In Greene County district court persons pleaded not guilty to charges as follows: Landon Arthur Vote, 17, of Paton, criminal mischief- first degree; and Max Sledge Crick, 36, of Jefferson, controlled substance violation, two counts. Trial dates were set for Sept. 29 in both cases. Cases were initiated in district court as follows: Daniel Joseph Tasler, 35, of Jefferson, possession…
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Greene County magistrate court, week ending July 31
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment for a $105 fine with a $15.75 surcharge was entered against Jamie Skyler Wade of Grand Junction on a charge of domestic abuse assault. She must also pay a $90 domestic abuse assault surcharge. She was sentenced to two days in jail with credit for time served, and she must complete the Iowa…
Read More4-H state fair selections told
Judging of 2026 Greene County 4-H static exhibit entries took place Tuesday, July 7. A variety of subject matter experts judged in the areas of animals; agriculture and natural resources; creative arts; science, engineering, and technology; family and consumer sciences; and personal development. The static exhibit judging event was coordinated by static superintendents Stacy Hardaway, Michele Hardin, Shari Minnehan, and…
Read MoreCounty Fair beef pen of 3, herd builder results told
The 2026 Greene County Fair 4-H and FFA Beef Pen of 3 Show was held on Friday, July 10. The event was judged by Brent Henningson of Ames and Jim Calvert of Guthrie Center. Calvert judged the live production portion of the contest, while Henningson evaluated the interview and recordkeeping component. The show was organized by Beef Pen of 3…
Read MoreGreene County Fair, beef and bucket calf show results
The 2026 Greene County Fair 4-H and FFA Beef and Bucket Calf shows were held Saturday, July 11. Mitchell Hanson was the judge. Bucket calf interviews were conducted by Greene County 4-H volunteer Mike Richards. The shows were coordinated by Beef Superintendents Brent Badger and Dax Lautner. Results of the 2026 Greene County Fair 4-H and FFA Beef and Bucket…
Read MoreMedical center recognized for implementing plan to improve medication safety
A simple observation led to a meaningful improvement in patient safety at Greene County Medical Center. That observation, “100% is not good enough.” Megan Hawkins, pharmacy director (pictured below, left), and Abby Skoglund, director of Acute Care and ED (pictured below, right), recently received recognition for their work improving Medication Administration Record (MAR) barcode compliance at the Compass Healthcare Collaborative…
Read MoreGreene County 4-H/FFA poultry results
The 2026 Greene County Fair 4-H and FFA Poultry Show was held Wednesday, July 9, at the Greene County Fairgrounds. Judge was Diana Dahir of Miden. The show was coordinated by poultry superintendents Amanda McDonough and Melissa Frederick. Results of the 2026 Greene County Fair 4-H and FFA Poultry Show were as follows: Champion Production Pullets: Estella Karber / Reserve…
Read MoreJeff council okays snow removal by city crews on Westwood Dr and bid for new sidewalk there
The Jefferson city council spent considerable time at its July 28 meeting discussing removing snow from sidewalks on Westwood Dr. The question came up at the July 14 meeting during discussion of construction bids. Councilman Chad Sloan said then he didn’t think it was fair that the city planned to remove snow there while other homeowners were responsible for clearing…
Read More50107 Summerfest in Grand Junction this weekend
50107 Summerfest is this weekend, Friday, July 31, and Saturday, Aug. 1, in Grand Junction. Most activities will be held on the former school lot unless noted. The fun begins Friday at 4 pm with the opening of the beer tent and yard games. Jesse Wilson and The Scott Kirkhart Band will play from 7 to 11 pm. Organizers learned…
Read MoreSupervisors discuss body-size coolers and historical markers at July 27 meeting
County attorney Thomas Laehn suggested to the Greene County supervisors at their July 27 meeting that the 28E agreement between the Greene County Ambulance and Greene County Medical Center be amended to include contingency plans in the event of a power failure. There was a power failure the previous night that affected both the medical center and the Greene County…
Read MoreMidwest Mission to send first international shipment from Jefferson location
Volunteers needed to help load container Midwest Mission will celebrate a historic milestone Tuesday, Aug. 4, as it sends its first international shipment from its Jefferson location. The shipment, consisting of student tables and desks, will be loaded at Greene County Elementary School. Greene County Community Schools has replaced the tables and desks for the coming school year and is…
Read MoreThe proof is in the pudding: A play
~by Colleen O’Brien Scene in a pub in Jefferson, Iowa, on a late summer day, 2026: Six townies lounge at the bar chatting, sipping, gazing into space. A lone woman sits at a table smiling dreamingly as she munches on French fried onion rings. The bartender chats with the old guy leaning against the wall at the end of the…
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