In Greene County district court persons pleaded not guilty at arraignment as follows: Samantha Nicole Randall, 38, of Des Moines, unlawful possession of prescription drug (two counts) and possession of methamphetamine- third or subsequent offense; and Kenney Allen Cathers, 61, of Jefferson, operating while intoxicated- second offense. Trial dates were set for Jan. 28 in both cases. Cases were initiated…
Read MoreDay: December 2, 2024
Greene County magistrate court, week ending Nov. 29
In Greene County magistrate court Bobby Lee Hunt of Churdan was sentenced Nov. 26 to 10 days in jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of disorderly conduct- fighting/violent behavior. The jail term was suspended and he was placed on unsupervised probation to the Greene County sheriff for one year. He must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and comply…
Read MoreFreddie German, 1946 – 2024
Funeral services will be held Friday, Dec. 6, at First United Methodist Church in Jefferson for Freddie Howard German, 78, of Jefferson. Interment will be at Paton Township Cemetery, Paton. Freddie German passed away peacefully Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. Freddie was born May 11, 1946 in Houston, TX, to Lawrence and Veta German.…
Read MoreWinter Festival Friday and Saturday at Clover Hall
The annual Winter Festival in Jefferson will be in a larger location this year – Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds. The two-day event, Friday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 7, offers seasonal fun for all ages. The larger space will provide room for more decorated trees and for a new activity, sock skating. Everyone is invited to put…
Read MoreTown & Country Band performs this Saturday, Sunday
The Town and Country Band will present Music of the Season Saturday, Dec. 7, at 7 pm at the Paton-Churdan school auditorium in Churdan, and again Sunday, Dec. 8, at 3:30 pm at Central Christian Church in Jefferson. The Sunday concert will conclude the Church Christmas Tour, slated to begin at 2 pm. First Baptist, First Presbyterian, First United Methodist,…
Read MoreHonor, remember a deceased loved with with ornament on Tree of Life
Tree of Life ceremony is Dec. 12 Those we love are even closer to our hearts and more often in our thoughts during the holiday season. This can create a flood of emotions, particularly for those who have lost someone dear to them. “We carry memories of our loved ones with us throughout the year, but during the holidays, it…
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