Levy rates are decreasing slightly The Jefferson city council at its April 28 meeting held a public hearing on the 2026-27 city budget and, after hearing no public comment, approved the budget. City finance officer Henry Pohlmeyer presented the budget, his first presentation since assuming the role of finance officer in October. He has been assistant park & recreation director…
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“Here Comes the Sun”
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Here Comes the Sun is long-time environmentalist Bill McKibben’s latest book on what’s happening to our planet weatherwise. This man is up to date with global warming and the folks who don’t believe it and those who do; the idea that we can save the world from frying is what this book is about. It is…
Read MorePlanting progresses, but still behind last year
There were 4.2 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending May 3, 2026, which is 1.0 day more than last year. Corn planting in Iowa reached 42 percent complete, which is 5 percent behind last year when 47 percent of the crop had been planted. Soybean planting reached 27 percent, which is 9 percent behind 2025 when 36 percent…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending May 1
In Greene County district court Jeffery Larry Anderson, 61, of Panora was sentenced to 30 days in jail with credit for time served after he pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while license barred. The jail sentence is concurrent to a sentence in an Audubon County case. Anderson was fined $1,000 with a $150 surcharge. The court found him…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending May 1
In Greene County magistrate court judgments were entered against Brittiany Ashby of Grand Junction on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and disorderly conduct. She was fined $250 with a $37.50 surcharge of each count. Court costs were $60. A judgment was entered against Rebecca Lynn Chumbley of Grand Junction on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. She was…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – April 2026
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office Thursday, April 30: At 7:16 am a deputy investigated a complaint of animal neglect in Scranton. At 8:09 am the sheriff, deputies, Greene County Ambulance, and Grand Junction Fire responded to a two-vehicle accident in the 1100 block of U Ave north of Grand Junction. Curtis Weston of…
Read MoreCandidate Trone Garriott in Jefferson Tuesday
State senator Sarah Trone Garriott, candidate for Congress from Iowa’s Third Congressional District, will speak in Jefferson Tuesday, May 5, as part of her 21-day, 21-county “Faith in Iowa” tour. Throughout the tour, Trone Garriott is hosting town halls with residents across the district, listening to their concerns and sharing her vision for lowering costs, improving healthcare, and restoring trust…
Read MoreJefferson Matters honors Daubendiek for many years of service
Jefferson Matters is recognizing and celebrating the service of longtime leader Jamie Daubendiek as he concludes his term as past president in April 2026. Daubendiek served as president of Jefferson Matters from 2013 to 2023, followed by three years as past president from 2023 to 2026. During that time, he played a key role in guiding the organization through years…
Read MoreCounty attorney Laehn explains extradition policy, plans for staff transition in his office
County attorney Thomas Laehn wants the public to know there are no “get out of jail free” cards for crimes committed in Greene County. He talked with the county supervisors at their April 27 meeting, hoping for press coverage on that topic. Laehn said he had received phone calls from members of the public about his extradition policy. In recent…
Read MoreDoes to host Mother’s Day brunch
The Jefferson Does in partnership with the Jefferson Elks will host a “Sage and Roses” Mother’s Day brunch Sunday, May 10, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Elks lodge, 103 W. Harrison St, Jefferson. Tickets are $18 for adults, $10 for ages 5-8, and children 4 and younger will eat at no charge. All are welcome.
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