Robert Custer, 1940 – 2017

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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Sheriff’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…

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Police 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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