~by Dustin Teays for The Scranton Journal Things are moving in the right direction for the Greene County Rams boys’ basketball team, as they finished this year with more wins than last season. This season ended at the hands of the Pleasantville Trojans in the first round of the postseason by a final of 80-42. The Rams finished with an…
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Greene County district court, week ending Feb. 21
In Greene County district court Tanisha Renee Gully, 41, of Fort Dodge was sentenced Feb. 19 to 10 days in jail after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of driving while license barred. She will receive credit for time served. Gully was fined $1,000 with a $150 surcharge. Court costs were $100. (Sentencing: Honorable Ashley Beisch) Steven…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Feb. 21
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered against Kenny Millard of Jefferson on a charge of theft- fifth degree. He was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. He must pay $59.05 restitution to HyVee and $101.80 court costs. Cases were initiated in magistrate court during the week ending Feb. 21 as follows: Neal W. Schoon of Bayard, violation…
Read MoreGenealogical Society to meet March 1
The Greene County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, March 1, at 10 am in the basement meeting room at the Jefferson public library. Corinne Bancroft will present a program on Military Pensions and Railroads. Everyone is welcome to attend. The library basement is handicapped accessible. The genealogy reference library is open to the public Wednesday 1 – 3 pm and…
Read MoreLouise Harris, 1930 – 2025
Services will be held February 27 at First United Methodist Church in Jefferson for Louise Jeanine Harris, 94, of Jefferson. The Rev Heather Dorr, pastor of the church, will offer words of comfort. Danille Curtis will accompany congregational singing. Interment will be at the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery. Louise Harris, daughter of Knute and Alfhild (Stark) Wester was born August 7,…
Read MoreWeary Ramblers to perform March 14 in Jefferson
Weary Ramblers will perform a live music show at Elliott Art Studio on March 14, at 7 pm. Midwest songwriter Simon Cropp will open the show. Weary Ramblers features Jefferson’s own Chad Elliott on guitar and harmonica with Kathryn Severing Fox on fiddle, mandolin, guitar and viola. Weary Ramblers were recently recognized as the winner in the Best Group / Duo…
Read MoreSupervisors hear of implementation of decreased Wild Rose property assessment
The change in the taxable valuation of Wild Rose Casino has added countless hours to the workload of Pam Olerich, tax coordinator in the Greene County auditor’s office. She shared information with the county supervisors at their Feb. 24 meeting. She said she first looked at the valuations that will be used for the FY26 budget (July 1, 2025 –…
Read MoreFlowers, the Brits, the Far Right, & dandelion wine
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Believe it or not, what with Iowa’s February snowstorms, it will soon be time in the northern hemisphere for dandelions; they are preparing to cheer you up as soon as the snow starts melting. I’m in a warmer place right now, and the yellow “weeds” are dotting the hillside. They bring joy to a beleaguered…
Read MoreBeta Tau Delta helps cover expenses of high school musical production
Greene County High School musical receives major donation from Beta Tau Delta Beta Tau Delta, supporting programs for youth in Greene County for more than 100 years, is a major sponsor of this season’s Greene County High School musical, Disney’s Little Mermaid. Sorority president Teresa Green-Hoodjer (left) presented a check for $1,500 to Greene County High School vocal music teacher,…
Read MoreView from my window – Local resistor
~a column by Mary Weaver This is a profile and story of soon to be 83-year-old Joyce Conklin VanKirk. Joyce lives nearby in Perry. She has been the force responsible for the RESISTOR group. The first rally was held Saturday, Feb. 8. I was intrigued about her willingness to be out in 30 degree weather holding a U. S. Flag.…
Read MoreCounty librarians, county conservation partnering to get people outdoors
In partnership with the Greene County Conservation Board, the Greene County Librarians Association (GCLA) is offering a new opportunity to get individuals outside to enjoy nature and our Greene County parks. Each of the six libraries in Greene County have added two birding backpacks to check out to patrons, with 12 backpacks spread throughout the county. These backpacks include an…
Read MoreCentennial Suites ready for open house
Why Not Us is inviting the public to an open house of the Centennial Suites on Wednesday, March 12 from 4 to 6 pm at 203 N. Wilson in Jefferson. A ribbon cutting by the Jefferson Matters Ambassadors will be held at 4 pm outside of the apartments. Why Not Us is the group that has led the restoration of…
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