In Greene County magistrate court a disposition was entered Dec. 9 against Dakota Bradley Barrett of Grand Junction. On a charge of assault he was sentenced to 30 days in jail, consecutive to a jail sentence in another misdemeanor case. The jail sentence was suspended and Barrett was placed on probation to Boone/Greene County Probation for one year. He was…
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Elks to serve free Christmas dinner for 55th year
Jefferson Elks Lodge 2306 is taking reservations now for the 55th annual Christmas Day dinner, to be served Dec. 25 at 4 pm at the lodge, 103 W. Harrison St. The dinner is for all those who wish to attend, and particularly those who have no one to have dinner with on Christmas Day. The menu includes turkey and ham,…
Read MoreChurdan library slates Christmas parties
The Churdan library will have a Christmas party with lots of reindeer games on Monday, Dec. 16, for all children through 4th grade. The party will last till 5 pm. If you are riding the bus, please bring a note. Note: There will be no outside supervision for children leaving the party.
Read MoreHistory Boy Theatre presenting BKLYN The Musical
BKLYN The Musical, presented by History Boy Theatre Company, will run on Dec. 27, 28 and 31, and Jan. 3 and 4. Each performance will be preceded by dinner at 6 pm and the show following at 7 pm. T BKLYN tells the story of the City Weeds, five homeless musicians who band together to transform their neighborhood beneath the…
Read More2020 hunting, fishing licenses on sale Dec. 15
Iowans can buy 2020 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses starting Dec. 15. Licenses purchased for 2019 expire on Jan. 10. The menu of license options includes the popular Outdoor Combo annual resident hunting/fishing/habitat combo license for $55; the Angler’s Special three-year fishing license for $62; and the Hunter’s Special three-year hunting license with habitat included for $101.
Read MoreGreene County Singers, Town & Country Band combine for concert Dec. 15
The Greene County Singers, under the direction of Sheilah Pound, and the Town and Country Band, under the direction of Wes Anderson, are again coming together to celebrate Christmas in Greene County Sunday, Dec. 15, at 4 pm at Central Christian Church in Jefferson.
Read MoreJ.D. Scholten to host town hall meeting in Churdan
J.D. Scholten, Democratic candidate for Iowa’s 4th Congressional district, will host a town hall in Churdan on Monday, Dec. 16, as part of his “Don’t Forget About Us” tour. During the tour, Scholten will hold a town hall in a town with a population of less than 1,000 in each of the 4th district’s 39 counties.
Read MoreSpecial traffic enforcement Dec. 13 – Jan. 1
The holiday season is known for celebrations and traditions, but it is also known for being the deadliest season when it comes to drunk and drug-impaired driving. Iowa Law Enforcement across the state will partner with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) this holiday season to remove impaired drivers from the roads and help save…
Read MoreRam boys fall to 1-3 in hoops
The Greene County boys basketball team struggled to score against Heart of Iowa Activities opponents in their last two games. The Rams lost to the South Hamilton Hawks 71-27 at home Dec. 6, and the lost to the Gilbert Tigers 95-46 in Gilbert Dec. 10. Against the Hawks, the Rams started slow and didn’t pick up the pace. They were…
Read MoreGravel dust contributes to head-on collision
Two Greene County men were injured, one of them seriously, in a head-on collision on V Ave south of 185th St in Junction Township Dec. 11. The collision occurred at 3:14 pm. According to a report by the Iowa State Patrol, Connor Gunn, 18, of Jefferson was northbound driving a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck. Wade Sohm, 33, of Grand…
Read MoreJeff mayor Berry concludes 31 years of continuous service
Council okays change in health insurance for employees with jump in deductibles, out of pocket maximums Outgoing Jefferson mayor Craig Berry was honored for 31 years of continuous service as an elected official at the city council meeting Tuesday evening. Berry lost his bid for re-election to Matt Gordon by 19 votes, 494 to 513. Berry had served as mayor…
Read MoreCounty board hears requests for FY21 funds
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors heard progress reports and requests for funding from numerous programs at the regular meeting on Dec 9. Additionally, Jefferson city administrator Mike Palmer updated the board on the restoration status of buildings around the square.
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