Greene County district court, week ending July 26

In Greene County district court a trial date of Aug. 27 was set for Karmen Andrea Carroll, 31, of Jefferson after she pleaded not guilty to a charge of interference with official acts- bodily injury. Cases were initiated in district court as follows: Brittney Mary Dawn Olson, 23, of Jefferson, operating while intoxicated and child endangerment; and Ethan Michael Struck,…

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Greene County magistrate court, week ending July 26

In Greene County magistrate court a judgment for a $105 fine with a $15.75 surcharge was entered against Andrew Kekoa Martin of Jefferson after he pleaded guilty to a charge of disorderly conduct- fighting/violent behavior. Court costs were $60. Angela Maureen Bailey of Perry was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge after pleaded guilty to a charge of assault- simple,…

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Garry Higgins, 1946 -2024

Garry Wayne Higgins was born to Guy Higgins and Florence (Orman) Higgins in Shenandoah on February 17, 1946.  He passed at his home in Rippey on July 18, 2024. Garry grew up in Shenandoah alongside his brothers and sisters. Garry, the fourth child of Guy and Florence, was the baby until they welcomed their fifth child, Carol Ann.  Garry attended Shenandoah…

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Joe Shelly candidate for Iowa House District 47 seat

Democratic delegates from Dallas, Greene and Guthrie counties convened July 19 at Sportsman Park in Dawson to nominate Joe Shelly of Perry as their candidate to represent Iowa House District 47. The district includes northwest Dallas and all of Greene and Guthrie Counties. Shelly is a semi-retired union pipefitter and currently serves on the Perry city council and Dallas County…

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