Re: Library expansion project Hello. My name is Wendy Taylor. I am the vice president of the Friends of the Jefferson Iowa Public Library (FoL) and liaison to the library staff. At our board meeting last night, I realized we FoL board members are hearing some confusion, disappointment, and even some frustration from community members about the proposed library expansion…
Read MoreDay: July 28, 2025
Greene County district court, week ending July 25
In Greene County district court Tre A. Wilson, 28, of Aurora, NE, was fined $430 with a $64.50 surcharge after he pleaded guilty to a charge of criminal mischief- fourth degree, amended from criminal mischief- second degree. He must pay victim restitution to be determined. He was fined $430 with a $64.50 surcharge. Court costs were $100. (Sentencing: Honorable Joseph…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending July 25
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered July 21 against Dale Lee Spaulding of Glidden on a charge of domestic abuse assault with intent to cause pain/injury. He was fined $105 with a $14.75 surcharge. Court costs were $91.50. In another case against Spaulding initiated after the above case, he changed his plea to guilty to two charges…
Read MoreFirst concrete walls go up on new jail
Construction of the new Greene County jail is on schedule. Sheriff Jack Williams had told the county supervisors during the spring that precast concrete walls would arrive in July. They arrived Monday, July 28, with three days to spare, and were put up immediately. Ground was broken for the project March 17. The $10.9 million project is scheduled to be…
Read MoreJeff library trustees to hear architects’ proposals for library expansion
The Jefferson public library board of trustees will hear presentations from three architects on their proposals for the future expansion of the library at meetings Thursday, Aug. 7, in the council chambers on the second floor of the municipal building, 220 N. Chestnut. Each architect will have 45 minutes for their presentation. Presentations will be made at 4:30, 5:45, and…
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