The June 5 primary election ballot will include contests at the top of the ballot but no contests at the bottom, where local candidates are listed. There are no contests for county elected officials. The Republican ballot will include Katlynn Gannon-Mechaelsen for treasurer, Dawn Rudolph as county supervisor from District 2, and Tom Contner as county supervisor from District 3.…
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Greene County district court, week ending March 29
In Greene County district court a judgment was entered March 23 against Craigg Michael Smith, 41, of Jefferson after he pleaded guilty to a charge of assault- simple, amended from assault on person in certain occupation. Smith was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. Court costs were $60. (Sentencing: Honorable Joseph B. McCarville)
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending March 29
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered March 26 against Craigg Michael Smith of Jefferson on a charge of interference with official acts. Smith was fined $250 with a $87.50 surcharge. Court costs were $60.
Read MoreGreene County school district special election Tuesday
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Voters in the Greene County Community School District will go to the polls on Tuesday, April 3, for a special election. The voters will cast a ballot to allow the board of directors to issue general obligation bonds not to exceed $21.48 million. The money, along with other funds provided from other entities, would be…
Read MoreAn Easter miracle for Greene County Catholics
Greene County Catholics, particularly parishioners of St Columbkille in Churdan and St Brigid in Grand Junction, got an Easter miracle. The two churches will not go to oratory status at the end of June as was announced last summer. They will remain open as worship sites in the new larger parish that will include St Joseph in Jefferson and St…
Read MoreJPRD has the paint, needs volunteers to Paint Jefferson Beautiful
The restrooms at Jefferson’s Russell Park and the concession stand and restrooms at the city softball field on E. Lincoln Way will get facelifts courtesy of the Paint Iowa Beautiful program sponsored by Diamond Vogel Paint.
Read MoreHome health services topic of Community Conversation April 5
Options for home healthcare will be the topic at a Community Conversation Thursday, April 5, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way, in Jefferson. Deb Hoskins, RN-BC, Greene County public health home care and care transitions nurse, and Linda S. Smith, RN BSN, certified homecare clinical supervisor for UnityPoint- Jefferson, will discuss who offers skilled care, in-home care including…
Read MoreRoast beef dinner in Churdan next Sunday
Members of the Churdan United Methodist Church will serve their traditional, family-style roast beef dinner next Sunday, April 8, with serving from 11 am to 1:30 pm at the church. The fellowship hall is handicap accessible. The menu has been the same since the spring of 1984: roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet corn home grown in Greene County,…
Read MoreJava & Juice is a State St event in April
Jefferson Matters: Main Street and the Greene County Chamber continue working together in the scheduling hosts for the Friday morning Java & Juice get-togethers. In the coming month, all hosts are on State St. Java & Juice begins at 9:30 am with coffee and a light refreshment. At 9:45 the host is welcome to tell the business’s story. The gathering…
Read MoreProtect yourself and loved ones from opioid addiction
While the opioid epidemic isn’t good news, it’s good news that New Opportunities is pro-actively providing us information to help avoid the tragedy of a pain-reliever addition striking our families.
Read MoreThe Behn Report
March 30, 2018 This week, we passed a bill regarding a new dynamic fee policy at state parks and recreational areas. Under the bill, Senate File 2389, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) can establish a new fee policy for camping, the use of rental facilities, and other privileges at state parks and recreational areas under the jurisdiction of the…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Chris Deal for Our Kids, Our Future
To the editor, In his recent letter to the editor, Paul Quam listed several points of concern with the school bond plan. We appreciate Mr. Quam’s willingness to bring these concerns forward, and we would like to address each of them to provide further clarification for voters:
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