Will consider the increase two more times before it’s finalized The Jefferson city council at its Sept. 10 meeting voted to increase water rates by 5 percent, but two more readings will be held of the needed amendment to city ordinance. City administrator Scott Peterson explained the rate increase is needed to keep up with expenses and to save for…
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Greene County district court, week ending Sept. 13
In Greene County district court Jesse James Sanders, 22, of Scranton was sentenced Sept. 12 to 28 days in jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of assault while display dangerous weapon. The jail term is consecutive to terms in two other Greene County cases. Sanders was fined $855 with a $128.25 surcharge. He must pay victim restitution to…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Sept. 13
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered against Joseph Dewitt Midkiff of Jefferson on a charge of operate vehicle without interlock device. He was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $60. Cases were initiated in magistrate court as follows: Carter Eugene Fetters of Jefferson, possession of drug paraphernalia; Michael Allen Olson of Jefferson, harassment- third…
Read MoreFuneral notices
Genevieve Haase, 97, of Dayton. Services: Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 10:30 am at St Brigid Catholic Church, Grand Junction. Interment: Mount Calvary Cemetery. Visitation: Tuesday from 5 to 7 pm at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home, Jefferson, 515-386-2171. Survivors: daughter Mary Kay Haase; son Steve (Diane Dubansky Haase0 Haase; grandchildren Cheyenne Gates and Jordan Gates; nieces and nephews; other relatives; and friends.…
Read MoreMary Genevieve Haase, 1927 – 2024
Mary Genevieve Haase (Gen), 97, died September 13, 2024, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home in Fort Dodge. Mass of the Resurrection, celebrated by Fr. Bill Schreiber, will be Sept. 18 at St. Brigid Catholic Church in Grand Junction. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Grand Junction. Gen, daughter of Thomas L and Laura Kersey Higgins, was…
Read MoreGreene County sheriff’s report
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Sunday, Sept. 15: At 1:18 pm a deputy assisted with animals on the roadway on Hwy 144 near 250th St south of Grand Junction. At 9:55 pm Audrie Lawrence, 24, of Jefferson was booked into the jail on a charge of probation violation*. Saturday, Sept. 14: At 1:02…
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