To the editor, I find that many folks read the Greene County board of supervisor minutes. I would like to set the record straight as many folks approach me and my family about my employment with Greene County. The information that they are reading is regarding a volunteer job. I go to Carroll to attend these meetings and there is…
Read MoreDay: August 27, 2018
Greene County magistrate court, week ending Aug. 22
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Aug. 15 against Stevie Renee Hibner of West Des Moines on a charge of theft- fifth degree. She was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge and a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge. She must also pay $5 victim restitution to Hy-Vee. The magistrate ruled she is unable to pay restitution for…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Aug. 22
Persons pleaded not guilty at arraignments in Greene County district court during the week ending Aug. 22 as follows: Chad Christopher Louk, 42, of Jefferson, assault causing bodily injury or mental illness; James Kenneth Harris, 31, of Woodward, domestic abuse assault- second offense; and Hayley Lynn Brown, 25, of Jefferson, operating while intoxicated- first offense. Trial dates were set for…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – August 2018
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Friday, Aug. 31: At 9:26 am a deputy investigated a theft on Highway 4 near 305th St in Franklin Township. At 3:53 pm a deputy conducted a traffic stop on 300th St and Taft Ave in Washington Township. Steven Smith, 41, of Jefferson was arrested for driving while…
Read MorePolice blotter – August 2018
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Friday, Aug. 31: At 6:01 am a complainant reported the overnight theft of a motorcycle from the parking lot at 102 S. Grimmell Rd. The 1977 Yamaha was last seen in the parking lot on the prior evening. The motorcycle was entered in NCIC and the officer is investigating.
Read MoreReminder: Expect traffic congestion near Boone Tues-Thurs
The Iowa State Patrol is preparing for the 2018 Farm Progress Show and asking Iowans to do the same. The show runs from Tuesday through Thursday, Aug. 28-30, at the permanent site located along Iowa 17, just north of U.S. 30 in Boone County. Organizers anticipate 20,000 vehicles will travel to Boone County each day, with an attendance nearing 200,000…
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