A mobile home was destroyed by a fire that was reported Sunday morning, Feb. 17, at 4:45 am. Fire departments from Paton, Grand Junction and Jefferson responded to the fire at 513 T Ave. Also responding were sheriff/Jefferson fire chief Jack Williams, a deputy, and Greene County EMS.
Read MoreDay: February 18, 2019
More info about dog incident at McMahon Access
A Greene County sheriff’s deputy shot and killed a dog at McMahon Access in Jackson Township early Saturday evening. Sheriff Jack Williams explained the dog had bitten a person in the face at McMahon Access and was running loose in the woods. The responding deputy located the dog while the victim was taken to the emergency room.
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Patti Naylor,
To the editor, A unique opportunity to learn about organic pork production is coming up on March 8 and 9 in Waterloo. Sponsored by the Iowa Organic Association and supported by a USDA Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative grant, the Midwest Organic Pork Production Conference will bring together farmers and researchers in the organic and niche pork production fields.
Read MoreDSM Roosevelt AD making a move to Greene County
Hoping to move to Jefferson A very experienced activities director will join the Greene County Schools staff as of July 1. Todd Gordon, activities director at Des Moines Roosevelt High School and the president of the Iowa High School Athletic Directors Association, has accepted the position. He told GreeneCountyNewsOnline that he and his wife Deb hope to move to Jefferson.…
Read MoreIt’s true… more snow is on the way
Predicted snowfall total updated Tuesday morning Keep your shovels handy and your snow blowers ready to roll. More snow is predicted Tuesday night. The National Weather Service predicts moderate to heavy snowfall Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning, with snowfall rates similar to Saturday night. This time, though, it won’t last as long.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Feb. 15
Noah Exline, 21, of Jefferson was sentenced Feb. 11 in Greene County district court to two years in prison after he pleaded guilty to a charge of indecent contact with a child, amended from lascivious acts with a child. He was also charged with seven counts of sex abuse- second degree. The prison term was suspended and he was placed…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Feb. 15
In Greene County magistrate court Carlos Vega Ramirez o Denison was sentenced to two days in jail on a charge of public intoxication. The sentence was suspended and he was place on informal probation for one year. A judgment was entered for a $100 fine with a $35 surcharge. Vega Ramirez must also pay $300 restitution for his court appointed…
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