Funeral services for Robert Custer, 77, of Jefferson were held Friday, Sept. 1, at Central Christian Church in Jefferson. Burial will take place at a later date at Dawson Township Cemetery, Greene County, Iowa. Robert Wray Custer was born January 23, 1940, in Jefferson to Wray Joseph Custer and Nina Blanche Smith Custer. Bob died August 26, 2017, with his…
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Greene County district court, week ending Aug. 24
In Greene County district court information is available that a judgment was entered Aug. 11 against Richard J. Sabus, 54 of Churdan after he entered an Alford plea* to a charge of theft-second degree. Sabus was sentenced to five years in prison; the prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation for two years. Sabus was fined $750…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Aug. 24
In Greene County magistrate court a case against Patrick Michael Kennedy of Jefferson in which he was charged with harassment- third degree was dismissed Aug. 21 on a motion of the state.
Read MoreSheriff’s report – August 2017
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Thursday, Aug. 31: At 5:17 pm a deputy investigated an assault in the 800 block of 8th St in Scranton. Wednesday, Aug. 30: At 11:04 am a deputy conducted a traffic stop and arrested Tunney Merrill, 18, of Mapleton for possession of a controlled substance- first offense, possession…
Read MorePolice blotter – August 2017
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Thursday, Aug. 31: At 2:37 pm staff at A&W reported an abandoned bicycle there. The officer placed the bike in the impound lot. At 5:44 pm staff at Hy-Vee reported a female had just left the store without paying for her groceries. The officer made contact with the female…
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