Shane Olson, who spent last summer lobbying the county board of supervisors for an ordinance prohibiting unmuffled engine brakes on trucks, has been charged with a felony and two misdemeanors for allegedly shooting at a truck as it passed his rural home.
Read MoreMonth: June 2016
Greene County district court, week ending June 24
In Greene County district court Joe Edward Blackmon, 40, of Jefferson was sentenced June 21 to two years in prison after he pleaded guilty to a charge of criminal mischief- third degree. The prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation for two years. He was fined $625 with a $218.75 surcharge; both were suspended. He must pay…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending June 24
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered against Patrick Michael Kennnedy of Jefferson on a charge of disorderly conduct. He was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. Court costs were $60.
Read MorePolice blotter – June 2016
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Thursday, June 30: An arrest warrant has been requested for Beverly Jean Moore, 62 of Churdan for theft- fifth degree (simple misdemeanor)* in connection with a shoplifting event at Hy-Vee on June 20.
Read MoreSheriff’s report – June 2016
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Thursday, June 30: At 12:31 pm a deputy was advised of a suspicious vehicle in the 2300 block of 330th St in Washington Township. The described older silver pickup was not located at that time. At 12:37 pm a deputy was dispatched to the 200 block of E.…
Read MoreFree showings to end ‘Finding Dory’ run in Jefferson
Disney/Pixar’s box office hit “Finding Dory,” which stars the loveable but memory-challenged blue tang movie-goers met in “Finding Nemo”, is in the middle of a two-week run at the Sierra Community Theatre in Jefferson. Regular show times are 7 pm daily with matinees Saturday and Sunday.
Read MoreGJ man wins big lottery prize
CLIVE, Iowa – A Greene County man has won a $50,000 lottery prize. George Dobney claimed the 28th of 30 top prizes of $50,000 available in the lottery’s “Super Crossword” scratch game. He claimed his prize Monday at the lottery’s headquarters in Clive. Dobney purchased his winning ticket at Casey’s, 504 16th St. in Grand Junction.
Read MoreLow cost spay/neuter clinics slated
Animal Protection and Education (APE) charity is taking reservations to two nearby low cost vaccination and spay/neuter clinics for dogs and cats. Clinics are slated for Thursday, June 30, in Ogden and Tuesday, July 12, in Jefferson. For more information call 515-460-7729, email united4ape@gmail.com or visit APE’s website at http://www.goape.info/.
Read MoreSTEAM Clubs provide new summer learning experience
Full STEAM Ahead, a new program through ISU Extension & Outreach Greene County, is underway. Three STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math) Clubs are meeting Wednesday afternoons through July 6. This partnership with Greene County Community Schools has provided an awesome experience for 25 local youngsters this summer.
Read MoreIowa DNR: Thirty years, 30 natural resource successes
DES MOINES — July 1 marks the 30th anniversary of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, established by the Iowa legislature when several state agencies consolidated in 1986. To help commemorate the 30th anniversary, the DNR is highlighting 30 success stories for Iowa’s natural resources during the last three decades.
Read MoreWeather data, week ending June 24
After 15 consecutive days of the high temperature in the 90s, Jefferson residents finally got a respite, but only a brief one. High temperature was “only” 85 degrees on Thursday, June 23. High temperature for the week ending June 24 was 95 degrees. Low temperature was 62 degrees. Jefferson received .02 inch of rain. As of June 24, Jefferson has…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net June 21, 2016 An Idea, a proposal, city and library support equals a music recital in Rippey: In December, 2015, the piano of Carson Griffith was donated to the Rippey Community Room. Rather than just having it sit there unused, Janice Johnston had an idea forming in her head and brought…
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