Greene County district court, week ending May 19

In Greene County district court Bruce William King, 61, of Dayton was sentenced May 16 to two days in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of possession of methamphetamine. He must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any recommended treatment at his own expense. King was fined $430 with a $64.50 surcharge. Court costs…

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Greene County magistrate court, week ending May 19

In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered May 17 against Joseph J. Ratliff of Jefferson on a charge of disorderly conduct, fighting/violent behavior. Ratliff was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $60. Kale Tate Petersen of Rockwell City was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge on a charge of possession of alcohol on school property…

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Click It or Ticket, May 22 – June 4

The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau is urging Iowans to buckle up during the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement effort. The national seat belt campaign, which coincides with the Memorial Day holiday, is May 22-June 4, 2023. In 2022, 55 percent of traffic fatalities in Iowa were unbelted or unknown. So far, in 2023…

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