Payback estimated at 11 years for high school, 20 years for elementary and middle school The Greene County Community Schools at a special meeting June 2 awarded the contract for photovoltaic (solar) energy installations to Story Construction. The proposed guaranteed maximum price for the base bid is $4,089,718. That included preconstruction and bidding periods services. The board also approved bid…
Read MoreDay: June 6, 2025
Paton sesquicentennial celebration Saturday
A full day of fun and entertainment is planned in Paton Saturday, June 7, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the town’s founding. The day begins with a 5K run/walk at 8 pm and donuts and fruit in the park. A parade will step off at 10 am, followed by children’s activities from 11 am to 2 pm, also at…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending June 6
In Greene County district court Kendall Griffin, 18, of Jefferson was granted a deferred judgment after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of possession of marijuana. He must pay a $430 civil penalty. He was placed on probation to Boone/Greene County Probation for one year, and he must complete the recommendations of a substance abuse evaluation. The…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending June 6
In Greene County magistrate court Devin William Holm Morales of Jefferson was sentenced to 180 days in jail, with all but seven days suspended, in each of three cases in which he was charged with violation of a no contact order. The three terms are consecutive. He was placed on probation to the Iowa Department of Correctional Services for two…
Read MoreTingwald joins medical staff at GCMC
Dawn Tingwald, ARNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC is both a certified nurse practitioner and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and will officially become a member of the medical staff at Greene County Medical Center in early July. Tingwald, who has spent a total of 21 years working in healthcare, said her new position as a provider in the Family Medicine Clinic is…
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