The month of Halloween is a time for storytelling. The Ink Society, a writing group sponsored by the Jefferson public library, is planning a special event Saturday, Oct. 18, at Pickaway Americana. The public is invited to listen to original stories written and read by Ink Society members. The event, called “Haunted Voices”, and will begin at 10am. Pickaway is located at…
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Greene County district court, week ending Oct. 10
In Greene County district court during the week ending Oct. 10 persons pleaded not guilty to charges as follows: Brittany Katy Smith, 38, of Jefferson, possession of marijuana- second offense and possession of methamphetamine- second offense; Kelly Lynn Greving, 47, of Jefferson, prostitution, and manufacture, deliver or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver not more than 5 gr of…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Oct. 10
Cases were initiated in Greene County magistrate court during the week ending Oct. 10 as follows: Laurie Jane Higgins, harassment- third degree; Eric Thomas Winger of Jefferson, harassment- third degree; and Michael James Wagoner of Jefferson, obstruction of emergency communication.
Read MoreView from my window: Signs of a cold winter
October 5, 2025 Today I am taking a break from discussing the political polarization that is occurring in our country, not that I have given up on learning what is in the Epstein files, but rather just so very tired of the political maneuvering being done by ICE and other atrocities coming from this administration. So, we are going to…
Read MoreSupervisors hear cost of health insurance renewal, hold long closed session on county IT
The Greene County board of supervisors on Oct. 6 held its longest meeting in several months, a marathon session of nearly three hours. That included an hour and 15 minutes in closed session (as permitted by Iowa Cose Sections 21.5(1)(k) and 22.7(50). to review an assessment of the county’s technology by a team from the Iowa State Association of Counties.…
Read MoreNo crop progress and condition report due to federal shutdown; Weather summary still available
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s weekly weather summary released Monday. Information from the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report, which is released weekly by the United States Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service from April through November, was not available due to the federal government shutdown. “Corn and…
Read MoreHistory of Spring Lake Park topic of free Historical Society program
Park is 100 years old by Denise O’Brien Van for the Greene County Historical Society Greene County’s Spring Lake Park is 100 years old this year. It’s evolved from a jazzy amusement park where 1930s and ‘40s Big Bands played to a peaceful outdoor recreation area. Grand Junction Library’s director Alan Robinson will trace the park’s history at a free…
Read MoreLaehn, Summit Carbon Solutions rep both speak at supervisors meeting
The carbon pipeline proposed by Summit Carbon Solutions was discussed at the Oct. 6 county board of supervisors meeting, as it has been at the majority of meeting in recent months. County attorney Thomas Laehn alerted the board during the “Reports” portion of the agenda that Summit on Sept. 15 filed a request to amend the permit for Phase 1…
Read MoreWait until after Oct 15 to prune oak trees
Recommendation of the Iowa DNR The best way to prevent the spread of oak wilt is to not prune any oak tree during the growing season. “It’s best to wait until after Oct. 15 to start pruning oak trees,” says Tivon Feeley, with the Iowa DNR’s forest health program. “You can prune your oaks all winter long with the goal…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Oct. 3
In Greene County district court James Edward Poole II, 45, of Coon Rapids was sentenced Sept. 30 to five years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of gambling- avoid set-off. The prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation for two years to the Iowa Department of Correctional Services. He must undergo…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Oct. 3
A judgment was entered in Greene County magistrate court Sept. 24 in a case in which Conner Laine Groves of Guthrie Center was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. She was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $60. An arrest warrant was against Neal W. Schoon of Bayard was returned Sept. 29. The warrant charges him with…
Read MoreRotary to host candidate forums
Candidates for the Jefferson city council and the Greene County Schools board of education have agreed to participate in candidate forums in Jefferson Oct. 13 and Oct. 21. City council candidates will be featured Monday, Oct. 13, at 7 pm at the Greene County elementary school cafeteria. All council candidates – Harry Ahrenholtz, Sue Bose, Eric Carlson, Paul “Skeeter” Hostetler,…
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