DES MOINES –Gov. Terry Branstad, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds and Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey on Tuesday applauded the Trump administration’s executive order to begin the process of rescinding the harmful Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule.
Read MoreMonth: February 2017
Gene Walker, 1927 – 2017
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 28, at St Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson for Eugene “Gene” Walker, 89, of Jefferson. Father Jeff Schleisman, pastor of the church, celebrated the funeral mass. Eucharistic ministers were Aaron Weddle, Kerry Hastings and Corinne Hastings. Lectors were Kerry Hastings and Jamie Mertz, and gift bearers were Julie Tuel, Christie Pope and David Wolf.…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Feb. 23
In Greene County district court Zachery Allen Waters, 20, of Grand Junction was sentenced Feb. 14 after he pleaded guilty to charges of trespass- serious and criminal mischief- fourth degree, amended from burglary- third degree. On each of the charges he was sentenced to 365 days in jail, suspended. He was placed on informal probation for one year. He was…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Feb. 23
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Feb. 23 against Nicholas Scott Lytle of Jefferson on a charge of criminal mischief- fifth degree, amended from a charge in district court of criminal mischief- fourth degree. Lytle was fined $100; the fine was suspended. He must pay a $35 surcharge, a $125 LEI surcharge, $400 victim restitution, $240 restitution…
Read MorePolice blotter – February 2017
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Tuesday, Feb. 28: At 10:31 pm a traffic stop in the 1000 block of W. Lincoln Way resulted in the arrest of Nathanael Nielson, 31, of Jefferson for operating while intoxicated- second offense. He was also cited for improper registration plate light.
Read MoreGreene County sheriff’s report – February 2017
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Tuesday, Feb. 28: At 1:46 pm a deputy assisted the Boone County sheriff’s office with a domestic assault complaint. At 2:05 pm a deputy investigated a suspicious person in the 200 block of North St in Dana. At 3:20 pm a deputy investigated a complaint of illegal dumping…
Read MoreDon Sievers, 1949 – 2017
A memorial service was held Sunday, Feb. 26, at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds in Jefferson for Donald Dean Sievers, 67, of Jefferson. The Rev Sheldon Henderson of Central Christian Church in Jefferson offered words of comfort. Honorary bearers were his Oly’s coffee group and Ken Hessenius.
Read MoreGetting the week off to a good start
Greene County elementary students have some extra motivation to start a new week at school. Jump Start Monday is a short school-wide assembly held every Monday morning. It’s like a weekly corporate staff meeting to be sure all employees are on the same “page” and ready to go.
Read MoreLenten luncheons begin Wednesday
Area residents from several Jefferson churches are once again gathering weekly for a meal, fellowship and a Lenten devotion. Each Wednesday a light lunch is served at 11:45 am, with an ecumenical devotion from 12:15 to 12:45 pm. A donation of $5 is requested to defray the cost of the meal.
Read MoreJPRD slates softball clinics, soccer, and a date night
Softball season will begin soon and the Jefferson park and recreation department is ready to get girls ready to play with pre-season pitching and hitting clinics starting next Sunday, March 5. Greene County head softball coach tom Kennedy will help girls learn drills and techniques for pitching from 12:30 to 1:30 pm Sundays through March 26 at Greene County Community…
Read MoreGenealogical Society meets Saturday
The Greene County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, March 4, at 10 am in the Jefferson public library basement meeting room. Dave Sloan will discuss the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery with its unusual “residents” and gravestones. The public is invited. The room is handicapped accessible. “Hope to see you there,” said Arlene Johnson, Genealogical Society president.
Read MoreGreene County SWCD announces poster contest
Theme is “Healthy Soils Are Full of Life” Greene County students in grades K-6 are invited to create a conservation poster using the theme “Healthy Soils Are Full of Life” for the annual Greene SWCD (Soil & Water Conservation District) contest.
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