WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.Con.Res. 93, which directs the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran absent a congressional authorization for the use of military force, while preserving the President’s authority to defend the United States and its allies from imminent attack. “Iran must be held…
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Greene County magistrate court, week ending Sept. 11
In Greene County magistrate court, Brandon Earl Remaly of Jefferson was sentenced to five days in jail with credit for time served after he pleaded guilty to a charge of assault, amended from domestic abuse assault. The jail time was suspended and he was placed on informal probation to the county sheriff for one year. He was fined $105 with…
Read MoreFuneral notices
Pat Smith, 82, of Jefferson. Visitation Monday, Oct. 5, from 10 am to 12 pm at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home, Jefferson, 515-386-2171. Private family interment at a later time at the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery. Survivors: son Ron Jr (Julie) Smith of of Scranton; daughter Tracy Bettey of Florida; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; other relatives; and friends. Rose Morrison, 95, of Jefferson. Memorial…
Read MoreNick Blackburn, 1949 – 2026
Nick Blackburn was a fun loving, onery man. He loved teasing people and that’s what they warned people in the hospital when they had shift change, that he was onery. He suffered his first heart attack when he was 43 and did well until a few months ago when the heart just didn’t want to pump everything he needed it…
Read MoreSevere weather possible Monday
The National Weather Service predicts severe storms and heavy rain Monday, with two rounds of storms – the first in the morning, followed by another in the afternoon. The afternoon threat is the greater threat. The probability of a tornado in Greene and surrounding counties is 5-14 percent. The probability of high winds and large hail is greater, at 15-29…
Read MoreNative prairie walk Sept. 19 in Franklin Township
EVENT POSTPONED as of 9/17 Dr Thomas Rosburg, professor of biology, botany and ecology at Drake University, will lead A Walk on Tipton Prairie Saturday, Sept. 19, from 2 to 4 pm. Tipton Prairie is prairie remnant, never having been plowed. Tipton Prairie is home to more than 180 species of native plants. native prairie, located on County Road E-57…
Read MoreAnother monument coming soon to the courthouse lawn
The Greene County supervisors took a field trip from their second floor meeting room in the courthouse down to the south lawn during their Sept. 8 meeting. They were accompanied by a handful of Greene County high school students. Their common goal was to determine the exact location for a monument to the schoolboy soldiers of Rippey. The 9-foot tall,…
Read MoreJeff council discusses trail to high school, approves 28E agreement for project
The Jefferson city council at its Sept. 8 meeting approved a 28E agreement with Greene County Community Schools to install a multi-use trail from the corner of Central Ave and Head St to the Greene County High School. The trail will also provide pedestrian access to the dog park. The city received a $250,000 grant from the state’s local technical…
Read MoreZoning, roads topics at supervisors’ meeting
The Greene County supervisors, county attorney Thomas Laehn, and county zoning officer discussed an amendment to the county zoning ordinance in reference to repowering wind turbines at the supervisors’ Sept. 8 meeting. The amendment defines repowering as replacement, refurbishment or modernization of wind tower nacelle wind turbine generator or blade, the ancillary building or accessory equipment or structure, or any…
Read MorePAWS slates microchip clinic
People for Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) will host a microchip clinic for pets Saturday, Sept.26, from 2 to 4 pm at the Community Animal Shelter in Jefferson. Persons who want to bring their dogs or cats for microchips are asked to call the shelter and leave a message at 515-386-2340, send a message via Facebook, or email pawsofgreenecounty@hotmail.com A PAWS…
Read MoreLarry Jackson, 1939 – 2026
Larry Darwin Jackson was born March 14, 1939, to John and Norma (Sanderson) Jackson. Larry attended school in Jefferson and graduated from Jefferson High School in 1957. He went to college at Northwest Missouri State at Maryville, MO. On November 17, 1961, Larry entered the United States Air Force. He was stationed in Germany and enjoyed traveling in Europe. He was honorably…
Read MoreFall Festival car show at Pleasant Hill Sunday
Pleasant Hill Memorial will host its second annual Fall Fling car show Sunday, Sept. 13, at the historic site located at 1794 Redwood Ave, southeast of Jefferson. The car show is open to classic cars pre-2000. Registration will be from 9 to 11 am, with the show from 11 am to 2 pm. Awards will be announced at 2 pm.…
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