A Celebration of Life service for Bill Kendall, 83, of Jefferson was held Friday, June 15, at 10 am at the Greene County High School auditorium. Military rites and interment followed at the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery. William LeRoy Kendall was the oldest of nine children born to Otha and Flora (Fister) Kendall on April 21, 1935, in Jefferson. Bill was…
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Craig Cuddy, 1949 – 2018
Craig Cuddy was born October 12, 1949, the second of Jim and Lorna Cuddy’s five boys. Craig had a tough start in life, as asthma kept him down often. Consequently, he grew into a teen fueled by an uncertain longevity, so he decided to do as much as he could — back to that in a minute. Craig’s journey ended…
Read MoreJame Exline guilty of two counts of sex abuse
In a jury trial moved to the Bremer County courthouse in Waverly, James Hubert Exline, 47, of Jefferson was found guilty June 6 of one count of sex abuse sex abuse- second degree and one county of sex abuse- third degree. Jury selection began Monday. After hearing testimony on Tuesday, the jury deliberated for 45 minutes before reaching a unanimous…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending June 7
In Greene County district court charges against Gary Lee Warnke, 63, of Scranton of sex abuse- second degree and lascivious acts with a child- fondle, touch were dismissed May 31 on a motion of the state, “in the interest of justice.”
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending June 7
Cases were initiated in magistrate court during the week ending June 7 as follows: Ryan Michael Vaughn of Farnhamville, possession of drug paraphernalia. Persons paid fines for scheduled traffic violations during the week ending June 7 as follows: Shane Christopher Jewett of Paton, open container of alcohol (driver), $200; *Jorge Octavio of Omaha, NE, no valid driver’s license, $200; *Steven…
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