Jefferson police chief Mark Clouse issued the following press release: On Monday, June 19, 2023, at approximately 5:16 am, the Greene County Communications Center received a report of a deceased male in the 800 block of E Adams St in Jefferson. Upon arrival, members of the Jefferson police department and Greene County sheriff’s office located Holden VerSchuure, age 22, of…
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Greene County district court, week ending June 16
In Greene County district court Benjamin James Ellingson, 38, of Jefferson was sentenced June 16 to a total of 55 years in prison after he changed his pleas to guilty of charges sex abuse and distributing marijuana involving underage females. Ellingson was sentenced to 25 years in prison on a charge of distributing marijuana to a person younger than age…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending June 16
In Greene County magistrate court Christopher James Lehrkamp of Scranton was sentenced June 7 to three days in jail, with credit for time served, on a charge of public intoxication. He was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. No judgment was entered for court costs. Also, a charge against him in district court of animal abuse, a serious misdemeanor, was…
Read MoreDCI, ISP in Jefferson for death investigation
Updated ~ The Iowa Department of Criminal Investigation and the Iowa State Patrol are assisting the Jefferson police department and the Greene County sheriff’s office in an investigation of a death early Monday morning in the 800 block of E. Adams St in Jefferson. The deceased has been identified at Holden VerSchuure, 22, of Jefferson. The police does not suspect…
Read MoreGrCo FFA chapter officers attend training conference
Each year southwest district and Iowa FFA officers plan and facilitate Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) conferences for FFA members in the district. Atlantic High School welcomed FFA chapters from all over the southwest district on June 5. Greene County FFA sent chapter president Elise Badger, vice president Trey Schilling, historian Kayla Frederick, and sentinel Shai Woodley to the conference.…
Read MoreRecord turnout for medical center foundation golf tournament
It was a beautiful day for golf as 23 teams and 88 players gathered at the Jefferson Community Golf Course Friday, June 9, for the annual Greene County Medical Center Foundation Golf Tournament. For the second consecutive year, the 9 am shotgun-start tournament took place during the popular Bell Tower Festival. “We are grateful to all who sponsored, played in…
Read MoreLinda Pardun, 1943 – 2023
Linda Pardun, 79, of Jamaica, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at her home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 20, at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church in Perry. Burial will be in the Violet Hill Cemetery in Perry. Memorials will be given to Mount Olivet Lutheran Church and may be left at the Carris Family Funeral Home &…
Read MoreNola J. Wilson, 1930 – 2023
Services will be held June 16 at First United Methodist Church in Jefferson for Nola J. Wilson, 93, of Boone, formerly of Paton. Glenn Rohden will offer words of comfort. Gary Haupert will be soloist, accompanied by Sheryl Sloan. Nola’s granddaughter Cori Smee will provide a special reading. Interment will be at the Dawson Township Cemetery west of Paton. Nola…
Read MoreChild and Adolescent Brain and Mental Health Awareness Month
Governor Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation declaring May 2023 (and all year) Child and Adolescent Brain and Mental Health Awareness Month. Dr Mary Richards was present as Reynolds signed the proclamation and presented her with artwork by Four Oaks youngsters. Richards, of rural Cooper, specializes in child law. She emphasized funding for future therapists and the thoughts of professionals about…
Read MoreJeff council accepts FAA funding for airport hangar
The Jefferson city council at its June 13 regular meeting accepted more than $900,000 in FAA for a 100 X 100-ft hangar at the Jefferson municipal airport. The funds come as two grants. The larger grant, $597,270, represents the city’s accrued FAA entitlement funds through the Airport Improvement Program. The smaller grant, $304,000, is from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law approved…
Read MoreRam softball team wins two, including upset of Saydel
Seniors Hoyle, Shannon, Stream leading HOIAC ~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County softball team picked up two wins last week, improving their season record to 8-4 overall. A share of the Rams success can be credited to senior pitcher Emma Hoyle. Hoyle is leading the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference and is in the top 10…
Read MoreRam baseball team goes 0-4 for the week
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County Rams baseball team played three games last week, falling each time. The team has a 1-10 record, 0-4 in the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference. On Monday, June 5, the Rams hosted Nevada, falling 15-5. There were three Greene County hits, singles from Dakota Mobley and Isaac Carman and a…
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