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…
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Ribbon 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.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending May 2
In Greene County district court Anthony Vernell Crawford, 60, of Churdan pleaded not guilty April 28 to a charge of driving while license barred. A trial date was set for June 17. Cases were initiated during the week ending May 2 as follows: Kole Alexander Higgins, 30, of Grand Junction, driving while license barred; Mihles J. Exline, 33, of Jefferson,…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending May 2
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment for a $105 fine with a $15.75 surcharge was entered against Mikkel Morris Demello of Jefferson on a charge of theft- fifth degree. Court costs were $60. Cases were initiated in magistrate court during the week ending May 2 as follows: April Kniffin of Jefferson, compulsory education violation; Jason Wayne Morris of Rippey,…
Read MoreUse of eminent domain for pipelines to be decided by Iowa Senate Friday
The Iowa Senate will take up a bill Friday that would eliminate the use of eminent domain for the construction of hazardous liquid pipelines. Those who attended a meeting Thursday, May 8, in Jefferson in opposition to the carbon dioxide pipeline proposed by Summit Carbon Solutions learned the Iowa Senate will debate and vote on Friday on a pair of…
Read MoreMarch Across the Overpass Saturday
All are invited to join Greene County Democrats Saturday, May 10, in a peaceful demonstration march across the Veterans Memorial Overpass on N. Elm St in Jefferson. The themes for the day are the Power of Hope and the Power of the People. Participants are welcome to make signs to carry during the march. However, please focus on current issues…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending April 25
In Greene County district cases were initiated against James Edward Poole II, 45, of Coon Rapids, charged with fraudulent practice- second degree and gambling- avoid set-off; and against Zachary Alan Armstrong, 39, of Jefferson, charged with assault while display dangerous weapon (two counts) and harassment- first degree (four counts).
Read MoreSupes approve first reading of ordinance against sex acts in public
The Greene County supervisors at their May 5 meeting approved the first reading of an ordinance prohibiting sex acts in the unincorporated parts of the county. The ordinance is similar to what the supervisors discussed the prior week. The ordinance prohibits sex acts in or within the view of a public place, including a road. All definitions come from the…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending April 25
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment for a $105 fine with a $15.75 surcharge was entered April 23 against Zachary Allen Smith of Jefferson after he pleaded guilty to a charge of public intoxication. He also pleaded guilty to a charge of domestic abuse assault and was granted a deferred judgment on the charge. He was placed on probation…
Read MoreGreene County Fine Arts Hall of Fame ceremony is May 10
The 2025 Greene County Fine Arts Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be Saturday, May 10, with a reception starting at 6 pm in the high school commons in Jefferson, followed by the induction ceremony beginning at 6:30. This event is open to the public. This year’s inductees include Dick Oatts, Katy (Von Ahsen) Gordon, Carl Rowles, David Ayala, and…
Read MoreFarmers Market Nutrition Program training May 28 in Jefferson
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Greene County announces a partnership with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) to host an Iowa Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) vendor training Wednesday, May 28, from 9 to 10 am. This training is for fruit and vegetable growers, as well as honey producers, who sell their products at farmers…
Read MoreFFA plant sale May 7, 8 & 9
The Greene County FFA will hold its annual plant sale Wednesday and Thursday, May 7-8, from 2:30 to 6 pm, and Friday, May 9, from 7 to 8:30 am and 2:30 to 6 pm at the Greene County High School greenhouse immediately west of the career center. The sale will include a colorful variety of petunias, verbenas, geraniums, spikes, begonias,…
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