~by Colleen O’Brien Things I wished for this morning during that Alpha period (commonly produced when first awake and transitioning from deep theta-wave sleep through an alpha-dominant state), coming out of a happy dream and not quite on this planet yet: That all the cooks and waiters walk off the job at the White House right before the Xi Jin…
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Greene County district court, week ending Oct. 16
In Greene County district court Anthony Ray Owens, 46, of Guthrie Center changed his plea to guilty and was sentenced Oct. 11 to five years in prison on each of two counts of burglary- third degree- habitual offender. He was sentenced to two years in prison on a charge of theft- third degree, and one year in prison on a…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Oct. 16
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment for a $105 fine with a $15.75 surcharge was entered against Jaxon Andrew Meyer of Rockwell City on a charge of consumption of alcohol in a public place by a minor. Court costs were $60. Cases were initiated in magistrate court as follows: Alyssa Lynn Bergantzel of Scranton, accessory after the fact; and…
Read MoreSheriff’s report
Following are excerpts of daily activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Thursday, Oct. 22: At 12:18 pm a deputy investigated a complaint of criminal mischief in Scranton. Wednesday, Oct. 21: At 12:44 pm a deputy investigated a complaint of criminal mischief in Grand Junction. Tuesday, Oct. 20: At 8:58 am a deputy investigated a theft in Grand Junction.…
Read MoreInfo meeting on LOSST renewal for city of Jefferson
The city of Jefferson is hosting a public information meeting about the referendum on the Nov. 3 ballot regarding the local options sales and services tax (LOSST). Information about how LOSST funds are used will be shared and there will be time for questions and answers. The meeting will be held at Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 5:30 pm at the…
Read MoreJeff council purchases house as early step in library expansion project
The Jefferson city council at its Oct. 13 meeting took a step towards the upcoming expansion project of the public library. The council approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the library board of trustees and the Jefferson Public Library Foundation regarding the acquisition of a house at 203 W. State St, the only non-commercial building on the block on…
Read MoreEmployee health insurance, zoning, fire training and more discussed at county supervisors meeting
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…
Read MoreFuneral notices
Carlene Ann Murrane, 83, of rural Scranton. Services: Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 10:30 am at St Patrick Catholic Church, Bayard. Interment: Willow Township Cemetery, Greene County. Visitation: Tuesday from 5 to 7 pm, with rosary at 7, at Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home, Coon Rapids, 712-792-3561, and also Wednesday from 9:30 to 10:15 am at the church. Virginia Carlson, 95,…
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…
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