Cases were initiated in Greene County magistrate court during the week ending July 21 against James Pena of Denison, charged with domestic abuse assault; and Lorraine Logan of Grand Junction, charged with assault.
Read MoreMonth: July 2023
“Iowa, Freedom to Flourish” – J. Brunow
To the editor, The recently announced Iowa slogan is a BAD joke following the 2023 legislative session. In 2023 the Republican legislature and Republican governor took away Iowans’ freedoms. Here are three examples: Womens’ ability to be free to make their own health decisions. HF 732 Parents’ ability to choose how to help their children manage health decisions. SF 482 Victims’ ability to…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – July 2023
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Monday, July 31: At 7 am a deputy assisted with cattle out on 305th St and P Ave in Franklin Township. At 11:22 am a deputy investigated a complaint of illegal dumping in the 3400 block of 337th St in Washington Township. At 1:51 am a deputy investigated…
Read MorePolice blotter – July 2023
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Monday, July 31: At 10:19 am a complainant reported a possible scam on Facebook Marketplace. A subject had arrived at the complainant’s home to purchase a golf cart that was listed on Facebook Marketplace. The complainant did not have a listing. The officer reported the event to Facebook Marketplace.…
Read MoreGrCo students to Business Horizons conference
Greene County High School business students Karma Butts and Makayla Byerly attended the Business Horizons conference July 16-20 at Drake University in Des Moines. Business Horizons is a five-day innovation simulation bringing students in grades 9-12 of all experience levels from across the state together to gain a better sense of how their skills connect to the business world and…
Read MoreDNR says ‘Catch a summer of family fun’
A summer of family fun is just a short drive and a fishing pole away. Plan a day trip or bring along fishing gear on your next weekend or camping trip. The best fishing is early in the morning or later in the evening and after dark. Avoid the brightest, hottest part of the day. Like anglers, fish adjust to…
Read MoreGrCo school board prepares for new school year
The underwhelming restrooms at Linduska Field, home of Ram football, soccer and track, will be replaced by the end of the coming school year as the uncertain housing market continues to impact the school’s construction trades classes. The school has a long history of students building entire houses over the course of a school year, but the increased cost of…
Read MoreRam activity admission, season passes now online
The Greene County Schools and the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference will use Bound exclusively for activity communication, ticketing and activity registration, starting Aug. 1. Activities director David Wright has provided detailed instructions for accessing Bound’s scheduling and ticketing components. The directions also include links for purchasing activity passes. Click HERE for the information. Fans who don’t pre-purchase tickets on…
Read MoreAmerican Legion meets membership goal
American Legion Post 11 commander Kenneth Arbuckle received a certificate of appreciation from American Legion national commander Paul E. Dillard for meeting 100 percent of the post’s membership goal for 2023. The certificate was presented to Arbuckle at the post’s regular meeting July 10. At the same meeting, Arbuckle passed the command onto incoming commander Fred Long. Post 11 meets…
Read MoreViolet McClary, 1931 – 2023
Services will be held July 29 at First United Methodist Church in Jefferson for Violent McClary, 92, of Jefferson. Interment will be at Wright Cemetery in Greene County. Violet Evelyn (Baker) McClary was born April 24, 1931, in Sioux City, IA, the only child of Milo E. Baker and Frances L. (Martindale) Baker. She died July 19, 2023, in Jefferson, at…
Read MoreSaydel advances to state softball tourney with win over Rams
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County softball team saw their season come to an end July 11 in Saydel, falling 12-2 in the regional championship game. The action started with the Eagles scoring a run in the first inning, with three in the second and five in the third. The Rams remained scoreless until the fourth…
Read MoreJamaica library Coffee Chat’ features county veterans affairs officer
Jamaica public library will host the second in a series of Saturday morning “Coffee Chats” Saturday, July 29, at 10:30 am with Beth Watson, service administrator, Guthrie County veterans affairs. Watson will outline the services available through the Guthrie County veterans affairs office at the courthouse in Guthrie Center. She will also open the conversation to questions that impact veterans…
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