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August 31, 2026

AG releases report on officer-involved fatal shooting

Shooting was legally justified In a report issued Aug. 31, the Iowa Attorney General’s office has concluded that the July 26, 2026, fatal shooting of Keegan Dean Kennedy by Jefferson police officer Shaydon Thurman was legally justified. The attorney general’s conclusion was based on a review and investigation by the Iowa...

August 31, 2026

Medical Center Family Practice Clinic welcomes new physician

He grew up in Lagos (Nigeria’s largest city),...

August 31, 2026

AG Bird reminds Iowans of school safety tips

As students head back to school, Iowa Attorney...

August 27, 2026

Auditor tells candidates, LOSST revenue statements for Nov. 3 election

There are no contested elections on the Nov....

August 30, 2026

Genealogical Society to meet Saturday

The Greene County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, Sept. 5, at 10 am in the Jefferson public library basement meeting room. Deb Kucerak will present a program on “Settlement of Australia.” The Society’s reference library is staffed every Saturday from 9 to 11 an and Wednesdays from 1...

August 23, 2026

Adaza Thursday Club celebrates 100th anniversary

All are invited to attend The Adaza Thursday...

August 23, 2026

Extension offering 6-week program for family caregivers of adults or children with special health, behavioral needs

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering...

August 22, 2026

Bauer attends Boys State at Camp Dodge

Raymond Bauer, a member of the Greene County...

August 26, 2026

The sounds of a lifetime

~Colleen O’Brien It’s said that the most potent memory jogger is scent. The whiff of cut grass was one of my favorites — used to make me feel like a kid long after I quit being one. A waft of Old Spice was my husband, and a whiff...

August 26, 2026

A primer on measles

MMR, Measles, Mumps Rubella? Red Measles, German Measles,...

August 19, 2026

First freedom

~by Colleen O’Brien I sit at my friend’s...

August 12, 2026

Enticing marginalia

~a column by Colleen O’Brien I receive many...

August 2, 2026

4-H state fair selections told

Judging of 2026 Greene County 4-H static exhibit entries took place Tuesday, July 7. A variety of subject matter experts judged in the areas of animals; agriculture and natural resources; creative arts; science, engineering, and technology; family and consumer sciences; and personal development. The static exhibit judging event...

June 16, 2026