With April Fools’ Day around the corner, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today warned Iowans to look out for the Top 10 reported complaints and scams to protect themselves and avoid getting fooled by fraudsters. Last year, the Iowa Attorney General’s office’s Consumer Protection Division received over 3,900 complaints, which addressed more than 30 different industries and scam categories. Noticeable trends…
Read MoreDay: March 31, 2025
Funeral notices
Juanita Martin, 91, of Jefferson. Graveside committal services Thursday, April 3, at 11 am at St Jospeh Catholic Cemetery, Jefferson. Pastor Tom Hinote will officiate. Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home, Jefferson, 515-386-2171. Rodney Freeman, 61, of Jefferson. Celebration of Life at a later date. Survivors: wife Becky Scott-Freeman; children Brittany Halstead, Matt Halstead, Megan (Michael) Smith, Brandon (Samantha) Schmidt and Colton Schmidt;…
Read MoreSherie Harding, 1941 – 2025
A memorial service for Sherie Harding will be held at 11 am Monday, April 14, 2025, at the First United Methodist Church in Jefferson with visitation with the family beginning at 10 am. Following the service, everyone is invited to a luncheon to be held in the Fellowship Hall where everyone can share stories and memories with each other and…
Read MoreGreene County CSD teachers, board approve new contract with $2K-plus raises for all teachers
Greene County Community Schools teachers will all receive a salary increase of at least $2,000 for the 2025-26 school year. The Greene County Schools board ratified a negotiated agreement with the Greene County Education Association at a special meeting March 26. The salary increases for 33 of the district’s teachers are required by state law. Teachers who are currently at…
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