Funeral services for Jerry D. Evelsizer, 93, of Fairmont, MN, will be held at Saturday, March 21, at 11 am at Bethel Evangelical Free Church in Fairmont. Those wishing to view the service may do so at https://www.bethel-fairmont.org. Burial will be held Monday, March 23, at 11 am at Brethren Cemetery in Panora, IA. The Lakeview Funeral Home and Cremation Service…
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County to share attorney position with Sac, Calhoun counties
Staffing in the county attorney’s office took up a large portion of the Greene County supervisors meeting March 16. The final result will be a smaller staff and a county attorney who doesn’t live in the county. Early in the meeting county attorney Thomas Laehn told the board that assistant county attorney Kaitlyn Willms’ last day will be April 30.…
Read MoreRamona Kersey, 1930 – 2026
Ramona Kersey of rural Grand Junction passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, with her family by her side. Her life story includes meaningful years of love, faith, hard work and selflessness. Ramona will be remembered with love by her family, including daughters Connie (Mick) Burkett, Linda (Tim) Tipton, Debra (Randy) Cooklin, and Jacalyn (Kevin) Ostrander; grandchildren Heather (Anthony) Lohse,…
Read MoreNew Opportunities using media campaign to warn about the dangers of fentanyl
New Opportunities prevention specialists have been working hard to raise awareness of the dangers of opioids. One of those opioids is illicit fentanyl. Most people have heard of fentanyl, but they may not understand how dangerous of a threat it poses to them. Fentanyl is a powerful opioid that is medically approved to relieve pain. When prescribed and closely monitored by…
Read MoreBuilding permits in process for multi-family housing and a fast food restaurant
A pair of building permits have been filed, one for a contentious housing development and the other for a McDonald’s restaurant. The first is for a multi-family housing project between Ace Hardware and the Union Pacific Railroad tracks. The project – calling for 40 to 50 apartments in a mix of one-, two-, and three bedroom units – was proposed…
Read MoreJeff council puts final wrap on wastewater treatment plant upgrade
The Jefferson city council at its March 10 took the final actions on the wastewater treatment plant upgrades. The council approved payment to Shank Constructors of all funds retained – $183,945.16, and final acceptance of the project. Final cost for the upgrades, which were mandated by the state, was $18,394,000. The project was first estimated at $15 million. After the…
Read MoreSolar panels, children’s books topics at supervisors’ March 9 meeting
The Greene County supervisors heard more about placing solar panels on county-owned properties at their March 9 meeting. Terry Dvorak of Red Lion Renewables, who had spoken with the supervisors in January about the potential savings to the county, returned to remind them that available tax credits for the project will expire and asked them to make a decision regarding…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending March 13
In Greene County district court disposition was entered March 12 in a case against Alex Garron Treft, 34, of Grand Junction on a charge of driving while license barred. The charge was amended driving without a valid driver’s license and he was fined $260 with a $39 surcharge. Court costs were $100. (Sentencing: Honorable Joseph B. McCarville) Persons pleaded not…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending March 13
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered March 11 against Jonathan W. Funcke of Perry on a charge of theft- fifth degree. He was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $60. A judgment was entered against Brian Alan Newton of Grand Junction on a charge of public intoxication. He was fined $105 with a $15.75…
Read MoreBlizzard warning issued for 91 Iowa counties
Greene and surrounding counties are in a blizzard warning issued by the National Weather Service. Showers and thunderstorms will fall across much of Iowa Sunday morning, then transition to snow from northwest to southeast by the afternoon. Strong winds will develop Sunday, leading to blizzard conditions, with blowing snow and reduced visibility. Widespread gusts of 55-65+ mph are possible. Significant…
Read MoreGreene County Schools rolling out an online option
Greene County Virtual Academy for grades K-12 Greene County Community Schools is rolling out the Greene County Virtual Academy, opening for the 2026-27 school year. Students enrolled in the academy will learn from home using an accredited online curriculum aligned with Iowa standards. Expectations of students in the academy will be the same as of students attending Greene County Schools…
Read MoreDrones in agriculture topic of Ag Coffee
Greene County Extension & Outreach is hosting a series of Ag Coffee events, bringing farmers and other agricultural professionals together for an informal discussion on current ag topics. The last ag coffee program of the series is Friday, March 20, from 9:30 to 11 am at the Greene County Extension & Outreach meeting room. March’s topic will be “Drone Ag…
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