Changed from original post to show correctly the county attorney’s salary request In the second year of serving as compensation board, the county supervisors heard requests Dec. 18 from their peers – other county elected officials – for salary increases for the fiscal year starting next July 1. County treasurer Katlynn Mechaelsen and sheriff Jack Williams both used the meeting…
Read MoreDay: December 26, 2025
Advanced calving clinic Jan. 7 in Jefferson
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Greene County along with the Iowa Beef Center is offering an advanced calving clinic to help Iowa cattlemen and women prepare for a successful calving season and subsequent breeding period. A clinic will be offered Wednesday, Jan. 7, from 9 am to 2 pm at Clover Hall at the Greene County Fairgrounds. Iowa State…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Dec. 19
In Greene County district court Robert John William Gilmore, 39, of Jefferson was sentenced Dec. 19 to two days in jail, with credit for time served, after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of possession of marijuana. He must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and follow any recommendations. A judgment was entered for a $430 fine with…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Dec. 19
Cases were initiated in Greene County magistrate court during the week ending Dec. 19 as follows: Robert William Hobbs of Churdan, assault with intent to cause pain/injury; Virginia Lois Henry of Saucier, MS, public intoxication, possession of drug paraphernalia, and disorderly conduct; Rebecca Lynn Chumbley of Grand Junction, possession of drug paraphernalia; Jaren Michael Bielenberg of Coon Rapids, possession of…
Read MoreScholarship applications open
High school seniors who reside in Greene County are invited and encouraged to apply for scholarships offered by the Greene County Soil & Water Conservation Club and Greene County Soil & Water Conservation District by Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. Two scholarships will be offered in the amounts of $1,000 and $500. Seniors planning to apply must be planning an agriculture,…
Read MoreServing up leadership with a smile
If you have enjoyed a great meal, a warm hello or a spotless space at Greene County Medical Center, chances are you have felt the impact of Molly Rowe (pictured), director of Nutritional Services and Environmental Services. Rowe was recently honored with the UnityPoint Health Outstanding Rural Leadership Award (Non-Nursing), but she didn’t even know it was happening. “I was literally behind…
Read MoreSupervisors adopt zoning ordinance amendment, get info on change in closed session process
Scranton Township resident Cheryl Robson spoke to the Greene County supervisors at their Dec. 22 meeting regarding the amount of water that would be used at a data mining center proposed by Simple Mining to be west of Scranton. Robson noted the proposed amendment to the county’s zoning ordinance states that if water usage is expected to be more than…
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