Jefferson special election Tuesday

Polls will be open for Jefferson city voters Tuesday, March 3, from 7 am until 8 pm. Voters will elect a city council member to complete two years of a term vacated by Matt Gordon when he was elected mayor. Candidates on the ballot are Sean Sebourn and Patrick Zmolek. Polling places are as follows:

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Greene County district court, week ending Feb. 28

In Greene County district court Amanda Ruth Breckinridge, 31, of Mingo was sentenced. Feb. 26 to two years in prison after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of burglary- third degree (motor vehicle.). The prison term was suspended and she was placed on probation to the Iowa Department of Correctional Services for two years. She must participate…

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‘Meet Your Legislator’ Saturday, March 7

“Leave no authority existing not responsible to the people.” ~Thomas Jefferson, 1743-1826. With those introductory words, the Thomas Jefferson Gardens board invites area residents to the third “Meet Your Legislator” event Saturday, March 7, at 10:30 am at the Welcome Center, located in the Thomas Jefferson Gardens. Sen. Jerry Behn and Rep. Phil Thompson will be present to greet constituents,…

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