Jefferson voters will choose the next city council member from among four persons who filed nominating petitions for the June 25 special election. Running to fill the council seat formerly held by Larry Teeples are Amelia Carman, Darren Jackson, Michael A. Mentzer and Mark Wright.
Read MoreMonth: May 2019
Overtime goal ends Greene County’s season at state tourney
~by Noah Rohlfing for The Scranton Journal It was over in just one minute and 15 seconds. A left-footed, curling shot was fired into the top left corner of the net, sealing a golden-goal victory. The crowd roared, and emotion poured out from the players of both Iowa City Regina and Greene County. Euphoria on one sideline, and utter despair…
Read MoreRam baseball, softball swept at home
~by Noah Rohlfing for The Scranton Journal Thursday night was not a fruitful one for Greene County baseball and softball. The Rams were swept on their home field, with softball falling short against North Polk and Ballard (Huxley) defeating Rams baseball. Emma Hoyle took the mound for Greene County softball against the Comets, pitching four innings and falling to 0-2…
Read MoreRam baseball falls to Webster City Lyn
~by Noah Rohlfing for The Scranton Journal The Greene County baseball team ran into the strong performance of Webster City pitcher Tyler Olson, as the Rams fell 3-0 to the Lynx on Wednesday night in a pitchers’ duel. The Rams were unable to get a hit on Olson, who struck out eight Greene County batters. Only one Ram batter reached…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending May 30
In Greene County district court Heidi Marie Chapman, 30, of Perry was sentenced May 24 to two years in prison after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of operating vehicle without owner’s consent. The prison term was suspended and she was placed on probation for two years. Chapman was fined $625 with a $218.75 surcharge and a…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending May 30
In Greene County magistrate court Dalton Weber of Jefferson was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge on a charge of criminal mischief, amended from disorderly conduct- fighting or violent behavior. Court costs were $60. Christopher Brian Quirk of Jefferson was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. He must also pay $300 restitution…
Read MoreJane Emley, 1928 – 2019
Services were held June 3 at Central Christian Church in Jefferson for W. Jane Emley, 90, of Ankeny, formerly of Bagley and Jefferson. Pastor Sheldon Henderson offered words of comfort. Pat Emley accompanied congregational singing. Honorary bearers wee William Emley, Brent Emley, Bob Emley and Spencer Emley. Casket bearers were Troy Emley, Nolan Emley, Eric Emley and Alex Emley. A…
Read MoreGenealogy Society meets Saturday
The Greene County Genealogy Society will meet Saturday, June 1, at 10 am in the basement meeting room of the Jefferson public library. All are welcome and it is handicapped accessible. Arlene Johnson will have the program. Be prepared to bring your thinking caps as there is a quiz or two to take regarding genealogy.
Read MoreSupes nix art on county-owned property for liability reasons
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County supervisors plan not to allow art on county-owned property after the Ring Out for Art sculptures are moved from the courthouse grounds in November. The decision came at the board’s Tuesday meeting after supervisors Pete Bardole and Dawn Rudolph, and county attorney Thomas Laehn reported on a meeting they had with representatives…
Read MoreState soccer opener postponed due to weather
~by Noah Rohlfing Greene County boys soccer fans will have to wait longer than expected to see the Rams play their first-ever state tournament game this week. The IHSAA announced Wednesday that due to the recent rain and scheduling concerns, the first round of the Class 1A, 2A and 3A tournaments will take place on Friday instead of Thursday. So,…
Read MoreLooking for answers
~a column by Colleen O’Brien If women are legislated out of any personal choice when it comes to what to do with their fertilized eggs, isn’t the equivalent next step to legislate men out of spilling their seed? If contraception becomes illegal, will that include condoms? And if so, who gets punished? The user? The used? The seller?
Read MoreAirport improvements, new rental housing now on fast track
The Jefferson city council received unexpected good news at its May 28 meeting when Carl Byers of Bolton & Menk presented the bids for the relocation of a portion of 243rd St to allow for an extension of the runway at the Jefferson municipal airport. The first piece of good news was that six bids on the project were received…
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