In Greene County district court Casey Roland Kennedy, 26, of Grand Junction was sentenced to five years in prison, with credit for time served, after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of threat of terrorism. The sentence was suspended, but he is to complete treatment at a VA mental health residential facility. He was fined $1,025 with…
Read MoreDay: November 16, 2025
Greene County magistrate court, week ending Nov. 14
Cases were initiated in Greene County magistrate court during the week ending Nov. 14 as follows: Rick Eugene Tuhn of Grand Junction, assault- general; Anthony Joseph Nunez of Jefferson, violation of no contact order; and Blaze Lavender Rodriguez of Los Angeles, CA, public intoxication, consumption of alcohol in public place.
Read MoreIt’s time to help Santa
The annual Toys for Greene County Kids drive has begun. Last year, through the generosity of donors, more than 305 Greene County children received toys as Christmas gifts. “Many of these kids will not receive toys at Christmas if they don’t get them from this type of project,” volunteer organizer Sherry Graven said. Toys are needed for ages newborn through…
Read MoreNew restauranteur at The Centennial
Bailey Porter of Boone will become the new restaurateur of “The Centennial”, located on the downtown square in Jefferson. Porter is a 2015 Ogden High School graduate who earned degrees in culinary arts, hospitality management, baking and business from Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge. Porter plans to open in early December; more details will be available soon. Porter…
Read MoreCollaboration enhances pediatric care at medical center
A collaborative effort between the Patient Family Advisory Council (PFAC) and the Kiwanis Club of Jefferson has resulted in heartwarming and impactful enhancements in the Greene County Medical Center emergency department. Abby Skoglund, director of nursing, explained that the idea for a more child-friendly space was born from the input of PFAC, which is a committee comprised of healthcare professionals,…
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