Funeral services will be held March 30 at Salem United Methodist Church in Paton for Scott Havens, 62, of Jefferson. Interment will be at the Paton Township Cemetery south of Paton. Scott was born to John and Delores Havens on June 22, 1960, in Winterset, and passed away on March 26, 2023. Scott grew up on his parents’ farm outside…
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Greene County district court, week ending March 24
In Greene County district court Edwin Molina Ochoa, 31, of Perry was sentenced March 23 to five years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of criminal mischief- second degree. The prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation to the Iowa Department of Corrections for three years. Should the sentence be imposed,…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending March 24
In Greene County magistrate court during the week ending March 24 cases were initiated against Shelly Jo Brundage of Lehigh on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia; and against Katelin Rae Lowmiller of Jefferson on a charge of theft- fifth degree.
Read MoreSheriff’s report – March 2023
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Friday, March 31: At 9:57 am the sheriff’s office and an Iowa State Trooper conducted a search warrant at 601 S. 13th St in Grand Junction. Suspected controlled substances and drug paraphernalia were seized. Charges are pending lab results. Thursday, March 30: At 4:12 pm a deputy investigated…
Read MorePolice blotter – March 2023
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Friday, March 31: At 7:53 am an officer was advised of damage accidently caused to a vehicle that had occurred the day before. The officer is attempting to locate the responsible party. At 5:30 pm an officer was called to the 100 block of Ram Drive in regard to…
Read MoreGreene County Community Foundation awards grants
The Greene County Community Foundation awarded $214,903 in grants at the 2023 grant awards reception held March 26 at the First Presbyterian Church fellowship hall in Jefferson. Community Foundation board president Karen Shannon served as emcee. She noted that in 2005, the foundation’s first grant cycle, grants totaled $37,000. The funds available for grantmaking increased significantly when Wild Rose Casino…
Read MoreInside the Iowa House: Protecting reproductive freedom
~by Iowa House Democratic leader Jennifer Konfrst March 25, 2023 All session long, we’ve been working on priorities that a majority of Iowans support and turning those into legislation that will impact the lives of Iowans. We know folks are tired of politics and division. They just want lawmakers to work together to make their lives a bit better. One…
Read MoreKiwanis provides bike helmets to fourth graders
Greene County fourth graders all received new bike helmets last week courtesy of the Jefferson Kiwanis Club. Bicycle safety is part of phys. ed teacher Sean Thompsons curriculum, with bicycles available for riding during recess. Every May the school holds a Bike to School Day, as well. The Kiwanis Club in cooperation with Des Moines Unity Point/Blank Children’s Hospital’s bike…
Read MoreThe Capitol Roundup
~by Sen Jesse Green March 24, 2023 The past couple weeks have been the busiest of the year so far at the Capitol. The second deadline is approaching, so lawmakers are frantic trying to get their priority bills out of their respective chamber and advocating for them in the other chamber. If a bill does not pass out of the…
Read MoreMedical Center honors outstanding employees
The annual recognition awards ceremony at Greene County Medical Center was held March 22. Radiology technician Heather Booth was presented with the 2022 Van Zelderen Excellence Award. The celebration also honored the 10 employees nominated for the award as well as 14 employees who marked milestone anniversaries. The Van Zelderen Excellence Award is a peer award. Fellow employees make nominations…
Read MoreMedical center Auxiliary to hold $5 jewelry fundraiser
The Greene County Medical Center Auxiliary will host a Masquerade $5 jewelry and accessories sale Monday, April 3, from 11 am to 4 pm in the main lobby at Greene County Medical Center. Each year, the Auxiliary hosts fundraisers such as this for the benefit of medical center patients, their families and friends and team members at Greene County Medical…
Read MoreCounty attorney Laehn speaks his mind on state reorganization, loss of autonomy for counties
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline “There has been a massive reallocation of power from the Iowa Legislature to the Governor,” Greene County attorney Thomas Laehn told the board of supervisors at the regular meeting on March 20. “My office is no longer accountable to the people of Greene County. I’m accountable to the attorney general of Iowa.” Iowa governor Kim…
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