Clerk resigned after questioning by mayor ~special by The Scranton Journal For the second time in five years, the city of Yale, population 267, is the apparent victim of theft. A special audit by the Iowa State auditor released on Dec. 19 shows almost $20,000 in missing or misspent city funds. Auditor of State Rob Sand released a report on…
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Scranton council oks rezoning of former Landus office
The Scranton city council approved a change in the zoning of the former Landus office on Main St during their Dec. 12 meeting. With the second and third reading of the zoning agreement waived, the switch of the zoning from commercial to residential took effect immediately. Dawn Rudolph highlighted the many activities taking place in the Scranton Community Center. Pickleball…
Read MoreRichard ‘Dick’ Davis, 1936 – 2023
Richard (Dick) G Davis, 87, of Grimes, formerly of Jefferson, died December 21, 2023. Services will be held Dec. 27 at St Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson. Interment will be at St Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Jefferson, with military honors. A rosary service and Elks Rest Ceremony will be held Dec. 26 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home, Jefferson. Richard was the…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Dec. 22
In Greene County district court Nicholas John Parris, 40, of Jefferson was granted a deferred judgment after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated. A judgment was entered for a $1,250 civil penalty. He was placed on probation to Boone/Greene County Probation for two years. He must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Dec. 22
In Greene County magistrate court Lewis Delbert Randolph of Jefferson was sentenced to six days in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of interference with official acts. He was fined $250 with a $37.50 surcharge. Court costs were $60. In a related case, Randolph was sentenced to seven days in jail on a charge of…
Read MorePolice blotter – December 2023
Following are excerpts of daily activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Sunday, Dec. 31: Routine activity reported. Saturday, Dec. 30: At 9:10 pm a complainant reported someone was pounding on his door and running away from his residence in the 500 block of W. Mahlon St. The officer did not locate anyone in the area. Friday, Dec. 29: Routine…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – December 2023
Following are excerpts of daily activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Sunday, Dec. 31: At 9:31 am a deputy investigated a scam in the 600 block of Lincoln St in Scranton. At 8:55 pm a deputy investigated a complaint of fireworks in the 600 block of Main St in Scranton. At 11:01 pm a deputy investigated a report…
Read MoreKiwanis Club donates to Jeff library
The Jefferson Kiwanis Club recently completed a $1,000 donation to the children’s department of the Jefferson public library. The funds will go toward supporting the library’s collection of a curriculum that integrates disciplines like science, technology, engineering and math into a single lesson. Kiwanis strives to support the children of our community.
Read MoreCompensation board recommends 4 percent salary increase for county elected officials
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County compensation board met on Dec. 21 to discuss salary figures for elected officials in the county. The seven-member board then recommends figures to the board of supervisors who can adjust the recommended salaries as they put together a county budget for FY2025. Each member of the compensation board is appointed by an…
Read MoreDoes donate to congregate meals
The Jefferson BPO Does Drove #196 donated $500 to Greene County congregate meals to support senior citizens in getting a hot meal on site or delivered to their home. Pictured (from left) are Donna Wolterman, Shelly Berger, Tina McPherson, Tammy Smith, and accepting the check are Cindy Danielson and Kathy Walker.
Read MoreRam wrestlers close out 2023 action with success
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County Rams rounded out the 2023 portion of the wrestling season after a dual with Saydel at home on Thursday and a Saturday meet in Carroll. The Rams will return to the mat Jan. 2 at Nodaway Valley with a tournament on Jan. 6 at Atlantic High School. On Thursday, the…
Read MoreWins elusive for Ram basketball
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County basketball teams are still looking for their first win of the 2023/24 season. Both teams struggle to put points on the scoreboard, unable to keep up with their opponents. The teams fell to Nevada, West Marshall and Kuemper Catholic last week. Greene County was scheduled to play on Tuesday at…
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