In Greene County district court Michael James Wagoner, 42, of Jefferson was sentenced Jan. 17 to one year in jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of domestic abuse assault- serious, amended from domestic abuse assault of pregnant person with intent to inflict serious injury. All but 90 days of the jail term was suspended. He was also sentenced…
Read MoreDay: January 27, 2025
Greene County magistrate court, week ending Jan. 24
Cases were initiated in Greene County magistrate court during the week ending Jan. 24 as follows: Ashley Marie Spaulding of Jefferson, possession of drug paraphernalia; Roger Keith Ketchum Jr of Jefferson, assault, and in a separate case, interference with official acts; and Morgan Brittany Gill of Fort Dodge, possession of drug paraphernalia.
Read MoreMeet Your Legislators returns first Saturday of the month
Thomas Jefferson Gardens of Greene County will again host Meet Your Legislators events during the 2025 legislative session. Meet Your Legislators will be held the first Saturday of the month – Feb. 1, March 1, and April 5 – at 10:30 am. Sen. Jesse Green and Rep. Carter Nordman will be present to answer any questions you may have. Moderator…
Read MoreSupervisors okay wage increases, continue to discuss courthouse HVAC project
The Greene County supervisors at their Jan 23 meeting approved raises of 3.75 percent for themselves, all other elected officials, and the deputy in each office, for Fiscal Year 2026 (begins July 1, 2025). The wage increase is close to what the other elected officials – treasurer, auditor, recorder and sheriff – requested. Auditor Billie Hoskins provided the supervisors with…
Read MoreJeff Telecom offers free class on streaming
Streaming services have rapidly become the go-to way for many households to enjoy their favorite shows, movies, and live events. As the popularity of streaming grows, Jefferson Telecom is stepping up to help community members understand the basics and make the most of this modern technology. The company is excited to announce two upcoming free classes, “Streaming 101,” designed to…
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