Residents of the Scranton community were notified late last week of a change regarding service by the United States Postal Service. Since late October 2018 when the Scranton post office building was declared unsafe, residents have been served through the Jefferson post office. The change notice stated: “Effective immediately, anything that needs picked up at the post office (packages, certified…
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Extension offering no bake cheesecake class
Iowa State University Greene County Extension & Outreach is hosting a no bake cheesecake class Thursday, April 6, from 5:30 to 7 pm in the Greene County Extension office meeting room. Participants will learn to make a no bake cheesecake just in time for Easter. The cost for this program is $30. Registration is required by April 5, 2023. Space…
Read MoreGreene County Extension tells plans for Extension & Outreach Week April 17-22
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Week is April 17-22. Iowa’s 100 county extension offices will host activities throughout the week to thank Iowans for their support of extension education efforts throughout the state. “This celebration is one way we show our appreciation for the people who participate in our educational programs, as well as the many volunteers, community leaders,…
Read MoreU drive. U text. U pay.
~from the Iowa Department of Public Safety April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. During the week of April 3-10, the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau is partnering with law enforcement across the state to help curb the epidemic of distracted driving. In 2022, 9,201 crashes on Iowa roadways were because of distracted/inattentive drivers. These accidents are responsible for 20 deaths,…
Read MoreJohn H. Smith, 1938 – 2023
Funeral services will be held March 30 at St Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson for John Smith, 84, of Ames, formerly of Jefferson. John donated his body to Des Moines University for anatomical study. Interment will be at a later date at St Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Jefferson. John Henry Smith was born June 24, 1938, in Granville. He was…
Read MoreScott Havens, 1960 – 2023
Funeral services will be held March 30 at Salem United Methodist Church in Paton for Scott Havens, 62, of Jefferson. Interment will be at the Paton Township Cemetery south of Paton. Scott was born to John and Delores Havens on June 22, 1960, in Winterset, and passed away on March 26, 2023. Scott grew up on his parents’ farm outside…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending March 24
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,…
Read MoreGreene 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…
Read MoreInside the Iowa House: Protecting reproductive freedom
~by Iowa House Democratic leader Jennifer Konfrst March 25, 2023 All session long, we’ve been working on priorities that a majority of Iowans support and turning those into legislation that will impact the lives of Iowans. We know folks are tired of politics and division. They just want lawmakers to work together to make their lives a bit better. One…
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