Following are excerpts of daily activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Tuesday, Aug. 31: At 3:02 pm staff at the Greene County Medical Center emergency room advised of a cat bite that had occurred. The officer learned the animal’s owner had attempted to break up a dispute between two of her cats and was bitten on the wrist. The…
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Sheriff’s report – August 2021
Following are excerpts of daily activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Tuesday, Aug. 31: At 8:17 am the sheriff and deputes investigated a truck stuck in the river near 237th Street and Jordan Ave in Jackson Township. Richard Tuhn, 43, of Jefferson was cited for operating a motor vehicle on a protected waterway. At 10:30 am a deputy…
Read MoreNEW Cooperative donates to Greene County Early Learning Center building project
A gift of $5,000 from the NEW Cooperative, Inc. and Land O’ Lakes will help ensure that “Growth Happens Here” at the Greene County Early Learning Center (GCELC), a nonprofit childcare center serving children and families from throughout Greene County. NEW Cooperative, headquartered in Fort Dodge, joins other regional businesses in supporting the construction of a new building for…
Read MoreLawton claims honors in State Fair canning contests
Amber Lawton of Jefferson was among the first Greene County resident to claim honors in judging at the 2021 Iowa State Fair. Lawton placed second in the peaches division of the Fleet Farm canned fruits competition, judge Aug. 10, prior to the opening of the fair. Entries were judged on appearance, selection of products and food safety. Lawton placed third…
Read MoreCourts and the pandemic topic at Community Conversation Thursday
Greene County attorney Thomas Laehn will provide an update on the operation of the court system during the pandemic at a Community Conversation Thursday, Sept. 2, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way, Jefferson. Fellowship and snacks will be shared beginning at 5 pm, with Laehn speaking at 5:30. All are welcome; there is no charge.
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