In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered May 20 against Zeke Xavier Star of Hobe Sound, FL, on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. He was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $60. A companion case in district court in which Star was charged with possession of marijuana was dismissed. Todd Michael Glade of…
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Floyd Dunlop scholarships available for college years 2-5
The Greene County School District Education Foundation will again award Floyd Duane Dunlop Scholarships in the amount of $2,000. The scholarship will be granted to Greene County School District graduates going into their second – fifth year of post-high school education in either a college or trade school program. Master’s programs are not included in this scholarship. Through Dunlop’s generous…
Read MoreA commencement challenge – have just a bit of Mr North’s positive impact on youngsters
Another class of Greene County students has graduated. They’ve received congratulations, gifts, and words of advice. I have my own piece of advice for them: Strive to have at least 1 percent of the positive impact Mr Jim North has had on young people. Mr North is marking the end of the school year by “retiring” from his very active…
Read MoreBlackmer honored upon retirement from ARC board
Volunteers of Greene County’s Christian Action Resource Center (ARC) recently honored Dianne Blackmer for her leadership service. Blackmer stepped down this spring as president of the ARC board, following earlier service as food pantry manager. She has been involved with ARC for more than 23 years, providing steady leadership through periods of growth and change. Reflecting on her service, Blackmer…
Read MoreGreene County High School seniors receive scholarships, awards
More than $240,000 in local scholarships were awarded at the Greene County High School Senior Awards Night May 13. Scholarships were awarded as follows: Andrew F. Schmitz Memorial – Leah McCormick Ben Carman scholarship – Brianna Ades Beta Tau Delta – Savannah Lansman and Nala Losee Betty Jo Callaway scholarship – Natalee Baugh, Teagan Chisholm, Christopher Daugherty, Carter Hinote, Madison…
Read MoreMemorial Day observances slated
Memorial Day observances are slated around Greene County as follows: Sunday, May 24 Pleasant Hill Memorial Chapel – 6 pm. Homecoming service with patriotic music performed by the Town & Country Band and a salute to fallen heroes by the Rippey American Legion Post 583. Refreshments will be served. Pleasant Hill Memorial is in Grant Township, 1794 Redwood Ave, Jefferson.…
Read More‘Schoolboy Soldiers of Rippey’ debut Memorial Day at Old Rippey Cemetery
A little-known Civil War story from Greene County is being brought back to life this Memorial Day through a major community project led by students, their teacher and local historians. The “Schoolboy Soldiers of Rippey” were 32 students and former students, along with two teachers, from one of Greene County’s earliest schools who enlisted together during the Civil War. Eleven…
Read MoreHammen elected to Iowa Extension Council Association board
Dennis Hammen of Farnhamville, retired Jefferson park and recreation director, has been elected to the board of directors of the Iowa Extension Council Association, according to Jennifer Vit, executive director of the association. Hammen is an 8-year member of the Calhoun County Extension Council and represents Region 7, which includes Buena Vista, Calhoun, Cherokee, Ida, and Sac Counties. The Iowa…
Read MoreSupervisors May 18 meeting is primarily informational
The Greene County supervisors had a light agenda for their May 18 meeting. The only agenda items were resolutions to hire Sandy Groves as a fulltime dispatcher for the Greene County sheriff’s office and Michael Glover as a part-time EMT for Greene County Ambulance. Both hires were approved. During the Reports portion of the meeting, county attorney Thomas Laehn praised…
Read MoreDorla Neiderheiser, 1938 – 2026
Dorla Neiderheiser, age 88, long-time Paton resident, died May 20, 2026. Funeral services will be held May 26 at Salem United Methodist Church in Paton. Interment will be in Paton Township Cemetery, Paton. Dorla Jean Neiderheiser, the daughter of Darrell and Jessie Drayer Shriver, was born on March 25, 1938, in Jefferson, and departed this life on May 20, 2026. She lived…
Read MoreHistorical Society tells plans for ‘Barbie By the Bells’, Bell Tower Festival weekend
The Greene County Historical Society and the Barbie Team invite the public to attend the official opening of the “Barbie By the Bells” exhibition Wednesday, June 3, at the Society’s newly acquired building located next to the main museum. The Greene County Historical Society recently purchased the building to create a permanent home for the extensive Barbie collection, allowing hundreds…
Read MorePaton-Churdan all-school reunion June 6
All Paton-Churdan alumni are invited to an all-school reunion Saturday, June 6, at the Paton-Churdan High School. The reunion is from 5-7 pm, with a short program at 5:30. There will be memorabilia and displays to jog your memories. There is no banquet this year, but food trucks will be available uptown and transportation to the school will be provided…
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