The Jefferson city council at a special morning meeting Dec. 18 approved a settlement in a lawsuit arising from construction of the new animal shelter. The city of Jefferson was named as a defendant as owner of the building. The lawsuit was the result of an issue early in construction of the building. The foundation had been poured in early…
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Commercial manure applicators training offered by ISU Extension & Outreach
Commercial manure applicators should plan to attend the Commercial Manure Applicator training program scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 4, from 9 to noon or 1 to 4 pm. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, will conduct the required three-hour training workshop at that time. There is no fee to attend the workshop.…
Read MoreElks plan 52nd annual Christmas dinner
The Jefferson Elks lodge will host its 52nd annual free Christmas dinner Christmas Day at 4 pm at the lodge, 103 W. Harrison St. The meal is a community service for those who might be alone on Christmas, those who are unable to prepare a Christmas meal, and those who just need a little extra Christmas cheer. Dine-in meals, carryout,…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Dec. 15
In Greene County district court Cody Allen Gray, 18, of Winterset was sentenced Dec. 15 to 180 days in jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of harassment- first degree. The jail term was suspended and he was placed on probation to the Iowa Department of Corrections for two years. He was fined $855 with a $128.25 surcharge; the…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Dec. 15
In Greene County magistrate court judgments were entered Dec. 13 in two cases against Eric Nathan Ranker Jr of Scranton. He was charged with theft- fifth degree in each cases. In both cases he was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. The fines and surcharges were suspended. In one case he was ordered to pay $19.99 restitution to HyVee and…
Read MoreGreene County school board hears district career and academic plan
The Greene County Schools board of education handled routine business at its Dec. 13 regular meeting. Karen Sandberg, the district’s director of teaching and learning, presented the district career and academic plan (DCAP). This is the first year the state Department of Education is requiring districts to provide the plan, which is intended to provide a framework for districts to…
Read MoreCattlemen donate hats, gloves to fourth graders
Fourth grade students in the Greene County and Paton-Churdan School Districts will have warm hands and heads thanks to a donation of gloves and hats. The Greene County Cattlemen shared their warmth with the students in both buildings. Ryan Schroeder presented the Greene County students with the gloves and hats. The Cattlemen made other donations in the county that will…
Read MoreFFA recognized members, introduces new members
Greene County FFA hosted its annual Awards Night and Jacket Ceremony Sunday, Dec. 10, at Greene County High School. During this event, the chapter recognized members for their hard work and accomplishments from the summer and fall career development events. Additionally, members provided spectators with committee reports over the 2023 year’s activities including the crop plot, fall fundraiser, and community…
Read MoreJefferson woman grateful to have medical center in her community
~provided by Greene County Medical Center Margaret Martens and her husband, Pastor Dennis Martens of Trinity Lutheran Church, have only lived in Jefferson for about six years, but Margaret has had numerous experiences at Greene County Medical Center. She said no matter the department or her perspective, quality shined through. She pointed to exceptional patient care and caring attitudes as…
Read MoreLobbying against housing project continues
Still no name for animal shelter Jefferson mayor Matt Gordon presided at his last council meeting Tuesday, calling his time serving in city elected positions “a great experience.” He said he wishes the best for incoming mayor Craig Berry when he returns as mayor in January. “He’ll be very familiar with the job so we’ll be in good shape,” Gordon…
Read MoreRam wrestlers in dual tournament
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal Greene County grapplers saw the mat on Thursday and Saturday last week, traveling to West Marshall High School for a duals meet on Thursday and going to Ogden for a duals tournament on Saturday. Against Roland-Story, Greene County fell 45-33. Jaron Jacobs, Brennan Jacobs, Jacob Harmeyer, Crew Conner, Jackson Turner and Brent Dennhardt…
Read MoreRam bowlers split with Dowling Catholic
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County bowling teams hosted Dowling Catholic last Tuesday, the boys varsity and junior varsity teams picking up wins with the girls narrowly missing their first victory of the season. “The girls won the baker’s format. The boys did awesome,” commented coach John Woodford. “We need to make spares an important process…
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