Shooting was legally justified In a report issued Aug. 31, the Iowa Attorney General’s office has concluded that the July 26, 2026, fatal shooting of Keegan Dean Kennedy by Jefferson police officer Shaydon Thurman was legally justified. The attorney general’s conclusion was based on a review and investigation by the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation. The investigation found that at approximately 1:25 am on…
Read MoreDay: August 31, 2026
Greene County district court, week ending Aug. 28
In Greene County district court Hannah Marie Ladehoff, 23, of Jamaica was sentenced Aug. 22 to two years in prison after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of theft- third degree. The prison term was suspended and she was placed on probation to the Iowa Department of Correctional Services for two years. She was fined $855 with…
Read MoreMedical Center Family Practice Clinic welcomes new physician
He grew up in Lagos (Nigeria’s largest city), studied medicine in the Caribbean, trained across several U.S. hospitals and completed his residency in Arkansas. Now, Dr. Columba Chukwuka (CHUCK-woo-kah) is ready to put down roots in Iowa and is looking forward to meeting the people who live here. Known to many as Dr. Chiby, Chukwuka has joined the medical staff…
Read MoreAG Bird reminds Iowans of school safety tips
As students head back to school, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird reminds Iowans about laws and tips to keep school kids safe. “Passing a stopped school bus is not only illegal, but also dangerous,” said Bird. “There’s lots of construction on our Iowa roads right now. It’s easy to get distracted, even near school bus stops and schools. Please, remember to stop for…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – August 2026
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Monday, Aug. 31: At 7:24 pm Jared Bielenberg, 36, of Coon Rapids was booked into the jail for a violation of probation*. At 8:55 pm a deputy investigated a complaint of animal neglect in Grand Junction. Sunday, Aug. 30: At 12:09 am a deputy investigated a report…
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