Supervisors agree not to take action to establish a compensation board The county supervisors will be solely responsible for any salary increases for themselves and other county elected officials in the next fiscal year. They will take over the role of compensation board, despite two elected officials – treasurer Katlynn Mechaelsen and recorder Deb McDonald – lobbying them at the…
Read MoreDay: December 9, 2024
Shop for Christmas at the library
The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library are sponsoring their annual holiday sale featuring used books and DVDs throughout December in both the adult and children’s departments. Items will be continually added throughout the month. Persons who have books or movies to donate to the sale can leave them in the donation bin in the library entryway. All proceeds directly…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Dec. 6
In Greene County district court William Joseph Weis, 51, of Council Bluffs was sentenced to 10 days in jail, with credit for time served, after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of driving while license barred. He was fined $855 with a $128.25 surcharge; the fine and surcharge were suspended. He must pay $400 restitution for his…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Dec. 6
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered against Kaylie Marie Wolfgram of Boone on a charge of public intoxication. Wolgram was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $60. Emily Mauricio of Coon Rapids was granted a deferred judgment after she pleaded guilty to a charge of simulated public intoxication. She must pay a $105 civil…
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