The cast has been named for the Greene County Community Players’ spring presentation of the comedy “Sylvia” by A.R. Gurney. Josh Tuel and Trisha Bauer will play the roles of Greg and Kate, a married couple who are adjusting to being empty nesters. Alyssa Sparks plays the role of Sylvia, a rambunctious Labradoodle who adopts Greg, and creates marital strife…
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Greene County sheriff’s report – January 2025
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Friday, Jan. 31: Routine activity reported. Jan. 30: At 1:23 pm a deputy investigated a theft in the 2400 block of 260th St in Junction Township. At 4:50 pm a deputy investigated a complaint of a dog running at large in the 500 block of Jay St in…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Jan. 24
In Greene County district court Michael James Wagoner, 42, of Jefferson was sentenced Jan. 17 to one year in jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of domestic abuse assault- serious, amended from domestic abuse assault of pregnant person with intent to inflict serious injury. All but 90 days of the jail term was suspended. He was also sentenced…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Jan. 24
Cases were initiated in Greene County magistrate court during the week ending Jan. 24 as follows: Ashley Marie Spaulding of Jefferson, possession of drug paraphernalia; Roger Keith Ketchum Jr of Jefferson, assault, and in a separate case, interference with official acts; and Morgan Brittany Gill of Fort Dodge, possession of drug paraphernalia.
Read MoreMeet Your Legislators returns first Saturday of the month
Thomas Jefferson Gardens of Greene County will again host Meet Your Legislators events during the 2025 legislative session. Meet Your Legislators will be held the first Saturday of the month – Feb. 1, March 1, and April 5 – at 10:30 am. Sen. Jesse Green and Rep. Carter Nordman will be present to answer any questions you may have. Moderator…
Read MoreSupervisors okay wage increases, continue to discuss courthouse HVAC project
The Greene County supervisors at their Jan 23 meeting approved raises of 3.75 percent for themselves, all other elected officials, and the deputy in each office, for Fiscal Year 2026 (begins July 1, 2025). The wage increase is close to what the other elected officials – treasurer, auditor, recorder and sheriff – requested. Auditor Billie Hoskins provided the supervisors with…
Read MoreJeff Telecom offers free class on streaming
Streaming services have rapidly become the go-to way for many households to enjoy their favorite shows, movies, and live events. As the popularity of streaming grows, Jefferson Telecom is stepping up to help community members understand the basics and make the most of this modern technology. The company is excited to announce two upcoming free classes, “Streaming 101,” designed to…
Read MoreGrCo HS names honor rolls
Greene County High School honor rolls have been released for the first semester of the 2024-25 school year. Students named to the high honor roll earned a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Students on the high honor roll are Breanna Ades, Paisley Allen, Becca Anderson, Daniel Arriaran, Elise Badger, Ashlynn Ball, Aden Bardole, Autumn Barrett, Raymond Bauer, Emmalee…
Read MoreSupervisors updated on CO2 pipeline, use of closed sessions, juvenile court increase
No comments were received when the Greene County board of supervisors held a public hearing during their Jan. 20 meeting to approve the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated total cost of the new jail. The plans and specs were provided by ISG, with an estimated cost of $9.6 million. The voters approved a bond of up to…
Read MoreDNR, Pheasants Forever: Partners for decades to expand wildlife habitat
The farm crisis of the 1980s fundamentally changed the Midwest in multiple ways, as did the large-scale loss of habitat on farm land leading up to it, which was the circumstance that ultimately created Pheasants Forever (PF) in St. Paul, Minn., in 1982. Iowa is proud to be home to the first chapter outside of Minnesota, the Iowa Pioneer Chapter,…
Read MoreRam wrestlers find success in busy week
~by Dustin Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County Rams wrestling team saw success in what was a busy week on the mats. The Rams opened up their week Jan. 16 at a triangular which featured host PCM and South Hamilton; the Rams were able to finish 1-1 in duals. The Rams lost a close one to PCM by…
Read MoreRam girls score most points of season in loss to Grand View Christian
~by Dustin Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County Rams girls’ basketball team had a busy week on the calendar this past week with four games on the schedule. The Rams girls opened up their week Jan. 13against the Manson-Northwest Webster Cougars, where they fell by a final score of 64-36. Makenna Ebersole had a team-high 17 points, along…
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