-by Senator Jerry Behn June 5, 2020 The legislative session re-started this week, continuing the work from a couple months ago and with a few new challenges ahead. This session looks much different than it did when we paused. Now, committee meetings are held in the Senate chamber instead of committee rooms to allow for social distancing, and speakers on…
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Landowner saying ‘no’ to Highland Township CAFO
~by Janice Harbaugh for Greene County News Online Steve Drulias of California, owner of 5 acres in Highland Township that’s at the center of a controversy over a construction permit for a concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) by Stumpf Finishers LLC, told Janice Harbaugh of Greene County News Online, “I don’t want it built.” During a telephone interview June 6,…
Read MorePeaceful protest slated for Tuesday
A peaceful protest of the killing of George Floyd and others will be held Tuesday, June 9, at noon at the outside the courthouse. Some signs will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own. Participants may walk along the sidewalk, stand, or sit (bring a chair). “This is an opportunity to peacefully stand with our dear Black…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending June 3
Persons pleaded not guilty in Greene County district court during the week ending June 3 as follows: Elizabeth Celine Fischels, 32, of Webster City, possession of methamphetamine; Teresa Ann Turner, 40, of Bayard, possession of methamphetamine and operating while intoxicated- first offense; and Christopher David Spaulding, 53, of Jefferson, OWI- second offense. Trial dates were set for Sept. 29 in…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending June 4
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered June 3 against Lanny Dean Lewis of Jefferson on a charge of theft- fifth degree. Lewis was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge and a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge. Court costs were $60. Cases were initiated as follows: Jason William Sheldahl of Jefferson, violation of no contact order (two separate…
Read MoreKatherine Podlesak, 1928 – 2020
Mary Katherine Podlesak, the daughter of Joseph and Ella (Pursley) Kemmer, was born January 9, 1928, at Pocahontas, and departed this life with her family at her side on June 3, 2020, at Greene County Medical Center Long Term Care in Jefferson. She lived a full life to the age of 92 years, 4 months and 24 days. Katherine attended…
Read MoreBlood drive Tuesday in Jefferson
LifeServe Blood Center will hold a community blood drive Tuesday, June 9, from 12:30 to 5:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way, in Jefferson. LifeServe is offering “Be Wild” T-shirts as an incentive. One donation will garner enough points to get this one-season only T-shirt free, and only from the LifeServe online store. Appointments are required. Persons…
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Medical Center names new CEO
The Greene County Medical Center board of trustees and its affiliation partner, UnityPoint Health – Des Moines, announced Thursday the hiring of Tracy Warner as the new chief executive officer. Warner will transition from the medical center’s interim CEO to fulltime, permanent CEO. “On behalf of the Greene County Medical Center board of trustees, I am pleased to announce Tracy…
Read MoreAnniversary card shower, Terry & Darla Johnson
Terry and Darla Johnson, along with their children and grandchildren, are celebrating 45 years of love, laughter and life together on June 7, 2020. Their children invite you to celebrate with us by sending blessings through cards to: 1216 Rushridge Rd, Jefferson, IA 50129. Thank you Dad and Mom, for being a great example of how hard work, dedication and…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Bruce Banister, Vote in November
To the editor, Donald Trump hides in a bunker, orders the teargassing of peaceful protesters, then poses with a Bible in front of a church. What sort of person would do this? Only a coward and a bully. What sort of a president calls state governors “jerks” and threatens his own citizens with military force? Only a president who wants…
Read MoreScranton housing project, possible move of LEC discussed at supes’ meeting
~by Janice Harbaugh for Greene County News Online Careful re-opening, growth, and change after months of pandemic restriction were discussed by the Greene County board of supervisors at their regular meeting June 1. This was the last meeting to be held electronically as the next meeting on June 8 will be open to the public in the courthouse boardroom at…
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