Our region faces a growing demand for skilled workers in health care, trades, and agriculture. Iowa Central Community College is stepping up to meet those needs, but it requires updated facilities and resources to continue leading in workforce training. The proposed bond renewal funds programs in welding, plumbing, HVAC, nursing, dental hygiene, and agriculture science. All these fields are critical…
Read MoreDay: October 23, 2025
Medical center foundation to benefit from Bomgaars Ladies’ Night
The Greene County Medical Center Foundation has again been selected to receive proceeds from the Jefferson Bomgaars annual Ladies’ Night. “We are grateful to Bomgaars and all of the Jefferson employees who work so hard to give back to others in the communities we serve,” said Foundation director Nancy Houska. “We are proud to partner with them and their patrons…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Oct. 17
In Greene County district court Devin Christopher Hackfort, 29, of Jefferson was sentenced Oct. 15 to 10 years in prison after he changes his plea to guilty to a charge of arson- second degree. He was sentenced to five years in prison on a charge of willful injury causing bodily injury, amended from attempted murder; to two years in prison…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Oct. 17
in Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Oct. 13 against Melissa Sue Dopheide of Breda on a charge of assault- simple, amended from assault- contact insulting or offensive. She was sentenced to 30 days jail with credit for time served. The sentenced is concurrent to a sentence in district court. A charge of abusive epithets/threatening gesture was dismissed.…
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