Both suspects in the shooting incident in Jefferson Sunday night have been apprehended and arrested. Jefferson officers were assisted by Polk City police officers in apprehending Adam James Stilson, 19, from a residence in Polk City at about 12:30 pm. Jake Allen Cretsinger, 19, was apprehended in Waukee by Waukee police officers at about 1:45 pm.
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Two Waukee men charged with shooting in Jefferson Sunday night
Shots – 10 in all – were fired in a residential neighborhood in Jefferson Sunday night. No one was injured, but two tires were flattened. Arrest warrants have been issued for two males in connection with the incident. According to the Jefferson police report, numerous callers advised of gun shots at 9:15 pm in the 100 block of S. Pinet…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Nov. 29
In Greene County district court Kimberly Ann Mustang, 38, of Des Moines was sentenced to two days in jail Nov. 28 after she pleaded guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated- first offense. She may complete the Des Moines Area Community College 48-hour alcohol education program in lieu of the jail time. She must complete the recommendations of a…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Nov. 29
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered in a case initiated in August 2016 against Jacquelynn Rae Zediker of Sioux City on a charge of trespass (casino self-exclusion). She was fined $200 with a $70 surcharge and a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge. Court costs were $477.82.
Read MoreGreene County broaches whole grade sharing at joint meeting with P-C board
Paton-Churdan superintendent Kreg Lensch agreed with Greene County superintendent Tim Christensen that communication has improved between the two districts, but a suggestion that P-C consider whole grade sharing at the high school level received a chilly reception when the two boards met Nov. 29.
Read MorePremier Breakfast with Santa a big success
An estimated 300 children, parents and grandparents enjoyed Breakfast with Santa Saturday morning at the Greene County Community Center. Actually, everyone except Mr and Mrs Claus had time for the breakfast buffet, which was served by staff from the Jefferson Hy-Vee. Hy-Vee donated the buffet for children and others could buy breakfast. Hy-Vee also provided bakery cookies at a cookie…
Read MoreBeta Tau Delta supports children in need
Beta Tau Delta recently awarded a total of $2,000 to the Greene County elementary, middle and high schools, the Paton-Churdan school, and the Greene County school nurses for students in need. “We will be using the donations to purchase things to help make a child’s life better so they can be successful in school and in their lives,” said business…
Read More4-H, Kids with a Connection drive nets 500 books, board games
Last month Greene County Extension’s 4-H and Kids with a Connection programs teamed up with New Opportunities to hold their second annual Books and Board Games Drive. 4-H members, Kids with a Connection participants and community members donated their new or gently used books and boards games for New Opportunities to give out at Christmas time. More than 500 items…
Read MoreBlood drive in Jefferson Dec. 12
LifeServe Blood Center will hold a community blood drive Tuesday, Dec. 12, from 12:30 to 5:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson. “Show off your lifesaving habit with pride. Each and every donation earns a blood donor points they can use toward LifeServe clothes, gear and other rewards. New to the online store this winter is holiday socks for…
Read MoreTrivia Night Tuesday at the Elks lodge
The Jefferson public library and the Jefferson Elks lodge will host a Trivia Night Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 7 pm at the Elks lodge. Teams of up to four people will compete, with the top three teams winning prizes. Trivia Night is a family-friendly event for people of all ages.
Read MoreElderbridge thanks Shirley Clark
Shirley Clark (pictured, right) was thanked and congratulated on her retirement from the volunteer Elderbridge board after 17 years of service. The Elderbridge board is responsible for the Jefferson congregate meal site and the home-delivered meals sent out from there. A brief presentation was made prior to the Friday meal, which was attended not only by the “regulars,” but also…
Read MoreGreene Co Elementary tells Rams of the Month
Ram of the Month students at Greene County Elementary for November, pictured below with Hy-Vee store manager Lori Subbert, are (front, from left) Rylee Mowrer and Mara Weir; and (back, from left) Ava Coil, Rilynn Lowmiller, and Jack Banister. They demonstrate almost ALL of the time that Right Attitudes Make Success.
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