The Jefferson park and recreation board will host a public meeting Wednesday, March 30, to gather input on the potential for adding an indoor swimming pool to the Greene County Community Center. According to park and recreation director Denny Hammen, the receipt of an $845,000 bequest from the Rory Autenreith Trust for improvements to Greene County Community Center prompted discussion…
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Greene County district court, week ending March 25
In Greene County district court Nyadhour Riek Deng, 24, of San Diego, CA, was granted a deferred judgment after he pleaded guilty to charges of possession of controlled substance accommodation offense and prohibited acts, amended from unlawful manufacture, deliver or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver marijuana- not more than 50 kg, and failure to affix a tax stamp.…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending March 25
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered March 23 against William Wesley Bingle of Jefferson on a charge of theft- fifth degree. He was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $91.50. Cases were initiated in magistrate court as follows: Brian Ja. Clausen of Grand Junction, violation of no contact order, two separate cases; Michael Lee…
Read MoreRon Lehman, 1944 – 2022
Memorial services were held March 26 at 209 Main in Paton for Ronald LeRoy Lehman, 77, of Jefferson. The Rev Rod Meyer, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Boxholm, offered words of comfort. Nick Lehman was soloist. Honorary bearers were Ron’s Mesa coffee group and his Boxholm coffee group. Interment was at the Paton Township Cemetery with military honors by…
Read MoreKay Sayre, 1937 – 2022
Kay Sayre, age 84, of Jefferson, passed away peacefully March 26, 2022. The family held graveside services at Franklin Township Cemetery in Cooper. Kay was born on July 18, 1937, in Greene County to Russel and Dorothy Mooney. She grew up on a farm south of Cooper where she loved riding her horse and being a sister to Kenny. She…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – March 2022
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Thursday, March 31: Routine activity reported. Wednesday, March 30: At 10:10 am a deputy investigated a theft in the 500 block of N. 16th St in Grand Junction. At 10:51 am a deputy investigated a theft in the 900 block of Irving St in Scranton. At 1:35 pm…
Read MorePolice blotter – March 2022
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Thursday, March 31: At 11:28 am officers were requested at the office of the Greene County High School. Officers arrived and were advised of suspicions of an intoxicated staff member. The officers’ investigation led to the arrest of Peyton Michael Paddock, 24, of Jefferson for public Intoxication (simple misdemeanor)…
Read MoreMethodists slate fundraiser to get original bell ringing again
Members of First United Methodist Church are kicking off fundraising to repair the church bell which has been silent since last spring. The church will host a carryout meal Sunday, March 27, from 11 to 12:30 pm. The menu features the locally famous Lenten Luncheon chicken casserole, salads and dessert. Meals should be reserved by calling the church at 515-386-4411.…
Read MoreGrCo school board selects finalists for superintendent position
The Greene County Community School board of education met in closed session Wednesday evening and selected two finalists for the superintendent vacancy. Candidates are –Brett Abbotts, who is currently an elementary principal in the Council Bluffs Community School District. Previously, he was an assistant principal/activities director at AHSTW (Avoca) and a teacher in the Southeast Polk Community School in Altoona. …
Read MoreABC Award to Sid Jones
Sid Jones, retiring president of Home State Bank, was honored with the 2021 Above and Beyond the Call (ABC) Award at a Community Recognition Night hosted by Jefferson Matters: A Main Street and Chamber Community Tuesday evening in the Greene County High School auditorium. The award was presented by 2020 ABC Award recipient Harry Ahrenholtz. He said the one word…
Read MoreCounty supes discuss CO2 pipeline, agree to raises for sheriff’s office employees
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline Issues involving the proposed carbon dioxide pipeline through 12 miles of Greene County continued to be discussed at March 21 meeting of the Greene County board of supervisors. The county is responsible for contracting with carbon dioxide inspection services that will monitor the construction of the pipeline by Summit Carbon Solutions. Chuck Wenthold, environmental department,…
Read MoreExtension offering free suicide prevention progran
Part of Extension Week, April 18-22 Iowa’s rural communities and families are still coping with the uncertainty and stress produced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Financial worries continue to contribute to farmers’ anxiety. In response to this continuing impact, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County is offering the “Question. Persuade. Refer.” program Tuesday, April 19, from 10 to 11:30…
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