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…
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Greene 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 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 MoreLandus expands service offerings
Landus has announced the purchase of Wickman Chemical, an independent Iowa-based agricultural chemicals provider, to expand its chemical products and services offerings. Wickman Chemical has been a reliable and trusted supplier of chemicals for farmers in the southwest Iowa and Kansas regions for many years. Landus’ acquisition of this company represents its continued commitment to delivering innovation to the farm…
Read MoreGrCo school board okays pay increases for support personnel, reviews IASB priorities
All school support personnel at Greene County Schools will receive raises of approximately 30 cents an hour. The school board approved the raises at the Sept. 11 regular meeting, with the funds appropriated in House File 2612 during the 2024 legislative session. HF 2612 is the much-discussed bill that included changes to Area Education Agencies and setting minimum teacher salaries.…
Read MoreLetter to the editor: John Brunow, school safety
To the editor, Eighteen months ago I wrote a letter urging people to take action to protect our children from being murdered at school. I endorsed adding trained law enforcement officers with plans to provide greater safety. My suggestion was that the leaders in our county form a plan, budget the money, and reduce the opportunity for a local tragedy.…
Read MoreCarlson wins state fair awards, again
Marianne Carlson of Jefferson earned second place overall and the Sweepstakes Award in the Bob’s Red Mill Yeast breads competition judged Aug. 9 at the Iowa State Fair. Carlson placed first in caraway rye, dill batter, mixed grain, potato, raisin-cinnamon, and whole wheat and third in herb. She placed second in The Great Cinnamon Roll Contest of 2024, judged Aug.…
Read MoreGodfrey farm of Jamacia honored as Century Farm
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Iowa Farm Bureau Federation president Brent Johnson honored 439 Iowa farm families with Century or Heritage Farm designations at the 2024 Iowa State Fair. The program celebrates farms that have been owned by the same families for 100 and 150 years, respectively. This year, 277 Century Farms and 162 Heritage Farms were recognized during ceremonies…
Read MoreQ&A: Farm Safety Week
with U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley Q: What’s the history behind Farm Safety Week? A: Since World War II, National Farm Safety Week is observed in September to boost public awareness before the harvest season gets fully underway. It’s one of the most dangerous times of year in farming. President Franklin Roosevelt called America’s farmers and ranchers “the source from which the…
Read MoreRams host cross-country invitational in Jefferson
The Greene County Rams hosted a cross-country invitational meet Sept. 13 at the Jefferson Municipal Golf Course. The Rams finished third in the boys race, with senior Noah Hinote, sophomore Brady Carstensen and junior Carter Hinote placing in the top 20 to receive medals. “Noah Hinote has consistently medaled and he had another strong performance. At this meet our 2-5…
Read MoreNominations open for Greene County Athletic Hall of Fame
The Greene County Community Schools activities office is seeking nominations to the Greene County Athletic Hall of Fame. Nominations are due Oct. 31, 2024. To be considered for the Hall of Fame, nominees need to meet set criteria which include being at least five years out of high school and be a First Team All-State selection or a state champion…
Read MoreGreene County HS names homecoming court
Greene County seniors have selected the 2024 homecoming court. Upper classmen will vote next week, with the king and queen crowned Friday after noon, Sept. 20, at 3 pm on the courthouse plaza in Jefferson. See a previous post on GreeneCountyNewsOnline for other activities planned during Homecoming Week.
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