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…
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Blizzard 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…
Read MoreA journey of resilience
A story of hope and healing at Greene County Medical Center Dave Wilson’s story is not just one of survival. It’s a testament to the strength of community, the power of cutting-edge care and the unbreakable bonds of family. After battling personal loss and a life-changing diagnosis, Dave found hope again, all thanks to the team at Greene County Medical Center.…
Read More4-H news
Clover Connection At the Clover Connection 4-H meeting in February we learned about setting SMART goals. We then set goals of how many items we wanted to collect for the food pantry. We also talked about what items we could bring such as non-perishable food items and toiletries. Club members then brought the items they had collected to the March…
Read MoreMass, lunch March 15 at St Patrick historic church
The tradition of Sunday mass at St Patrick historic church to mark St Patrick’s Day continues. Mass will be celebrated Sunday, March 15, at 10:30 am, followed by a luncheon in the church basement. The menu features pork loin, calico beans, corn, macaroni and cheese, rolls, and brownies served with ice cream. A free will donation will be accepted for…
Read MoreSt Patrick’s Day luncheon at the Elks lodge
The Jefferson Does and Elks will serve a St Patrick’s Day luncheon Tuesday, March 17, from 11 am to 1 pm at the Elks lodge. Tickets are available in advance from any Doe or at the lodge, 103 W. Harrison St, for $10 each. Tickets will be available at the door for $12 each. Lunch will be dine-in or carry-out.…
Read MoreNominations open for DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses
There are moments in health care that stay with you forever. A nurse who held your hand when you were afraid. A reassuring voice at 2 am when the diagnosis felt overwhelming. A quiet act of kindness a family will never forget. At Greene County Medical Center, those moments happen every day. This spring, patients, families and colleagues have the opportunity to…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending March 6
In Greene County district court Terry James Groesbeck, 45, of Eagle Grove was sentenced March 4 to 180 days in jail, with credit for time served, after he pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of marijuana, amended from possession of marijuana- second offense. The jail sentence was suspended and he was placed on probation to Boone/Greene County Probation for…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending March 6
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment for a $105 fine with a $15.75 surcharge was entered March 4 against Timothy Paul Hays of Linden on a charge of assault. Court costs were $60. Judgments were entered in two cases against Bradley Phillip Tronchetti of Jefferson. In the first, Tronchetti was sentenced to two days in jail, with credit for…
Read MoreBrandon Murphy, 1968 – 2026
Brandon Todd Murphy, age 57, passed away February 18, 2026, at his home in Jefferson. Brandon was born in Jefferson on June 24, 1968. The family moved to California in 1970. He moved back to Jefferson in 2013. Brandon enjoyed camping, off roading, shooting, fishing, jet skiing, writing, playing guitar, concerts, and spending time with family and friends. Brandon is survived by…
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