Cases were initiated in magistrate court during the week ending March 21 as follows: Liberty Ann Norgart of Grand Junction, harassment- third degree; Jason William Sheldahl of Boone, possession of drug paraphernalia; Travis Michael Heinz of Jefferson, violation of protective order and harassment- third degree, and in a separate case, domestic abuse assault, disorderly conduct- loud, raucous noise, interference with…
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DuWayne Kinne, 1943 – 2025
DuWayne A. Kinne, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2025, in Jefferson, at the age of 81. Born on June 8, 1943, in Fort Dodge, the son of Clarence and Margaret (Christopher) Kinne, DuWayne’s life was marked by his kindness, dedication, and hard work ethic, which guided him in all his…
Read MoreMark Taylor, 1963- 2025
Mark David Taylor passed away March 21, 2025, at St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll from complications after surgery. Born January 8, 1963, his radiant spirit and fun-loving nature left a lasting impression on all who met him. Mark was the son of Wayne and Jean Taylor. He attended school in Jefferson and graduated with the class of 1981. During high…
Read MoreTasler attends 4-H IGNITE in Washington, D.C.
Greene County 4-H member Ella Tasler of Paton was one of six 4-H members from southwest Iowa who recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to attend IGNITE by 4-H, a four-day interactive summit designed to help teens discover their spark, explore career pathways, and build skills that will prepare them for the future. The summit featured inspiring speakers, including Emily Calandrelli from Emily’s…
Read MoreCommunity Players to present comedy “Sylvia” April 4 – 6
Following successful stage productions by Greene County High School and Greene County Middle School students, the Community Players of Greene County is next in line with the comedy “Sylvia” by A.R. Gurney. Described as “a smart, silly, sophisticated and occasionally salty comedy,” empty-nester Greg finds a dog, Sylvia, in the park and brings her home. His wife Kate is not…
Read MoreIA House minority leader Konfrst to hold public forum in Jefferson March 30
Iowa House minority leader Jennifer Konfrst will hold a public forum Sunday, March 30, from 6 to 7 pm at the Welcome Center at Thomas Jefferson Gardens in Jefferson. Konfrst will make opening remarks and then answer questions from those in attendance. Discussion will begin at 5:30, prior to Konfrst’s arrival, providing an opportunity for a “gathering of minds, with…
Read MoreSupervisors hire veterans affairs administrator, promote clerk to deputy recorder
Billie Johnson-Daves will be the Greene Country veterans affairs administrator and general assistance manager, filling the position vacated when Mike Bierl retired in January. She will begin work March. 31. Johnson-Daves will work part-time for a wage of $22.50 per hour until she completes federal training and a background check. Her wage will increase to $25 at that time. The…
Read MoreSummit pipeline-impacted landowners meet with Iowa congressional leaders in DC
During the week of March 10-15, 10 Iowans joined more than 50 landowners and advocates from 8 states who traveled to Washington, DC to urge their members of Congress to cut the wasteful 45Q U.S. federal tax credit program that underpins the Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) industry, and associated CO2 pipeline projects. Iowans met in-person with Senators Chuck Grassley,…
Read MoreArea students complete at individual state speech contest
Students from both Greene County high schools attended the Iowa High School Speech Association’s state individual contest March 15. A trio of GrCoHS students earned Division I ratings from all three judges in the room — Randa Lindberg in Prose, Kamden Kinne in Expository Address, and Maggie Mikkelsen in Reviewing. Mikkelsen earned a mixed I rating in Literary Program and…
Read MoreSoup, bingo & dodgeball in Scranton March 29
Fundraiser for Scranton Community Center The public is invited to a fundraiser at the Scranton Community Building on Saturday, March 29 from 5 to 8 pm. Soup will be served from 5 to 7 pm. with a free will offering. After enjoying your food, stay and play bingo or dodgeball from 6 to 8 pm; $1 per bingo card, or…
Read MoreScranton all-school reunion slated for June 20-21
The Scranton All School Reunion is quickly approaching and the Alumni Association is working towards a mailing to get important information to all Scranton School Alumni, as well as current or former Scranton residents. The reunion is set for June 20 and 21, with a banquet set for Saturday, June 21. Anyone who would like to be invited to the…
Read MoreP-C’s Keely breaks school record, qualifies for Drake Relays at opening meet of season
~by Dustin Teays for the Scranton Journal The start of the spring sports season is underway, which means track and field events, and for one Paton-Churdan Rocket, their season has started with a bang. Paton-Churdan traveled to the IATC Indoor Championship track meet March 10 at the University of Northern Iowa and had participants in a few events. Sophomore Trevon…
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