In Greene County district court Alexis Jean McCurdy, 20, of Coon Rapids was granted a deferred judgment Nov. 25 after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of possession of a fictitious license, ID, card or form. She was placed on probation to Boone/Greene County Probation for one year. She must pay a $430 civil penalty, restitution not…
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Greene County magistrate court, week ending Nov. 28
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Nov. 25 against Alicia Anne Marie Ofelt of Van Meter on a charge of disorderly conduct- loud raucous noise. She was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Information is available since the return of an arrest warrant that a case was initiated against Camron O. Donatlan of Aurora, IL, on a…
Read MoreGreene County Medical Center board transition reflects continuity
Greene County Medical Center will undergo a leadership transition at the end of 2025 as longtime trustee Kim Bates retires and local pharmacist Bill Monroe joins the board of trustees. The move underscores the medical center’s focus on strong governance and high-quality rural healthcare. Bates, who joined the board after years of civic involvement with organizations such as the Lions Club,…
Read MoreLive nativity Sunday in Paton
The Frist Presbyterian Church in Paton is hosting a live nativity Sunday, Dec. 7. Nativity showings will take place at 12:30 and 1 pm, with chili and cinnamon rolls served from 12 to 1:30 pm. Free will donations will be accepted for the Action Resource Center food pantry. The event will include music and the Christmas story, presented in a…
Read MoreBauer Built sold to Kloeckner Metals Corp
Employees at Bauer Built in Paton have received notification their employment with the company will end Dec. 31. Effective Jan. 1, the large majority of them will become employees of Kloeckner Metals Corporation, KMC. The notification was sent to 51 employees in production and 11 salaried and administrative employees. The notice was sent as required by the Iowa Worker Adjustment…
Read MoreHaley Equipment hosting food drive
Haley Equipment in Carroll and Rockwell City is hosting a food drive now through Dec. 23 to support area families in need. “Recognizing a growing need in our region, our employees have long collected donations for local food pantries. This year, we wanted to do something extra for families, so last week we invited Santa Claus to visit with kids,…
Read MoreParty with Santa at the Elks lodge
The Jefferson Elks lodge is hosting “Party with Santa” Saturday, Dec. 13, from 9 to 11 am at the lodge, 103 W. Harrison St. Along with a chance to sit with Santa and get pictures taken with The Man, Silly Sally the Balloon Lady will entertain. There will also be crafts, games, and face painting. The free event is for…
Read MoreView from my window is a thought of spring
With the landscape in rural Iowa appearing like the Siberian tundra and not wanting to jump into the Holidays just yet. I am focusing on baseball. Spring training for the pitchers begins in mere 72 days. The first spring games are scheduled for Feb. 20, with the opening game of the season to be on March 25. The Yankees and…
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Read MoreFamiliar face returns as provider at Family Medicine Clinic
Greene County Medical Center is welcoming back a provider many patients may already recognize. Kayla Promes, a Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience will be joining the Family Medicine Clinic in mid-January. For Promes, the move represents both a professional and personal transition, “I was born and raised in Jefferson. I’m really close with my family and being so far…
Read MoreMedical center Foundation bids three board members farewell, welcomes four
The Greene County Medical Center Foundation is saying goodbye to three long-time board members and welcoming four new board members. Foundation director Nancy Houska expressed both gratitude and admiration for the service of Teresa Hagen, Al Robson and Scott Weber. “Each of these individuals has given so much of themselves to support our mission,” she said. “Their dedication has strengthened not…
Read MoreSupervisors approve first reading of amendment to zoning ordinance re: data centers, crypto mining operations
The Greene County supervisors held a lengthy public hearing Dec. 1 on an amendment to the county’s zoning ordinance naming conditions for the issuance of a conditional use permit for data centers and cryptocurrency mining operations. After 45 minutes of discussion, the first reading of the amendment was approved, but with changes from what was published in the required legal…
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