In Greene County magistrate court judgments were entered in a pair of cases against Jody Ann Watkins of Jefferson. A judgment was entered for a $105 fine with a $15.75 surcharge on a charge of interference with official acts. She must also pay $258.28 restitution for her court appointed attorney’s fees. In the second case the charge was amended from…
Read MoreYear: 2026
A stormy week in some parts of Iowa, fairly calm in other parts
There were 5.4 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 12, 2026. This is 1.6 days more than last year, when there were 3.8 days suitable for fieldwork. Topsoil moisture condition rated 1 percent very short, 14 percent short, 73 percent adequate, and 12 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture condition rated 3 percent very short, 18 percent short, 69…
Read MoreHaul Out Hunger provides pork donations to Iowa food pantries
New Opportunities, Christian Action Resource Center receive meat This summer, the Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation is distributing approximately 34,000 pounds of ground pork through the Haul Out Hunger program. Food pantries in communities across Iowa will receive pork donations to help address food insecurity and provide families with access to high-quality protein. On July 9, 864 pounds of pork…
Read MoreTwo events on a Saturday
~by Colleen O’Brien The birds are singing wildly – it’s noon on a cloudless prairie day that’s heating up toward 90 degrees. I watch a nuthatch run down a 20-foot oak trunk as if something’s chasing him; a beige dove ducks under a limb, and a vain, unusually brilliantly red cardinal, the male of course, struts along a clothesline so…
Read MoreDarrel Stephan, 1945 – 2026
Darrel Frederick Stephan, 81, of Jefferson, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born on July 3, 1945, in Jefferson, he was the son of the late Willam (Bill) and Zeffie (Bruger) Stephan. After graduating from Jefferson High School, Darrel entered the U.S. Air Force in October 1964 and was stationed at McChord AFB, Tacoma, WA,…
Read MoreBrandon Mitchell, 1992 – 2026
Brandon Michael Mitchell, 34, of Jefferson, passed away on July 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Brandon was born March 14, 1992, in Jefferson, the son of Jim Mitchell and Cinthia (Worthington) Mitchell. Brandon attended Jefferson-Scranton High School. Brandon especially loved camping, fishing, and working on cars. His most cherished hobby was spending time with family. The spot to…
Read MoreRegulating e-bikes/scooters, renewal of LOST on Jeff council’s July 14 agenda
The Jefferson city council will hold a public hearing on adding a city ordinance dealing with e-bikes at its regular meeting July 14. Residents have expressed concern about the safety of e-bike and e-scooter riders at recent meetings. The matter was referred to the council’s police committee, resulting in the proposed ordinance. The ordinance would establish regulations for the safe…
Read MoreWalker named to 4-H Hall of Fame
Eldo Walker has made a lasting impact on the Greene County 4-H program, especially through his dedication to the sheep project. His involvement began when his sons joined 4-H, growing into a lifelong commitment to supporting youth and strengthening the program. Eldo has been deeply involved with the Greene County Lamb Producers for many years, serving as both a board…
Read MoreCitywide garage sale Friday, Saturday
Garage sales will be held across Jefferson Saturday, with several households getting a jump on Sale Day with Friday hours as well. Motorists are reminded to drive with caution and watch for motorists backing from driveways or pulling away from curbs.
Read MoreKaliyah Minnihan is 2026 Greene County Fair queen
Kaliyah Minnihan, who will be a senior at Paton-Churdan in the fall, was crowned Greene County Fair queen Wednesday evening at the Greene County Fair. She will represent Greene County in the Iowa State Fair queen contest next month. Minnihan is a four-sport athlete and is involved in FFA, FCA, 4-H, 4-H Young Leaders, the P-C student council and the…
Read MoreChange in driver’s license service at county treasurer’s office
Persons who have driver’s license business to take care of in the Greene County treasurer’s office may want to call ahead before going to the courthouse. Treasurer Katlynn Mechaelsen told the county supervisors at their July 6 meeting that the driver license clerk resigned. She said that without that employee, she will be the only person in the office with…
Read MoreLetter to the editor: Summer travel with Mme Carlson
To the editor, As summer travel reaches its peak, a truly remarkable Greene County educator has just returned from leading yet another student trip to France. I want to take a moment to publicly recognize and thank Madame Carlson for her tireless dedication to opening the world to hundreds of students. I was fortunate enough to be one of those…
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