Three students from Jefferson have earned academic recognition at Iowa State University for their exceptional work this year. ISU recently released the names of students in the top 2 percent of the various colleges. In the College of Human Sciences, Macy Elizabeth Mears, a senior, and Hannah Marie Ober, a junior, were named for the academic honor. Jessica Elizabeth Taggart, a…
Read MoreDay: April 21, 2015
Ram girls win Ram Relays
The Greene County girls won the Ram Relays in Jefferson Monday, claiming 177 points. Boone was second with 137 points, followed by ADM with 85, East Sac with 54, Kuemper Catholic (Carroll) with 48 points, Perry with 39 points and Carroll Community with 35 points. The boys finished in fourth place with 92 points. Carroll Community won the boys title…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending April 17
In Greene County district court Jeffrey Lynn Jones II, 38, hometown not listed, was sentenced to five years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated (OWI)-third offense. All but 30 days of the prison term was suspended and Jones was placed on probation for three years. He must follow the recommendations…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending April 17
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered April 15 against Michael David Leer of Mason City on a charge of trespass. Leer was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. He must also pay a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative (LEI) surcharge and $81.50 court costs.
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