A 7-year-old Jefferson boy is safe and in the care of the Department of Human Services after being the subject of an Amber Alert Tuesday afternoon. The Jefferson police department requested assistance from the DCI Tuesday afternoon after Brandon Duong, 34, took his biological son Bryson from Greene County Elementary School at about 12:40. A court order restricting the father…
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Greene County district court, week ending Jan. 26
In Greene County district court Dakota Andrew Amos, 27, of Des Moines was sentenced Jan. 24 to five years in prison after he pleaded guilty to a charge of child endangerment, amended from child endangerment- registered sex offense. The prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation for three years to the Iowa Department of Corrections. He was…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Jan. 26
In Greene County magistrate court Austin Ray Higgins Owens of Jefferson paid a $105 fine with a $15.75 surcharge on a charge of providing false identification information. Court costs were $60. Cases were initiated in magistrate court during the week ending Jan. 26 as follows: David Allan Holley of Scranton, possession of drug paraphernalia; Jared Dean Dennhardt of Jefferson, harassment-…
Read MorePolice blotter – January 2024
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Wednesday, Jan. 31: At 8:45 am an officer investigated an accident at N. Elm and W. Clark Sts. Jackson Turner of Jefferson was operating a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu owned by Tanya Turner. As he left the posted stop sign on Clark St to turn left onto Elm, he struck…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – January 2024
Following are excerpts of daily activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Wednesday, Jan. 31: At 10:37 am a deputy assisted Grand Junction fire with a pressure washer that caught fire after falling off a trailer on 170th St and X Ave east of Dana. At 12:50 pm a deputy was advised of stolen property scattered throughout the northwest…
Read MoreCapitol Roundup
Chaplains, vaccine exemptions, school properties ~by Sen Jesse Green R, 24th Senate District January 26, 2024 The past couple weeks have been filled with subcommittee action, which is the first step in the legislative process every bill must go through. I will highlight a few interesting ones that may have flown under the radar for this week’s newsletter. SSB 3092…
Read MoreIowans support reproductive freedom
~by Iowa House Democratic Leader Jennifer Konfrst January 26, 2024 As we wrapped up another week of the Iowa Legislature, Iowans have seen coverage of several new bills introduced related to reproductive freedom. While the Governor’s abortion ban is currently on hold as it is reviewed by the Iowa Supreme Court, some GOP lawmakers are still working on other bills…
Read MoreGrant funds for RRVT improvements possible
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors received good news at the meeting on Jan. 25 from conservation director Tanner Scheuermann and engineer Wade Weiss about federal grant money available to update the Raccoon River Valley Trail from Winkleman Switch south to the Greene-Guthrie County line and possibly beyond. Weiss said a collaboration with Guthrie County…
Read MoreElks grant funds school meals for needy students
The Jefferson Elks Lodge recently presented a check for $2,000 to the Green County Community Schools to pay for needy students’ meals for grades Pre- K thru 12. Pictured (from left) are Elks exalted ruler Bill Allen, middle school principal Cara Osborne, Elks grant writer Joyce Fister, Elks secretary Steve Smith, school nutritionist Heather Hadley, and Elks esquire Les Fister.…
Read MoreGrCo FFA members compete at sub-district level
Greene County FFA members were among those who competed in Leadership and Career Development Events (LDE, CDE) at a sub-district event at CAM High School in Anita Jan. 17. LDEs and CDEs help students develop the abilities to think critically, communicate clearly and perform effectively in a competitive job market, an FFA press release stated. Greene County FFA had competitors…
Read MoreChurdan resident killed in crash after evading law enforcement
A Churdan resident died Jan. 24 in a collision in Sioux City after being pursued by law enforcement. According to the Iowa State Patrol, a trooper was in pursuit of Melissa Thede, 40, of Churdan, as she entered the Sioux City city limits, driving a 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser. She continued to drive erratically and at high rates of speed.…
Read MoreWebb House fundraiser Sunday
Members of First United Methodist Church will host a fundraising luncheon Sunday, Jan. 28, from 11 am to 12:30 pm at the church. The menu features lasagna, bread, salad and dessert. Carryouts are available by calling the church at 515-386-4411. All proceeds will go to the Webb House.
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