The Home State Bank Foundation recently committed $30,000 over the next three years to the Greene County Medical Center Foundation, reinforcing its longstanding commitment to strengthening healthcare in Greene County. As a community bank with deep roots in Greene County, Home State Bank believes investing in quality local healthcare is an investment in the entire community. This commitment reflects the…
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Annual school supply drive helps students start the school year ready to learn
Jefferson Telecom was happy to serve as a drop-off location for the annual school supply drive. Thanks to generous community donations, 150 local students will receive school supplies to help them start the school year off right. Pictured are Lindy Lehman of Jefferson Telecom (left) and Teresa Lansman of New Opportunities. “Thank you to everyone who donated and helped support…
Read MoreVery wet week in Iowa
There were 3.3 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Aug. 16, 2026. This is 1.8 days less than last year, when there were 5.1 days suitable for fieldwork. Topsoil moisture condition rated 4 percent very short, 15 percent short, 64 percent adequate, and 17 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture condition rated 5 percent very short, 21 percent short, 63…
Read MoreJames Copeland Jr, 1930 – 2026
James Henry Copeland, Jr. was born on December 4, 1930, the youngest and only son of five children born to James and Fay Copeland of Kansas City, MO. Most of his boyhood was spent in Davenport. He was always interested in sports and as a young man he wanted to be a sports caster. He attended Davenport High School and…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Aug. 14
Nolan Roger Wilson, 28, of Grand Junction was sentenced Aug. 11 to a term not to exceed 50 years in prison after he entered an Alford plea to a charge of child endangerment resulting in death, a Class B felony. He must serve at least 25 years of the sentence before becoming eligible for parole. He must pay $150,000 restitution…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Aug. 14
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment for a $105 fine with a $15.75 surcharge was entered against Eric Thomas Winger of Jefferson on a charge of harassment- third degree. Court costs were $60. A case was initiated Aug. 12 against Michelle A. Wenger of Bellevue on charges of interference with official acts and disorderly conduct/ loud raucous noise.
Read MoreLinduska Field press box vandalized, equipment stolen
Greene County Schools superintendent Brett Abbotts is asking the public for information regarding vandalism and theft that occurred at the Linduska Field press box earlier this summer. Abbotts provided information Monday afternoon that “significant damage” had been done to the press box during a theft July 29 at approximately 3:50 am. According to Abbotts’ information, a number of critical components…
Read MorePublic hearing set on Linduska Field restroom facility
The Greene County Community Schools board at its Aug. 12 meeting set the Sept. 9 regular meeting as the time for a public hearing on bids for the new restroom building at Linduska Field. Information is being sent to potential bidders on the project. After the public hearing, the board will approve bid specifications, form of contract, and the proposed…
Read MoreLocal submariners will tell about life under the sea
Four local veterans of the U.S. Naval Submarine Service will tell about their adventures under the sea at a Greene Conty Historical Society program Friday, Sept. 4, at St. Patrick Catholic Church west of Churdan. Randy Winkelman of Scranton, who served aboard the USS Jack from 1983 to 1989, will bring along three fellow submariners to talk about life beneath…
Read MoreDenison woman killed in two-car crash in western Greene County
A driver was killed in a two- car collision on Hwy 30 at 210th St diagonal near the Greene/Carroll County line Saturday. The accident occurred at 12:55 pm. According to information from the Iowa State Patrol, Marcia Lucile Bachmann, 75, of Denison was eastbound on Hwy 30 driving a 2018 Toyota Prius. Frizabel Anwiu Waki, 27, of Lincoln, NE, was…
Read MoreGJ solar project is back on track
Watch for open house a new jail Aug. 28-29 The new jail is nearing completion. Sheriff Jack Williams reported at the Aug. 17 board of supervisors meeting that the state inspection is slated for Aug. 24. A public open house will be held the weekend of Aug. 28-29, and inmates will be moved in Aug. 30. The supervisors also heard…
Read MoreJeff council sets public hearing on easements for solar panels, approves year-end transfers
The Jefferson city council at its Aug. 11 meeting set Aug. 25 as the date of a public hearing on granting a pair of easements to Red Lion Renewables for solar installations. One will be a canopy installation on the property just south of Jefferson Telecom that the city purchased recently from Alliant Energy. The other will be north of…
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