The jury trial of Robert Schultz, owner of the Jefferson Pizza Ranch who is charged with arson in connection with the Jan. 27 fire there that closed the business, has been continued to Nov. 1. The case was originally set for trial Aug. 23.
Read MoreMonth: September 2016
Greene County district court, week ending Sept. 8
In Greene County district court Rory Van Huth, 48, of Des Moines was sentenced Aug. 26 to two years in prison after he pleaded guilty to a charge of operating vehicle without owner’s consent, amended from theft- second degree. The prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation for two years. He was fined $625 with a $218.75…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Sept. 8
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Sept. 8 against Brandon Michael Mitchell of Jefferson on charges of criminal mischief- fifth degree, assault- simple, trespass and disorderly conduct. He was fined $100 with a $35 surcharge. He must also pay $200 victim restitution, $300 restitution for his court appointed attorney’s fees, and $419.26 court costs. The judgment did…
Read MoreFuture Freedom Rock vandalized with Bible verse
With five weeks yet to go before artist Bubba Sorenson turns a very large rock into Greene County’s Freedom Rock, the rock has already been vandalized. Vandalism to the rock was reported to the Jefferson police department by Gary Schiltz, superintendent of the Greene County Fairgrounds. Schiltz arrived at the fairgrounds Sunday morning, Sept. 11, to find the rock emblazoned…
Read MoreCentury Farms honored at State Fair
The list of Century Farms in Greene County grew by eight when Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey recognized Century and Heritage Farm families during a ceremony at the State Fair. To qualify, a family must have owned at least 40 acres for 100 years or more in the case of Century Farms and 150 years or more for a Heritage…
Read MoreGreene Co HS tells homecoming plans
The Greene County High School homecoming queen and king will be crowned Friday afternoon, Sept. 23, on the courthouse steps. The student council has announced plans for the 2017 homecoming. Most activities will be the week of Sept. 18, although the homecoming court will be announced this Tuesday, Sept. 13.
Read MoreCounty 4-H members earn ribbons at State Fair
Kayla Hyett, county youth and 4-H coordinator for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has released results of judging of Greene County 4-H members exhibits at the Iowa State Fair. The exhibits at the State Fair were selected in judging at the Greene County Fair in July. Selection for the communications events at the State Fair was done in June.
Read MoreNew HVAC at rec center
After several months of persnickety heating and cooling at the Greene County Community Center, Durlam Electric will replace three of the four original (1999) HVAC units this week. The three units were delivered Wednesday. They’ll be hoisted up to the room after the existing units are disconnected and lowered.
Read MoreWeather data, week ending Sept. 9
Jefferson had some hot weather and 1.25 inches of rain during the week that ended Sept. 9. Temperatures topped 90 degrees on Monday and Tuesday, according to KCCI’s SchoolNet 8. Low temperature for the week was 60 degrees. Rain fell on four days during the week, with the heaviest rainfall Friday afternoon. The 9th grade football game was cancelled, but by the…
Read MoreMonarch Festival next Sunday at Blank Park Zoo
All are invited to celebrate the monarch’s journey from Canada, through Iowa, to Mexico at the 2016 Monarch Festival Sunday, Sept. 18 from 12 to 4 pm at Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines. “Each fall, the iconic monarch butterfly sets it sights on the mountains of Mexico,” said Jessie Lowry, conservation manager at Blank Park Zoo. “They travel, en…
Read MoreYouth deer hunting season starts Sept. 17
The Iowa deer hunting tradition will be passed on to about 10,000 youths who are participating in the youth deer hunting season, which opens on Sept. 17. This season provides an opportunity to teach deer hunting, wildlife behavior, and safe hunting practices to resident youths while they are under the watchful eye of a licensed adult.
Read MoreRam football team at 0-3 after loss at home to DC-G
Updated Sept. 14 with additional stats prepared by The Scranton Journal The Greene County Ram football team opened its home season and Class 3A District 2 play with a 18-12 loss to the Dallas Center-Grimes Mustangs. The Mustangs were ranked #8 in Class 3A two weeks ago, but fell out of the rankings with a loss to Pella High School last…
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