The Greene County supervisors at their Oct. 14 heard a pair of options for renewal of the health benefits provided to employees. Ryan Berven of Gallagher, the county’s insurance and risk management consultant, provided year-to-date claim figures for 2026 and two scenarios for the 2027 renewal. The first scenario keeps the county’s stop loss coverage at $90,000, resulting in…
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Funeral notices
Ricky M. Roeder, 72, of Jefferson. Private family service at later date. Interment: Jefferson Municipal Cemetery. Survivors: former wife Marcia Roeder of Jefferson; brother Jeff (Kim) Roeder of Jefferson; sister Jane (Tim) Lawsono of Adel; other relatives; and friends. Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home and Cremation Care, Jefferson, 515-386=2171. Wendell E “PeeWee” Emery, 83, of Jefferson, formerly of Coon Rapids. Graveside memorial…
Read MoreHarold A. Parker, 1931 – 2026
Harold A. Parker, 94, of Manly, passed away Oct. 11, 2026, at Deery Suites at Western Home Communities in Cedar Falls. Funeral services will be Saturday, Oct. 17, at Bethel United Methodist Church in Manly, with Rev. Cory Allard officiating. Burial will be at Highland Township Cemetery in Churdan. Harold was born Dec. 27, 1931, the son of Lloyd and…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court
In Greene County magistrate court a case against James William North of Jefferson was dismissed Oct. 12. Greene County assistant county attorney Laura Snider filed a motion to dismiss after a pretrial conference held Oct. 7. North was charged with assault with intent to cause pain/injury after an alleged incident at the Webb House May 15. Although the charge was…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Oct. 9
In Greene County district court Justin Allen Williams, 47, of Adel was sentenced Oct. 7 to 10 days in jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while license barred. He was fined $855 with a $12825 surcharge; both were suspended. He must pay restitution for his court appointed attorney’s fees not to exceed $200. Court costs were…
Read MoreGrow Greene County elects new officers
Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation held its annual meeting in September, electing a new president for the first time since the organization began in 2014. Norm Fandel, the long serving president, stepped down after completing his term. He along with Bob Allen, long serving treasurer, and Kate Neese were the last of the original board members to complete their terms…
Read More2026 Athletic Hall of Fame induction this weekend
The Greene County Schools activities department will host a Hall of Fame induction ceremony Saturday, Oct. 17, at Greene County High School. The celebration will begin at 5 pm with a meet-and-greet in the high school commons. The induction ceremony will be held at 5:30 in the auditorium. The group will also be recognized Friday evening during halftime of the…
Read MoreThe last straw
~by Colleen O’Brien President Trump has accomplished many dastardly actions in his 10-year takeover of the American media, its listeners and the country we live in that is a work in process of humans living together equably. Even during the four years Joe Biden was president, Trump was a daily pain in the heart, soul and brain of thinking Americans.He…
Read MoreConservation activist Neil Hamilton to speak in Jefferson Oct. 25
Neil Hamilton, a leading voice in conservation, agricultural policy and land stewardship, will speak Sunday, Oct. 25, at 2 pm at the Greene County Historical Museum, 219 E. Lincoln Way in Jefferson. Hamilton’s talk, “Through Nature’s Lens: Where Are We with our Efforts to Protect Iowa’s Water, Land and Wildlife?” draws lessons from his three books — The Land Remains…
Read MoreFinally, it’s harvest time
Harvest is in full swing across Iowa, but behind a normal year due to the recent wet conditions. Crop report – There were 5.5 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Oct. 11, 2026. Topsoil moisture condition rated 5 percent short, 72 percent adequate, and 23 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture condition rated 6 percent short, 72 percent adequate, and…
Read MoreIowa history program, trivia challenge part of Iowa author’s Oct. 22 visit
Are you familiar with the Cedar Rapids sisters who gained national fame by allowing audiences to throw food at them during their performances? How well do you know Iowa history? An Iowa history trivia challenge will be part of a program titled “Iowa’s Rogues & Heroes” on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 5:30 pm at the Milwaukee Depot located next to…
Read MoreAmerican Legion oratorical contest can net college scholarships
Greene County High School students along with homeschooled students in grades 9-12 are invited to compete in the annual American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program. Your local American Legion Post #11 will conduct the High School Oratorical Scholarship Program – “A Constitutional Speech Contest” – before Dec. 7.The deadline to apply is Nov. 1. In addition to the awards…
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