The Nov. 7 bond referendum for a new county jail is the topic of the Community Conversation Thursday, Oct. 7, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson. Speakers will be Greene County sheriff Jack Williams, Jefferson police chief Mark Clouse, and county attorney Thomas Laehn. They will discuss the need for a new jail. Voters are being asked to approve a…
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Greene County district court, week ending Sept. 29
In Greene County district court Alicia Marie Hawkins, 33, of Jefferson was sentenced to seven days in jail after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of possession of marijuana- second offense. The jail term was suspended and she was placed on probation to Boone/Greene County Probation for one year. She must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Sept. 29
In Greene County magistrate court Justin Joe Downs of Churdan was sentenced to 30 days in jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of theft- fifth degree/ knowingly possessing stolen property. The jail term was suspended and he was placed on informal probation to the Greene County sheriff for one year. He was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge.…
Read MoreGreenbrier 4-H Club notes National 4-H Week
During National 4-H week we celebrate contributions the 4-H youth organization has provided our community. During the week of Oct. 1-7, we reflect on the important impact the program has made on our youth. Having been a leader for more than 30 years, I see more each year the value of the life skills gained by the hands-on learning 4-H…
Read MoreNunn statement on passing legislation to avert government shutdown
U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed legislation to avert a government shutdown: “The status quo in D.C. is critically broken. I’m fighting daily to bring Iowa commonsense to our nation’s capital and end the rigged system that has led to nearly-limitless spending and sky-high inflation. My first bill was a Balanced…
Read MoreApplications open for 2024 Grow Greene County grants
Grow Greene County announced the 2023-24 competitive grant application is available Oct. 1, 2023 and due by Feb. 15, 2024. These grants are open to nonprofit, governmental and charitable organizations from Greene County. Funds will be awarded in early April. Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation is the local nonprofit corporation that holds the state gaming license for Wild Rose Entertainment,…
Read MoreJeff council hears from the public about camper parking and city funds for Kading housing project
Jefferson residents had all the time they wanted to talk about issues with the city council at the regular meeting Sept. 26. Residents were there in force to talk about a pair of agenda items – proposed zoning ordinances pertaining to camper/RV/boat/trailer parking; and the proposed Kading housing project. The new ordinance would prohibit parking campers, RVs, boats, trailers or…
Read MoreR-S spikes Rams in v’ball
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County volleyball team played one match last week, traveling to Roland-Story High School on Thursday, falling 3-0, putting their season record at 10-7 overall and 2-2 in the Heart of Iowa Conference. Though the Rams were able to keep it close in the second game, it wasn’t enough to take the…
Read MoreJerry Erickson, 1944 – 2023
Graveside memorial services for Jerry Erickson, age 79, of Paton, will be held Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, at Paton Township Cemetery, Paton, with Pastor Jim Barnett officiating. Honorary bearers are Sarah Erickson, Jacob Kruse, Levi Kruse, Nick Erickson, Scott Erickson, John Erickson, Kristine Menz, and Tom Erickson. A luncheon and time of visitation, hosted by the family, will follow at the…
Read MoreBlood drive in Jefferson Oct. 10
LiveServe Blood Center will visit Greene County Tuesday, Oct 10, fromn 12:30 to 5:30 pm at Greene County Medical Center. Appointments are being scheduled. Persons can schedule a blood donation appointment online at life servebloodcenter.org or call 800.287.4903.
Read MoreAerial applicator CIC now available
The Aerial Applicator Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators is now available. The program is provided by the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP). The course will fulfill 2023 continuing instruction requirements for commercial pesticide applicators certified in category 11. Some of the topics covered will include information personal protective equipment and safe…
Read MoreLily is gone; so is public trust
~by Victoria Riley, GreeneCountyNewsOnline publisher What doesn’t city of Jefferson officials want us to know about the investigation, trial, and sentencing of Lily? Lily, a brindled dog who lived at the corner of S. Vine and W. Madison Sts, was accused of biting a child in Russell Park last month. Within a few hours, Lily was impounded on a mandatory…
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