The Head Opera House, located at 212 E. State St in Jefferson, opened Dec. 17, 1884, with a Christmas party. The Sierra Community Theatre board and staff are reimagining that evening with “Christmas Tales,: an evening of music, storytelling and historic guests, Tuesday, Dec. 17, at the theatre. Doors will open at 6:30 pm, with the event beginning at 7…
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Greene County district court, week ending Dec. 13
In Greene County district court Abby Nichole Farrell, 21, of Carroll was sentenced Dec. 9 to 180 days in jail after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated. All but two days of the jail time was suspended and she was placed on probation to Boone/Greene County Probation for one year. She may complete…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Dec. 13
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment for a $105 fine with a $15.75 surcharge was entered Dec. 4 against Gideon Norman Van Wyk of Coon Rapids on a charge of public intoxication. Court costs were $60. Cases were initiated in magistrate court as follows: Jill Catherine Gaines of Council Bluffs, theft- fifth degree; Camden Strennen of Jefferson, theft- fifth…
Read MoreFuneral notices
Tracy Hoodjer, 62, of Jefferson. Services: Friday, Dec. 20, at 11:30 am, at First Presbyterian Church, Jefferson. Burial: Saturday, Dec. 21, at 11:30 am at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Overland Park, KS. Visitation: Thursday from 4 to 7 pm at the church. Survivors: wife Teresa Green of Jefferson; three sons John (Amanda) Hoodjer of Omaha, NE, Beau (Jess) Hoodjer of…
Read MoreTracy Hoodjer, 1962 – 2024
Tracy Joel Hoodjer, a beloved family man, passionate sports enthusiast, and a well-respected figure in the sports community throughout the state of Iowa, passed away December 15, 2024, in Ames after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on Jan. 18, 1962, in Waterloo, Tracy’s infectious enthusiasm for life and unwavering spirit left an indelible mark on all who knew…
Read MoreGreene County sheriff’s report
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Monday, Dec. 16: At 10:24 am a deputy investigated a school bus passing violation in the 300 block of Main St in Rippey. At 5:23 pm a deputy investigated a car-deer accident on 237th St near Deer Run west of Jefferson. Lester Johns of Scranton struck a deer…
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