Greene County High School seniors have selected the 2020 homecoming court. On the court this year are Lily Muir, Makala Kafer, Ashlyn Frederick, Joslyn Monthei, Lizzy Allen, Jaxon Warnke, Blake Kaufman, Zach Goff, Luis Velazco and Sawyer Schiltz. Voting for the king and queen is done by sophomores, juniors and seniors. Homecoming will look a little different this year, like…
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B. Banister asks Trump supporters for explanation
To the editor, I have to admit: Donald Trump is not stupid. He fully realizes that his followers don’t care that he is a proven liar. He knows that it doesn’t matter to them if he has been accused of rape and sexual assault dozens of times. When he cozies up to Vladimir Putin or claims the Russians haven’t meddled…
Read MoreRams drop district opener to Atlantic, 31-18
The Greene County Rams held a lead over the Atlantic Trojans after three quarters of football Friday, but they were unable to hold on for a fourth quarter. The host Rams didn’t score in the fourth as the visiting Trojans added 15 points to claim a 31-18 win in the Class 2A District 9 opener. Both teams were 1-1 coming…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Sept. 11
In Greene County district court Weston James Brammer, 22, of Des Moines was sentenced Sept. 11 to six days in jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of domestic abuse assault- simple, amended from domestic abuse assault impeding air/blood flow. He was given credit for time served. Brammer was fined $65 with a $9.75 surcharge. He must pay up…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Sept. 11
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment for a $65 fine with a $9.75 surcharge was entered against Lauren Marie Schulte of Jefferson on a charge of disorderly conduct. Court costs were $60. Christopher Wade Lindaman of Jefferson was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge on a charge of disorderly conduct, amended from assault. He must pay up to $300…
Read More9-11 remembered
About two dozen area residents gathered on the covered patio at the Milwaukee Road depot, adjacent to Freedom Rock, to remember the events of Sept. 11, 2001. The event was planned and emceed by Sean Sebourn. Sebourn quoted the impromptu speech President G.W. Bush gave Sept. 14, 2001, using a bullhorn and standing on a burned out firetruck at Ground…
Read MoreSupes handle routine business
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline At their regular meeting on September 8, the Greene County supervisors heard options from county attorney Thomas Laehn for filling the position of county recorder when current recorder Marcia Tasler retires at the end of October. Laehn said the board could fill the position by appointment or call for a special election. Laehn also discussed…
Read MorePublic entities, select nonprofits in Greene County now eligible for FEMA funds
Public assistance for derecho recovery Gov. Reynolds received word Sept. 10 that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has made assistance available to public entities and nonprofits in seven additional counties as well as the Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa that were impacted by the Aug. 10 derecho. Greene, Grundy, Guthrie, Hardin, Iowa, Jackson, and Washington…
Read MoreRiver Farm Recreation sells for $1.35 million
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline River Farm Recreation west of Jefferson, the scene of large gatherings that have drawn intense scrutiny in recent years due to underage drinking, sold at auction Thursday for $1.35 million. Seller Craig Flack called it a “win” and said he felt “vindicated” after the dust of the down-to-the-wire auction settled. A bidding war in the…
Read MorePigskin kick contest at Friday night football
Half-time at the Greene County Rams football game on Friday night, Sept. 4, featured a pigskin kick contest sponsored by the county Farm Bureau. High school students Ashlyn Frederick and Alex Roberts each attempted to kick a field goal from the 10-yard line. Although neither kick was successful, both Ashlyn and Alex were great sports. Greene County Farm Bureau president…
Read MoreScarecrow Invasion: Time Warp Edition coming to Jefferson
All Jefferson business owners, organizations and creative residents who like to have fun are invited to be part of the Scarecrow Invasion: Time Warp Edition. During the month of October, dozens of scarecrows will welcome visitors to downtown Jefferson. “Let’s line the city streets and downtown windows with whimsy, fun and a little scary, of course,” a spokesperson for Jefferson…
Read MoreVFW, auxiliary serving hot beef sundaes Sept. 10
VFW Post 9599 and the VFW auxiliary are hosting a meal Thursday, Sept. 10, at the VFW hall on the east side of the downtown square in Jefferson. Serving will be from 5 to 7:30 pm. The meal will include hot beef sundaes, corn or beans, and dessert. Free will donations will be accepted. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, service…
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