The Greene County Rams varsity volleyball team played against some of Iowa’s best teams at the Pella tournament Oct. 8 and went 2-3 in matches and 4-6 in sets. The Rams played the Class 4A Number 1 rated Little Dutch of Pella High School and lost 15-21, 13-21. The 28 points was the most scored against the host Dutch all…
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Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower to celebrate its 50th birthday
Just as it prepares for the biggest enhancement in its 50 years, the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower in Jefferson will celebrate its 50th birthday on the same month and date of its first dedication, Oct. 16. The Bell Tower Community Foundation invites the public to attend the birthday party that starts at 2 pm Oct. 16 at the Bell Tower…
Read MoreKathy Hankel the Fabulous
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Obituary for Kathy Hankel Jefferson, Iowa Date of Birth: August 8, 1942 Date of Death: October 6, 2016 “Kathy Hankel the Fabulous, 74, of Jefferson, has departed for her next journey accompanied by husband Patrick Hankel, son Christopher, brothers Bob and Bruce Jeffries, parents Edgar and Frieda (Grunwald) Jeffries.
Read MoreEvidence stands in Pizza Ranch arson case
Despite the efforts of a Des Moines defense attorney, there is adequate evidence to proceed to trial in the case of arson at the Jefferson Pizza Ranch last January. District court judge the Honorable Gary McMinimee overturned a motion to suppress evidence by attorney Robert Owens, defending Pizza Ranch owner Rob Schultz. McMinimee issued his ruling Oct. 4, after hearing…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Oct. 7
In Greene County district court Trinity Glen Welch, 27, of Jefferson was sentenced Sept. 23 to two years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of driving while license barred. The prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation for two years. Welch was fined $625 with a $218.75 surcharge. He must also…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Oct. 7
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Oct. 5 against Michael Eugene Hamilton of Grand Junction of a charge of criminal mischief- fifth degree. Hamilton was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. He must also pay $200 restitution and $81.50 court costs. A charge of violation of a no contact order was dismissed.
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