Iowa Central Community College has announced the 2026 Triton Hall of Fame class, which includes Doug McDermott of Jefferson, longtime Iowa Central board member. The 2026 Triton Hall of Fame banquet will be held Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Triton Café on the Iowa Central campus. The annual event recognizes distinguished alumni, distinguished faculty and staff, Triton humanitarians, Triton athletes…
Read MoreDay: September 15, 2026
Nunn votes to end open-ended combat operations against Iran
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.Con.Res. 93, which directs the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran absent a congressional authorization for the use of military force, while preserving the President’s authority to defend the United States and its allies from imminent attack. “Iran must be held…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Sept. 11
In Greene County magistrate court, Brandon Earl Remaly of Jefferson was sentenced to five days in jail with credit for time served after he pleaded guilty to a charge of assault, amended from domestic abuse assault. The jail time was suspended and he was placed on informal probation to the county sheriff for one year. He was fined $105 with…
Read MoreNick Blackburn, 1949 – 2026
Nick Blackburn was a fun loving, onery man. He loved teasing people and that’s what they warned people in the hospital when they had shift change, that he was onery. He suffered his first heart attack when he was 43 and did well until a few months ago when the heart just didn’t want to pump everything he needed it…
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