The Greene County Medical Center Auxiliary has spent the past few months gearing up for the season of giving and has incorporated new ideas, new merchandise and a big dose of holiday cheer to their upcoming activities. “There is nothing more gratifying than being able to put a smile on the face of someone who has found that perfect item for…
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Greene County district court, week ending Nov. 14
In Greene County district court Casey Roland Kennedy, 26, of Grand Junction was sentenced to five years in prison, with credit for time served, after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of threat of terrorism. The sentence was suspended, but he is to complete treatment at a VA mental health residential facility. He was fined $1,025 with…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Nov. 14
Cases were initiated in Greene County magistrate court during the week ending Nov. 14 as follows: Rick Eugene Tuhn of Grand Junction, assault- general; Anthony Joseph Nunez of Jefferson, violation of no contact order; and Blaze Lavender Rodriguez of Los Angeles, CA, public intoxication, consumption of alcohol in public place.
Read MoreIt’s time to help Santa
The annual Toys for Greene County Kids drive has begun. Last year, through the generosity of donors, more than 305 Greene County children received toys as Christmas gifts. “Many of these kids will not receive toys at Christmas if they don’t get them from this type of project,” volunteer organizer Sherry Graven said. Toys are needed for ages newborn through…
Read MoreNew restauranteur at The Centennial
Bailey Porter of Boone will become the new restaurateur of “The Centennial”, located on the downtown square in Jefferson. Porter is a 2015 Ogden High School graduate who earned degrees in culinary arts, hospitality management, baking and business from Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge. Porter plans to open in early December; more details will be available soon. Porter…
Read MoreCollaboration enhances pediatric care at medical center
A collaborative effort between the Patient Family Advisory Council (PFAC) and the Kiwanis Club of Jefferson has resulted in heartwarming and impactful enhancements in the Greene County Medical Center emergency department. Abby Skoglund, director of nursing, explained that the idea for a more child-friendly space was born from the input of PFAC, which is a committee comprised of healthcare professionals,…
Read MoreJeff council okays internal loan from water treatment plant for various purposes
The Jefferson city council at its Nov. 11 meeting approved an internal loan of $800,000 from the water plant construction fund to the tax increment finance (TIF) fund, an amount reduced from a $1.8 million loan discussed in September. As city administrator Scott Peterson explained then, the city can’t receive TIF revenues unless it has certified TIF debt. That debt…
Read MoreMidwest Mission to pack 150,000 meals for hurricane-impacted Jamaicans
Community volunteers invited to help respond to Hurricane Melissa’s devastation Midwest Mission invites the public to help pack 25,000 Rice and Soy Blessing Bags—meals that will feed 150,000 people in Jamaica following the devastation of Hurricane Melissa. “Hurricane Melissa left behind an extreme level of destruction,” said Danille Curtis, Iowa director of Midwest Mission. “Communities were flooded, homes destroyed, and…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Nov. 7
In Greene County district court Jeremy Wayne Alvis Beason, 27, of Jefferson was sentenced Nov. 7 to seven days in jail with credit for time served after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of possession of marijuana. He must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any treatment recommendations at his own expense. He was fined $430…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Nov. 7
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Nov. 7 against Beverly Jean Moore of Grand Junction on a charge of theft- fifth degree. She was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $60. Cases were initiated in magistrate court as follows: Terry James Groesbeck of Eagle Grove, possession of drug paraphernalia; Nicholas Curtis Walther of Albert…
Read MoreCanvass completed for Nov. 4 election
The Greene County supervisors met Wednesday morning acting as the board of canvassers for the Nov. 4 city/school election. Along with the Greene County and Paton-Churdan school districts, small portions of the Coon Rapids-Bayard, Perry, South Central Calhoun, Southeast Valley and Panorama districts are in Greene County. The official canvass includes those districts. Click here to see the final canvass.
Read MoreArt and poetry featured at Ekphrasis this Sunday
Poetry responding to art will be shared at Ekphrasis 2025 Sunday, Nov. 16, in Jefferson. A year ago artists responded to poems; this year the tables are turned. The work of 10 Greene County artists will be displayed, with 10 poets taking the stage to share original poems prompted by the art. Most of the contributing artists will also be…
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