Absentee voting for the Greene County Schools March 14 special election begins Monday, Feb. 27, at the county auditor’s office at the courthouse. The auditor’s office hours are 8 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. Voters may request a ballot to be sent to them by filling out an absentee ballot request form that is available through the office. Steve Fisher of…
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Ernst staffers in Greene County March 8
The office of U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R) has scheduled traveling office hours across Iowa during March. Representatives of Sen Ernst’s office will be available in counties across the state to assist Iowans with problems or questions about eligibility for Social Security, veterans benefit or military affairs, passports, immigration issues, and other federal programs.
Read MoreErnst comments on Trump speech to joint session of Congress
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst issued a statement following President Donald Trump’s first address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday: “For the last eight years, Americans have been hamstrung under the weight of burdensome regulations, increasing taxes, and a stagnant economy, making it difficult for folks to get ahead. Tonight, we heard from President Trump about the…
Read MoreBranstad, Reynolds, Northey applaud Trump action against WOTUS
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 MoreGene 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.
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