The Rotary Club of Jefferson is now accepting applications for grants from the proceeds of its 27th annual charity auction held Nov. 21, 2025. Applications will be available on www.jeffersonrotary.org starting Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. In the past, the club has directed proceeds from its annual charity auction to worthy non-profit organizations and projects throughout Greene County. More than $600,000…
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Greene County district court, week ending Feb. 13
In Greene County district court Jon Edward Strabley, 26, of Grand Junction was sentenced 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. He may complete the Des Moines Area Community College 48-hour alcohol education program in lieu of the…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Feb. 13
In Greene County magistrate court David Don Janssen of Churdan was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge on a charge of animal neglect- no injury/serious injury or death. Court costs were $96.50. Information is available since the service of an arrest warrant that Sean Michael Allen Pollard of Paton is charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. The case was initiated…
Read MoreJeff council holds public hearing on public hunting within city limits
Okays tentative agreement with union, sets public hearing on FY27 budget, agrees to limited state audit The Jefferson city council meeting Feb. 10 was a refreshing example of local government at work. The majority of the meeting was taken up with a public hearing on a request by retired Department of Natural Resources conservation officer Dan Pauley to amend a…
Read MoreThe Architecture of Liberty: returning to our educational roots
February 13, 2026 Every day, I find myself returning to a single, grounding philosophy: Know where you have come from, know where you are, and know where you are going. It is a simple compass, but it is the only way to ensure we aren’t just drifting with the political winds of the day. When we apply this to public policy, we…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Feb. 6
In Greene County district court Camron O. Donatlan, 26, of Aurora, IL, was granted a deferred judgment Feb. 4 after he pled guilty to a charge of possession of marijuana- first offense, amended from possession of marijuana- second offense. He was placed on probation to the Greene County sheriff for one year. He must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Feb. 6
In Greene County magistrate court cases were initiated during the week ending Feb. 6 as follows: Meissa Sue Larson of Jefferson, possession of drug paraphernalia; Christopher Herbert Lawrence of Jefferson, violation of a no contact order; Tythaniel Paul Sinkuler of Jefferson, violation of a no contact order; and Kyle Evan Mabrich of Boone, possession of drug paraphernalia.
Read MorePesticide continuing instruction course set for March 5
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County will offer a private pesticide applicator Continuing Instruction Course (P-CIC), led by Betsy Danielson, Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension specialist. The last Greene County session is scheduled for March 5 at 6:30 pm at the Greene County Extension office. Walk-ins on the day of the program will only be admitted if room…
Read MoreCounty supes hear updates, give support for schoolboy soldiers monument
The Greene County supervisors heard information on a variety of topics at their Feb. 9 before starting the new business on the agenda. Greene County Development Corporation director Greg Piklapp updated the board on the status of Bauer Built in Paton. The business was purchased in 2025 by Kloeckner Metals Corporation, part of Kloeckner and Co. Worthington Steel, headquartered in…
Read MoreEPA issues proposed settlement agreement with Electrolux
Public comments will be accepted until March 8 The Environmental Protection Agency on Feb. 5 provided the required notice of a proposed administrative settlement with Electrolux Home Products Inc concerning the Electrolux industrial site in Jefferson. Under the settlement, Electrolux Home Products Inc must perform several activities related to contamination from tetrachloroethene (PCE) and trichloroethene (TCE) and their degradation chemicals…
Read More21st Century Rehab offers free exams Feb. 23-27
Imagine starting your week with renewed energy, mobility and the kind of personalized care that sets you up for long-term wellness. That vision can become a reality during 21st Century Rehab’s Free Exam Week, Feb. 23-27 at Greene County Medical Center. Whether you’re dealing with lingering pain, recovering from an injury or are curious what a rehab specialist might say about your…
Read MoreRecycling and more departmental budgets at supervisors’ Feb. 5 meeting
Recycling continues to be a topic of discussion for both the Greene County supervisors and the Jefferson city council, as the 28E agreement for participation in the city’s recycling program is set to expire Feb. 13. Recycling services in the county have been in transition since the Greene County Recycling Agency in March 2025. Greene County approved a 28E agreement…
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