To the editor, With great confidence, we are supporting and voting for David Weaver for the position of District 47 of the House of Representatives. Born, raised and educated in Greene County, Iowa, and farming near Boone County, David knows his constituents. He knows Iowa prides itself in public education and agriculture and seeks to improve the quality of teaching…
Read MoreDay: October 20, 2018
Thompson sentenced to life in prison for murder by arson
Patrick Ryan Thompson, 27, was sentenced Friday to life in prison for the murder of Paige Exline and her cousin Shakiah Cockerham in an arson fire May 15, 2017, in Guthrie Center. Paige was a sixth grader at Greene County Intermediate School until shortly before the fire. She had moved into her grandmother Shirley Exline’s home in Guthrie Center amidst…
Read MoreGreene County, OABCIG both in Class 2A playoffs
The Greene County Rams’ 49-6 win over OABCIG Friday earned them an at-large berth in the Class 2A playoffs. The Rams will travel to Van Horne to play the Benton Community Bobcats Friday, Oct.26, at 7 pm.
Read MoreKiwanis pancake breakfast next Saturday
The Jefferson Kiwanis Club invites the public to its 46th annual pancake breakfast and silent auction Saturday, Oct. 27, from 6 to 11 am at the Elks Lodge in Jefferson. The menu includes all you can eat pancakes with syrup or hot fruit toppings, scrambled eggs, link sausage, biscuits and gravy and beverages. Tickets are $7 for adults and $2…
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