Janelle Lynn Wilson, a beacon of laughter and courage, passed away March 16, 2025, after a valiant battle with breast cancer. Born on October 3, 1955, in Hampton, Janelle’s vibrant spirit and loving nature left an indelible mark on the hearts of those she encountered throughout her 69 years of life. She departed from this world in Des Moines, surrounded…
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Greene County district court, week ending March 14
In Greene County district court Danyell Marie Freeman, 48, of Fort Dodge was sentenced March 11 to two years in prison after changing her plea to guilty to a charge of driving while license barred. The prison term was suspended and she was placed on probation to the Iowa Department of Corrections for two years. She was fined $855 with…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending March 14
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered March 12 against Melissa Sue Dopheide of Breda after she pleaded guilty to a charge of theft- fifth degree. She was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $110.90. A judgment for a $105 fine with a $15.75 surcharge was entered against Debra Ann Coughlon of Gowrie on a…
Read MoreHarrie Buswell, 1938 – 2026
Harrie Ray Buswell, 86, of Owensboro, KY, formerly of Churdan, passed away peacefully in his home on March 5, 2025. Harrie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to all who met him. He never met a stranger. He loved music, often playing the autoharp while singing. He made a ministry of going to nursing homes and playing…
Read MoreMarch Madness and online sports wagering
March Madness is here, along with property taxes! What does one have to do with the other? Well, if you have been following, Wild Rose Casino felt like they were paying too much in property taxes – At a valuation of $20.7 million in FY 2023, rising to $23.4 million in FY 2024, who could blame them? So, our Greene…
Read MoreWadsworth to compete FBLA state conference
Greene County senior Payton Wadsworth completed objective tests for the FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) club in December. She was awarded a first in Spreadsheet Applications, first in Entrepreneurship, and a third in Personal Finance. She will compete in Accounting I at the State Leadership Conference held March 30-April 1 in Cedar Rapids. She is pictured here with her…
Read MoreHospice of the Midwest receives Quality Award
Hospice of the Midwest is proud to announce that its Guthrie Center location has been awarded the 2025 Quality Award for Small Branches. This recognition highlights the company’s continued commitment to providing exceptional, personalized end of life care to Iowa families. Guthrie Center Hospice of the Midwest serves Adair, Guthrie, Greene, Cass, Audubon, Carroll, and Dallas counties. “We are extremely proud…
Read MoreJeff council going forward with airport project despite uncertainty of federal funds
The Jefferson city council at its March 11 meeting approved the plans and specifications for an airport “fuel farm” to provide both aviation gas and jet fuel at the Jefferson municipal airport. Estimated cost of the project is $916,650. The total includes three alternate bids: a remote fuel recover system for jet fuel at $10,000; as remote fuel recovery system…
Read MoreView from my window: Gene generated vaccines
There is such a barrage of unrealistic legislative changes coming from the national Trump/Musk administration, followed by out of bounds state legislative bills, it creates numbness. Perhaps that is the whole intent of these current Republican politicians. To retain focus, I have decided to spend my time only on health care issues and women’s rights. I remain hopeful other responsible…
Read MoreSupervisors set hearing on funding for HVAC, hear good news on bridge project, CO2 pipeline
The Greene County board of supervisors set a public hearing for April 7 to provide information about using general obligation general fund loan notes for the HVAC project at the courthouse. The loan notes would be repaid by transferring Local Option Sales & Service Tax (LOSST) funds to the general fund. Voters in the unincorporated areas of the county twice…
Read MoreWe’re being taught to refuse truth
“You’re a historian; you must tell the whole truth as best you can piece it together. Acknowledging past wrongdoing is the first step toward making things right.” from the novel The Museum of Lost Quilts by Jennifer Chiaverini (2024) ~a column by Colleen O’Brien A while ago – 2020s – the far Right was suddenly aghast and against CRT, which…
Read MoreMan charged with attempted murder, arson after stabbing in Paton
A Paton man is in custody after stabbing another male and setting his Paton home on fire. According to a press release from Greene County sheriff Jack Williams, Greene County dispatch received a call March 11 at 2:09 pm from a male who said he had been stabbed in the 300 block of State St in Paton. The male advised…
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