Charles (Chuck) Radke, age 86, was born October 7, 1932, in Sterling, IL, the only child of Gladys and Dillard Radke. He died October 12, 2018, in Jefferson. Charles had a great passion for music. He majored in music at Drake University where he met his spouse of 64 years, Virginia Ann Lee, who shared a great love of music.…
Read MoreDay: October 15, 2018
Greene County district court, week ending Oct. 11
In Greene County district court Alex Dankel, 25, of Scranton was sentenced Sept. 28 to two days in jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated- first offense, amended from OWI- second offense. He must pay sheriff’s room and board fees for the time he serves. He may complete the 48-hour Des Moines Area Community College…
Read MoreCandidates for treasurer, recorder and attorney speak at forum
The dialog was honest, cordial and informative at a forum for county candidates hosted by the Rotary Club of Jefferson Oct. 11. All county candidates were present: incumbent treasurer Donna Lawson and challenger Katlynn Gannon Mechaelsen; incumbent supervisors Dawn Rudolph and Tom Contner and challengers Patti Naylor and Melissa Frederick; incumbent recorder Marcia Tasler, who is unopposed; and assistant county…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Oct. 11
Cases were initiated in magistrate court as follows: Steven Logan Dzuris of Jefferson, disorderly conduct; Rodney Dean Halterman of Jefferson, possession of drug paraphernalia; Allen George Smith of Grand Junction, possession of drug paraphernalia; and Dean Emmet Salzwedel Jr of Ames, disorderly conduct.
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