November 6, 2024 I usually share something political with you in “VIEW,” but not today. I will share, ‘I voted,” and I hope that you did also. Voting is not a passive act. Many have sacrificed and some given their lives to maintain our Democracy. While we may not know the election outcome for several days, let us begin to…
Read MoreMonth: November 2024
Garden Club tells 2024 Tour of Homes sites
The Jefferson Garden Club will again host its popular holiday tour of homes event Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, from noon to 4 pm. Four homes decorated to showcase this year’s theme “Winter Wonderland” will be featured. Tickets may be purchased from Garden Club members and at the Printer’s Box, Heartland Bank, Home State Bank and People’s Bank, all in Jefferson.…
Read MoreGreene County remains solidly Republican in voting
Public measure IM fails – no rural LOSST revenue for courthouse HVAC system Greene County stayed solidly red, with Republicans carrying every partisan race in the 2024 general election. Republican John Muir, having served 18 years on the board of supervisors, was returned to the board for another term, outpacing challenger Democrat Victoria Riley in District 4. Muir received 3,231…
Read MoreSupervisors urged to improve safety at intersection of E-53, P-14
Also discuss drainage issues at jail site, county fairgrounds Safety concerns about the intersection of County Road E-53 (240th St, “old 30”) and County Road P-14 (J Ave) were discussed during the open forum of the Greene County supervisors Nov. 4 meeting. Mike Holden, who lives near the intersection of E-53 and Hwy 25 just south of Scranton, has mentioned…
Read MoreHarvest nearing completion
Much needed rain across the state meant Iowa farmers had just 4.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Nov. 3, 2024, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included harvesting corn and soybeans, completing fall tillage, and applying fall fertilizer and manure. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 21 percent very short, 38 percent short,…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Nov. 1
In Greene County district court Truemon Glenn Phillips, 54, of Albia was sentenced Oct. 29 to 180 days in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated. All but two days of the jail time was suspended and he was placed on probation to Boone/Greene County Probation for one year. in lieu of…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Nov. 1
In Greene County magistrate court Travis Austin Smith of Churdan was sentenced Oct. 30 to 10 days in jail on a charge of interference with official acts. The jail term was suspended and he was placed on probation to the Greene County sheriff for one year. He must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any recommended treatment at his…
Read MoreErnst slates traveling office hour in Greene County
U. S. Sen Joni Ernst will host traveling office hours across all Iowa counties in November and December. November office hours in Greene County will be Thursday, Nov. 21, from 3 to 4 pm at the board room at the courthouse in Jefferson. Ernst will not be at the traveling office hours. Representatives from her office will be available to…
Read MoreNotice re: letters to the editor
Because of limited time to respond to or refute any claims made, no further letters to the editor or commentary regarding candidates or issues related to the Nov. 5 general election will be posted on GreeneCountyNewsOnline. Readers are encouraged to let their ballots speak for them. Early voting continues in the east lobby of the courthouse Monday from 8 am…
Read MoreWilliams responds to Hoskins’ letter
To the editor Today I read a letter to the editor from Dean Hoskins. The letter fails to mention that this action was done by court order. Dean and/or his brother had fought the court order through the appeals process, and the judge still ordered that the property be abated. I am sure that you can ask any citizen in…
Read MoreGreene County sheriff’s report – October 2024
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Thursday, Oct. 31: At 7:31 am a deputy investigated a report of a tree on the roadway in the 1400 block of I Ave in Jackson Township. At 1:31 pm a deputy investigated a theft in the 1600 block of Newberry Ave south of Jefferson. At 5:18 pm…
Read MoreCharles W. Thompson, 1950-2024
Funeral services for Pastor Charles W. Thompson, long-time resident of Jefferson, will be held November 11 at First United Methodist Church in Jefferson. The Rev. Heather Dorr of First United Methodist Church will officiate. Interment with military rites will be in the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery. Charles W. Thompson, known affectionately as Charlie to his friends and family, passed away peacefully…
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