Historic Voices will present “The Founding Mothers” on Saturday, March 7 at 2 pm at the Grand Junction Community Center. This performance features a live portrayal of historical characters by Laura Keyes. Her illustrated lecture will focus on the remarkable women who had a first-hand view of the founding of our nation and whose brave stories need to be shared.…
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Greene County district court, week ending Feb. 20
In Greene County district court Brian R. Weltzin, 29, of Grand Junction was sentenced Feb. 19 to one year in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated. All but two days of the jail time was suspended; if he eventually serves the sentence it will be consecutive to sentenced in two other…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Ferb. 20
In Greene County magistrate court Robert William Hobbs of Churdan was sentenced Feb. 14 to seven days in jail on a charge of assault with intent to cause pain/injury. The jail term was suspended and he was placed on probation to Boone/Greene County Probation for one year. He was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $112.25. Damon…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – February 2026
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Saturday, Feb. 28: Routine activity reported. Friday, Feb. 27: At 9:10 am a deputy investigated a hit-and-run accident in the 900 block of Locust St in Scranton. Walker Lynch of Scranton was on State St in a 2020 Ford Fusion. James Stofer of Jefferson was in a 2000…
Read MoreDreyfus funding winding down for county
Supervisors approve agreements for recycling in Scranton, Grand Junction For two decades, Louis Dreyfus LLC of Grand Junction has provided the county with $50,000 per year as discretionary funding as negotiated with the supervisors before the ethanol plant opened. Supervisors have provided funds to a wide range of projects ranging from ambulances and fire trucks to summer festivals and park…
Read MoreKiwanis has busy winter of giving and service
The Kiwanis Club of Jefferson has had an active winter season supporting local programs, volunteering in the community, and investing in organizations that serve children in Greene County. This winter, Kiwanis donated $750 to the Greene County Extension 4-H program and $500 to the Jefferson Public Library to support local youth activities. Kiwanis also sponsored a showing of the animated…
Read MoreFuneral notices
Donna Malloy, 81, died Feb. 28. Service of Remembrance Thursday, March 5, at 6 pm at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home, followed by visitation from 6:30 to 8:30. Survivors: daughter Michelle Stream of Churdan; sons Randy (LaDonna) Lebeck of Grand Junction, Rick (Sandie) Lebeck of Boone, Rob (Stacy) Lebeck of Story City, and Curt (Tammy) Nichols of Manson; stepchildren Robert (Roberta) Malloy,…
Read MoreLucy Wolterman, 1931 – 2026
Mass of the Resurrection for Lucy Wolterman, 94, of Jefferson was held Feb. 21 at St Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson, with Fr Bill Schreiber presiding. Interment was at St Jospeh Catholic Cemetery in Jefferson. Services were arranged by Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home of Jefferson. Lucy Josephine Knobbe Wolterman was born October 29, 1931, in Breda. She was the daughter of Rose…
Read MoreWinter storm warning for Greene County
Greene County could receive as much as 8 inches of snow Thursday afternoon into early Friday morning. According to the National Weather Service, a narrow band of heavy snow is predicted, falling at rates of 1 inch or more per hour at times. Snow amounts will vary considerably near this band, and may be several inches different across only 10-20…
Read MoreWeary Ramblers win international music award
Weary Ramblers racked up two more awards this week in a growing list of accomplishments. The duo’s song, “Kentucky Never Seemed So Blue,” has been awarded the Overall Grand Prize winner and Best Country Bluegrass Song of the 2026 International Acoustic Music Awards. “It is an absolute honor to be awarded this prestigious recognition. Artists like Charlie Parr and Dom…
Read MoreLet’s put things in perspective
~Sue Richardson of Jefferson, retired school teacher There were several statements made at the town hall gathering with legislators in Jefferson on Saturday, Feb. 14, that needed more context to give an accurate account of the bills currently being proposed. When talking about school funding, it was stated that the Democrats decreased funding when they controlled the legislature and the…
Read MoreView from my window – The SAVE Act
It sounds so simple and reasonable. Persons voting in an election should be citizens. I think we all agree with that rationale. Iowa, along with the other states, has been given the right in the United States Constitution to have its own voting laws including registration, voter identification, early voting, mail-in voting, and polling hours. You may recall last year’s…
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