In Greene County district court Paul Ryan Purviance, 65, of Perry was sentenced Nov. 2 to two years in prison after he pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiracy to commit fraudulent practice- third degree, amended from gambling- avoid setoff. The prison term was suspended and he was placed in probation to the Greene County sheriff for one year. He…
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Greene County magistrate court, week ending Nov. 3
In Greene County magistrate court cases were initiated during the week ending Nov. 3 as follows: Rebecca Jo Schubert of Jefferson, possession of drug paraphernalia; Akecheta Undiea Mark Hudness of Boone, possession of drug paraphernalia; Christopher Herbert Lawrence of Ames, interference with official acts; and Joshua James Parrish of Jefferson, disorderly conduct- fighting/violent behavior, and in a separate case, interference…
Read MoreDan Lynch, 1944 – 2023
Daniel Leo Lynch, 79, died at his home in Citrus Springs, FL, on October 5, 2023. A Memorial Mass will be held Nov. 13 at St. Brigid Catholic Church in Grand Junction with Fr. Bill Schreiber officiating. Burial with military honors will take place at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Grand Junction. Dan was born on September 5, 1944, in Boone, to…
Read MoreSen Tim Scott plans Meet & Greet in Jefferson
Sen Tim Scott of South Carolina, a candidate for the Republican nomination for President, will make a campaign stop in Jefferson Friday, Nov. 10, at 2 pm at Bett & Bev’s BBQ at 808 N. Vine St in Jefferson. A free ticket is needed to attend. Tickets are available at Eventbrite.com
Read MoreEsther Kirby, 1929 – 2023
Long time Jefferson resident Esther Kirby passed away in her home November 4, 2023. She was 94. Born in Douglas County, MN, in October 1929, Esther was the third of four children born to Walter and Martha Genrich. She grew up in Minnesota and later Swea City. During high school, Esther attended the first Iowa Girls State Leadership Conference. After…
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