In Greene County magistrate court Sierra Kimberly Szaflarski of Jefferson was sentenced April 3 to 30 days in jail after she pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. The jail term was suspended and she was placed on informal probation to the Greene county sheriff for six months. She was fined $1095 with a $15.75 surcharge. She…
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Take a dip into local pools’ histories
~by Denise Van for the Greene County Historical Society A self-identified “pool rat,” Denise O’Brien Van will give a program on Greene County’s two swimming pools Friday, April 14, at 12:45 pm at the Methodist Church, 307 S. Wilson Ave, in Jefferson. The event is part of the Greene County Historical Society’s annual program series. Jefferson’s pool, located in Chatauqua…
Read MorePlan your spring wildflower walk with new bloom report
Iowans are invited to experience the best of Iowa’s spring season with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) new weekly woodland wildflower bloom report. Iowa’s woodlands come to life with patches of color in early spring as native wildflowers start to bloom. Looking for wildflowers can be a fun, unique spring activity for kids and is a great way…
Read MoreCedar Township slates budget hearing
Township trustees have scheduled public hearings on the FY24 budgets as follows: Cedar Township, Tuesday, April 11, at 9 am in the boardroom at the courthouse. Clerk Jon Minnehan. Bristol Township, Monday, April 17, at 11 am in the boardroom at the courthouse. Clerk Amy Youngblood. Kendrick Township, Tuesday, April 18, at 9 am in the boardroom at the courthouse.…
Read MoreThe Capitol Roundup
The property tax blame game ~by State Senator Jesse Green April 7, 2023 Greetings from the Capitol. We are entering into the final stretch of this session. This past week Iowans received their new property tax assessments, which has made property taxes the main topic of conversation at the Capitol from my perspective. Property owners are rightly fearful of what…
Read MoreInside the Iowa House: Lowering costs for Iowans
~By Iowa House Democratic Leader Jennifer Konfrst April 8, 2023 The Iowa Legislature is supposed to wrap up work at the end of April, but progress slowed significantly this week. The reason for it is pretty simple – politics – and it’s no secret at the State Capitol. Things have ground to a near halt because the Republican leaders running…
Read MoreSpring book sale April 13-15
Books, DVDs, jigsaw puzzles, CDs and games will be available at the Friends of the Jefferson Public Library’s spring book sale April 13-15. Framed art prints will also be available. Library director Jane Millard expects the frames to draw as much interest as the prints. The book sale will be held at the library in the basement meeting room. Hours…
Read MoreRam soccer teams kick off 2023 campaigns
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal Boys open with pair of wins The Greene County boys soccer team has seen two wins so far to start its season, one against Boone and the other against West Marshall High School. On March 28 the Rams traveled to Boone, bringing home a 6-0 win. Greene County was up 3-0 at half,…
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County supes hear of property assessment increases, discuss opposing statehouse change in sales tax
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline At the regular meeting of the Greene County board of supervisors April 3, county assessor Adam Smith told the supervisors assessment notices were mailed to residential, agricultural, and commercial property owners on Friday. Smith said all property in the county and across the state has been assessed at a “substantial increase.” GCNO research shows an…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
April 2, 2023 Rippey Community Easter Egg Hunt – Friends of Rippey are hosting the Easter Bunny at the library on Saturday at 10 am. He will have placed eggs throughout the library lawn, but in case of rain, the hunt will be in the library and community room. A time for lunch with the Bunny will follow the hunt,…
Read MoreRam boys open outdoor T & F season at Earlham
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal Earlham Early Bird Greene County boys track and field team saw one competition last week, visiting Earlham High School March 28 for an early bird meet. The Rams March 27 home meet was cancelled due to inclement weather. For the first outdoor competition of the year for the Rams, top 10 finishes in…
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