In Greene County district court Tanya Marie Helmrichs, 45, of Grand Junction was sentenced May 7 to five years in prison on a charge of possession of methamphetamine- third offense. She was found guilty of the charge at a trial March 6. The prison term was suspended and Helmrichs was placed on probation to the Iowa Department of Correctional Services…
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Greene County magistrate court, week ending May 9
In Greene County magistrate court Chad Christopher Louk of Jefferson was sentenced May 9 to seven days in jail on a charge of violation of a no contact order. The jail term is concurrent to a term in a case in which he was charged with assault with intent to cause injury. District court judge James B. McCarville entered the…
Read MoreBike to School 2025 rolls from downtown Jefferson to Greene County Elementary
Greene County Elementary students and teachers thank parents and community partners who made Bike to School 2025, held May 7, a fun success. “With perfect spring weather, the event became a true celebration of health, safety, and community connection,” principal Audrey Hinote said. The tradition began just a few years ago thanks to the vision of physical education teacher Sean…
Read MoreShirley Stapleton, 1949 – 2025
A memorial service for Shirley Stapleton, 76, of Jefferson will be held May 16, 2025, at First Presbyterian Church, Jefferson. Shirley Ann (Thoreson) Stapleton was born January 16,1949, to Beryle (Twedt) and Curtis Thoreson in Jewell. She transitioned from this life to the next on May 9, 2025. Growing up on the family farm north of Ellsworth, she developed a strong…
Read MoreRibbon cutting at pickleball courts slated for May 22
The pickleball courts at Russell Park are almost ready for play. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday, May 22, at 1:30 pm. The public is invited. Funding has come from Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation, the Radebaugh Trust, and many businesses and individuals.
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