Greene County was well represented at the 2025 Iowa Watershed Awards, where several residents were recognized for their contributions to conservation and water quality. Iowa Cover Crop, a farmer-owned specialty seed and application business based in Jefferson, received the Team Impact Award for its work helping farmers and landowners across the Midwest adopt cover crops and regenerative practices. Founded in 2014…
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Attn: Fifi and Bowser – don’t do your ‘business’ on the courthouse grounds
The Greene County supervisors at their Sept. 29 meeting put canines who visit the courthouse grounds, as well as their owners, on notice that if doggie doodoo continues being left on the courthouse grounds, doggies won’t be allowed there. An increase in the number of doggie piles being left on the lawn prompted the supervisors to review county policy. First,…
Read MorePaint the Town Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This October, Greene County Medical Center is asking area businesses to Paint the Town Pink to educate and support during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year’s campaign invites local businesses to deck out their storefronts in pink, post photos on social media and tag Greene County Medical Center to show their support. Participants will not only shine a spotlight on…
Read MoreSierra hosts open house to showcase interior renovations
The Sierra Community Theatre held an open house on Saturday, Sept. 27, to celebrate its reopening after several weeks of interior renovations. Guests toured the updated lobby and auditorium, where they saw the new carpet, tile, and lighting. But the real stars of the show were the faux-leather rocker chairs that replaced the auditorium’s decades-old seating. The event drew an…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Sept. 26
In Greene County district court persons pleaded not guilty to charges as follows: Jay Dolliver Orsack, 58, of Churdan, ongoing criminal conduct- influence enterprise (two counts), pimping/pandering for prostitution; and Stephanie Denise Perry, 68 of Jefferson, gambling- false statement on application. A trial date was set for Oct. 27 for Orsack and for Nov. 19 for Perry. Cases were initiated…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Sept. 26
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered against Brandy Michelle Burrow of Jefferson on a charge of theft- fifth degree. She must pay a $105 fine with a $15.75 surcharge and $105 restitution to Hy-Vee on a charge of theft- fifth degree. Court costs were $60. Cases were initiated in magistrate court as follows: Tanner Dean Bush of…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – September 2025
Following are excerpts of daily activities reported by the Greene County sheriff: Tuesday, Sept. 30: At 9:08 am a deputy investigated an attempted burglary in the 900 block of Cedar St in Scranton. At 7:25 pm Kegan Claiser, 26, of Jefferson was booked into the jail on charge of driving while license barred and operation without a interlock device*. Monday,…
Read MoreJeff council OKs purchase of Jet Vac truck for water/sewer crew
The city of Jefferson sewer and water crews will have a “new” tool to clean sewers, lift stations, manholes, catch basins and drains. The Jefferson city council at its Oct. 28 meeting approved the purchase of a 2016 Freightliner Jet Vac truck at a cost of $275,000. With the purchase, the city will no longer contract for sewer cleaning at…
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