In Greene County district court Billie Jo Hovick, 50, of Jefferson was sentenced Jan. 9 to two years in prison after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of fraudulent practice- first degree. The prison term was suspended and she was placed on probation to Boone/Greene County Probation for one year. She was fined $855 with a $128.25…
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Greene County magistrate court, week ending Jan. 10
In Greene County magistrate court Michael Allen Olson of Jefferson was sentenced Jan. 10 to 60 days in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to two counts of harassment- third degree (30 days on each count). The jail terms were suspended and he was placed on probation to Boone/Greene County Probation for one year. He was fined $105…
Read MoreLasagna planned for Webb House fundraiser
Lasagna will be the headliner at a fundraising dinner Sunday, Jan. 19, at First United Methodist Church in Jefferson. Salad, bread and a dessert will round out the menu. Serving will be from 11 am to 12:30 pm. Carry-outs will be available. Free will donations will be accepted, with all proceeds going to support the Webb House.
Read MoreHardaway recognized with Extension’s Excellence in Partnership to Iowans award
Samantha Hardaway, Greene County youth coordinator, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County, has received the Excellence in Partnership to Iowans award for the Southwest Area. The award was announced as part of the Southwest area County Services awards program Dec. 19. The Excellence in Partnership to Iowans award recognizes county Extension staff who work with different public…
Read MoreAnnual chili cook-off to benefit Rippey library summer reading program
The Rippey public library’s annual chili cook-off will be held Saturday, Jan. 25, from 11 am to 1 pm. Those who want to enter their “prize winning” chili are asked to contact the library at 515-436-7714 or any Rippey library trustee. The menu will include chili, cinnamon rolls, and beverages. Those who attend can vote for their favorite chili. Free…
Read MoreCommunity Players holding auditions for spring comedy
The Community Players of Greene County are holding open auditions for a spring production of “Sylvia” Sunday, Jan. 19, and Monday, Jan. 20, at 7 pm at the Greene County High School auditorium. Auditions will consist of readings from the script. Director Josh Tuel is looking for four to six actors who are age 18 or older. “Silvia”, by A.R.…
Read MoreSheriff thinking ahead to summer, asks for public nudity ordinance
The temperature was well below freezing when the county supervisors met Jan. 13, but sheriff Jack Williams is looking ahead toward summer. He asked the supervisors to consider enacting an ordinance dealing with public nudity. Williams said several people have approached him about preventing a problem that occurs in the southeast corner of the county “where public nudity goes on…
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~a column by Colleen O’Brien Since the recent presidential election, I’ve been weighing the efficacy of writing this mostly political column of mine. I have no exact idea who or how many read my column, but the issue lies purely with me. The issue is what’s good for my mental state and what’s good for the newspaper that publishes me.…
Read MoreIowa farmers produce near record corn and soybean crop
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the 2024 Iowa Crop Production Annual Summary released by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The national summary and state summaries are released in January each year. “Iowa’s resilient farmers battled another year of rollercoaster weather conditions. The spring started with the lingering historic drought and…
Read MoreView from my window – AI
A-1 Steak Sauce AI Artificial Insemination AI Artificial Intelligence Today the focus is on the third AI, Artificial Intelligence. We have a vehicle that applies the brakes if we get too close to another vehicle. It resists going out of the current driving lane to pass. My phone does spell prophesying and frequently provides a word that is not wanted…
Read MoreReynolds calls for focus on health care, childcare, disaster recovery in 2025
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital DispatchJanuary 14, 2025 Gov. Kim Reynolds, delivering her Condition of the State message Tuesday, said the state needs to take action on disaster recovery in the wake of 2024 floods and tornadoes, in addition to laying out policies she said can help address Iowa’s workforce shortages in child care and health care. It’s Reynolds’ eighth…
Read MoreGov Reynolds delivers 2025 Condition of the State address
January 14, 2025 Following is Gov Kim Reynolds’ 2025 Condition of the State address as prepared for delivery: Madam President, Mr. Speaker, Lt. Governor, First Gentleman, legislative leaders and members, justices and judges, my fellow Iowans: It’s my honor and privilege to once again report on the condition of our great state from this chamber in our beautiful State Capitol.…
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