In Greene County district court Edwin Molina Ochoa, 31, of Perry was sentenced March 23 to five years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of criminal mischief- second degree. The prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation to the Iowa Department of Corrections for three years. Should the sentence be imposed,…
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Greene County magistrate court, week ending March 24
In Greene County magistrate court during the week ending March 24 cases were initiated against Shelly Jo Brundage of Lehigh on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia; and against Katelin Rae Lowmiller of Jefferson on a charge of theft- fifth degree.
Read MoreSheriff’s report – March 2023
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Friday, March 31: At 9:57 am the sheriff’s office and an Iowa State Trooper conducted a search warrant at 601 S. 13th St in Grand Junction. Suspected controlled substances and drug paraphernalia were seized. Charges are pending lab results. Thursday, March 30: At 4:12 pm a deputy investigated…
Read MorePolice blotter – March 2023
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Friday, March 31: At 7:53 am an officer was advised of damage accidently caused to a vehicle that had occurred the day before. The officer is attempting to locate the responsible party. At 5:30 pm an officer was called to the 100 block of Ram Drive in regard to…
Read MoreGreene County Community Foundation awards grants
The Greene County Community Foundation awarded $214,903 in grants at the 2023 grant awards reception held March 26 at the First Presbyterian Church fellowship hall in Jefferson. Community Foundation board president Karen Shannon served as emcee. She noted that in 2005, the foundation’s first grant cycle, grants totaled $37,000. The funds available for grantmaking increased significantly when Wild Rose Casino…
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