The Scranton Journal submitted a list of questions to the candidates for the contested races in Greene County. The Greene County board of supervisors’ answers were published last week. Here are answers to the sheriff candidates’ questionnaire. Answers were not received from candidate Shane Monthei prior to the deadline. Greene County sheriff Name, age, address: Jack J. Williams, 46, of…
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Extension offering food safety class
Registration due Nov. 11 Iowa State University Extension and Outreach- Greene County is offering a food safety training for food service managers on Monday, Dec. 2, from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm at ISU Extension- Greene County in Jefferson. “Certification in ServSafe® meets the Food Code requirements in Iowa to have a certified food protection manager in all establishments,” said…
Read MoreAdopt-a-Family distributes coats, seeks funds for holiday food boxes
AAF will provide holiday food boxes to Greene County families and individuals in need again this holiday season. Last year, 2023, was a record year, with 170 families receiving food boxes. AAF is preparing for another record year of families and individuals needing help. AAF remains committed to making sure the food needs of Greene County are being met.…
Read MoreNew snowmobile law streamlines permit requirements for residents
Iowa snowmobilers are no longer required to purchase and display an annual trail user permit, according to a new law that went into effect July 1, 2024. The law folded the trail user permit into the annual snowmobile registration fee, which will now be $30 plus administration fees. The previous price for each type was $15. Registration and permit fees…
Read MoreHarvest nearly complete
Row crop harvest was ahead of normal as Iowa’s farmers had 6.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Oct. 27, 2024, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included harvesting corn and soybeans, completing fall tillage, and applying fall fertilizer. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 43 percent very short, 42 percent short, and 15…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Darren Jackson
To the editor, This November 5, 2024…Please reflect on January 6, 2021. Darren Jackson, Jefferson
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Oct. 25
In Greene County district court Steven Bret Wetzel, 55, of Jefferson was granted a deferred judgment after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of fraudulent practice- third degree. He was placed on probation to Boone/Greene County Probation for one year. He must pay a civil penalty of $855 and restitution for his court appointed attorney not to…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Oct. 25
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Oct. 22 against Cynthia Rae Hatting of Carroll on a charge of disorderly conduct, amended from domestic abuse assault with intent to cause pain/injury. Hatting was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $60. A case was initiated against Francisco Jesus Ordaz of Marshalltown on a charge of possession…
Read MoreMark Smith, 1970 – 2024
Mark John Smith passed away peacefully October 24, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Born on April 26, 1970, in Jefferson, he was the beloved son of Ronald Smith Sr. and Patricia Smith. He will be remembered for his love of family, especially his daughters Brittney and Grace. Mark grew up in Jefferson and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1988.…
Read MoreTickets available now for annual Rotary dinner, auction
The 26th annual Jefferson Rotary Charity Dinner and Auction will offer an in-person evening of dinner, fun and a live auction Friday, Nov. 15, at the Greene Room of Wild Rose Casino- Jefferson, along with an online auction, all to raise funds for worthwhile projects. “Our blended format, with both a live, in-person auction and online auction, offers the best…
Read MoreSupes hear of road safety, an increase in HVAC cost, and a decrease in insurance premiums
~courtesy of GreeneCountyNewsOnline Greene County engineer Wade Weiss reported to the county supervisors Oct. 21 that the Safety Action Plan meeting the previous Friday didn’t draw many attendees, but that there was “a very nice conversation.” Weiss said he learned that morning the county is in “good shape” when it comes to engineering to improve safety. He said centerline rumble…
Read MoreWho would you channel from the place beyond?
What would two Republicans I’ve loved say about their party’s candidate? ~by Victoria Riley, GCNO publisher Halloween, a holiday on which people make light of death and what follows, is later this week. It became my least favorite holiday when my older sister died Oct. 30, 1973, my junior year in high school. At school the next day – yes,…
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