In Greene County district court Robert Alan Fry, 62, of Jefferson was fined $250 with a $37.50 surcharge after he pleaded guilty to a charge of operating a motor vehicle without a valid license, amended from driving while license revoked. He must also pay $250 restitution for his court appointed attorney’s fees and $140 court costs. (Sentencing: Honorable Joseph B.…
Read MoreDay: December 8, 2025
Greene County magistrate court, week ending Dec. 5
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Dec. 3 against Tanner Dean Bush on a charge of disorderly conduct- fighting/violent behavior. Bush was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $60. Information is available since the return of an arrest warrant that David Don Janssen of Churdan is charged with animal neglect- no injury/serious injury or…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Reasons for no SNAP benefits
In November 2025, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brook Rollins claimed that about 186,000 deceased individuals and 500,000 people were double enrolled in the program. This raises claims about the integrity of the SNAP program. There are three types of fraud: recipient fraud, retailer fraud, and electronic theft. There are various reasons why some people don’t deserve Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…
Read MorePossible blizzard conditions Tuesday night into Wednesday
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for much of northwest and central Iowa. Strong winds with gusts of more than 50 mph are predicted to cause significant blowing and drifting of snow Tuesday night into Wednesday. Significant impacts to the Wednesday morning commute are likely. Near white-out and blizzard conditions may occur. Snow showers are also…
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