs.
Read MoreSheriff’s office a partner in state I-PLEDGE program
The Greene County sheriff’s office has taken a pledge to keep tobacco, alternative nicotine, and vapor products out of the hands of Greene County underage persons. Known as I-PLEDGE, the program is a partnership with the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABD) to educate local retailers and to enforce Iowa’s tobacco, alternative nicotine and vapor product laws. Since the program’s inception…
Read MoreGCNO looks back, asks for continued support
We saw the completion in 2022 of projects that 10 years from now may prove to have helped secure growth and a healthy economy for Greene County – the building restoration and opening of the new Centennial tearoom as a corner piece of downtown Jefferson; the new Children’s Center (formerly the Greene County Early Learning Center); and the new Greene…
Read MoreJeff council asked again for vote on ATVs, hires first animal shelter employee
Jefferson resident Tim Pound returned to the Jefferson city council to again ask for a vote on amending the city’s ordinance that prohibits the use of ATVs in the city, no longer replicating state law. He first made the request in November. The council’s police committee after that meeting reaffirmed the issue would not be sent on to the full…
Read MoreGrCo juniors slate chili supper
The junior class at Greene County High School will serve its annual chili supper fundraiser Tuesday, Jan. 17, from 5 to 8 pm in the high school commons area. Carryouts will be available on the north side of the building from 5 to 6 pm. Homemade chili, cinnamon rolls, and a beverage will be available for a free will donation.…
Read MoreWatching the watchdogs
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Because of the paucity of ideas in my fogged brain [do I blame Covid or my age?], I look at columns of mine from thirty years ago: “Watching the watchdogs.” It could have been written today. “So, who do you believe – CBS? CNN? The Gazette? Time Magazine? None of them? “Along with all else…
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