The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for more than half of Iowa Sunday through Tuesday this week. Heat index values are expected to top at hotter than 100 degrees Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and hit 98 degrees Thursday. The coolest heat index during that period is 70 degrees. Iowans are warned that heat illness…
Read MoreDay: June 27, 2026
Supervisors discuss repowering wind turbines
The Greene County supervisors had the first of what is likely to be many discussions on repowering wind turbines. Repowering is generally done every 8-10 years for safety purposes. Repowering involves an overhaul and updating, while maintenance would more likely be replacing failed or worn parts. County planning/zoning officer Chuck Wenthold provided the supervisors with a copy of O’Brien County’s…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending June 26
In Greene County district court Dawn Kay Maiers, 44, of Ames was sentenced June 22 to 25 years in prison after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of ongoing criminal conduct. Ther prison term was suspended and she was placed on probation to the 2nd Judicial District Department of Correctional Services for three years. She must pay…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending June 26
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered against Jodi Ann Watkins on a charge of assault. She was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. She must also pay $197.10 restitution for her court appointed attorney’s fees and $245.50 court costs. A pair of cases were initiated during the week ending June 26. Brandon Earl Remaly of Jefferson is…
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