In Greene County district court Dawn Kay Maiers, 44, of Ames was sentenced June 22 to 25 years in prison after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of ongoing criminal conduct. Ther prison term was suspended and she was placed on probation to the 2nd Judicial District Department of Correctional Services for three years. She must pay…
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Greene County magistrate court, week ending June 26
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered against Jodi Ann Watkins on a charge of assault. She was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. She must also pay $197.10 restitution for her court appointed attorney’s fees and $245.50 court costs. A pair of cases were initiated during the week ending June 26. Brandon Earl Remaly of Jefferson is…
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Sean Thompson, 1968 – 2026
Services will be held July 1 in the Greene County High School gymnasium in Jefferson for Sean Thompson, 58, of Johnston, formerly of Ogden. Interment will be at a later time in the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery. The life journey of Sean Michael Thompson started June 20, 1968, in Iowa City. After a diagnosis in August 2025 of non-small cell lung…
Read MoreJeff council moves forward on Westwood Dr, Lincoln Way sidewalk project
The Jefferson city council at its June 23 meeting held a public hearing on and then gave the final approval for the Westwood Dr sidewalk project. Although council members Luke Winkelman and Chad Sloan both shared comments against the project, the vote on the motion to approve it was 4-1, with Winkleman casting the “no” vote. During the open forum…
Read MoreGreene County part of Greater Des Moines Watershed Program,
Greene County farmers eligible for enhanced cover crop cost-share Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig this week announced the launch of the Greater Des Moines Watershed Program, a targeted initiative to accelerate and scale up the use of conservation practices across 22 counties – including Greene County – upstream from the Des Moines metro. The program was created as part…
Read MoreSupervisors approve purchase of new ambulance
Greene County Ambulance will get a new ambulance, but not for another two years. The county supervisors at their June 22 meeting approved a quote and signing a purchase agreement with American Response Vehicles for a 2027 AEV X-Series LTD ambulance at a cost of $356,000. The ambulance will be a “twin” to one the ambulance department already has. The…
Read MoreJack Lewis, 1939 – 2026
Jack Lewis died at his home in Jefferson on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. He was 86. A memorial gathering to mark his passing will be held Friday, July 3, from 5 to 8 pm at the Elks Lodge, 103 W. Harrison St., in Jefferson. John David “Jack” Lewis was born Dec. 15, 1939, at Finley Hospital in Dubuque, the only…
Read MoreAn opening in the clouds
~by Colleen O’Brien As I watched opening day of the Obama Presidential Center in South Side Chicago last week, I at long last grew hopeful about life in these United States. In historic Jackson Park, additional young plantings will grow into shady woods in front of the odd-looking but intriguing eight-story edifice that holds the presidential museum. From what I’ve…
Read MoreBell Tower hosts ‘Let Freedom Ring,’ a 250th anniversary special event
In honor of the United States’ 250th anniversary celebration, the Bell Tower Community Foundation will host “Let Freedom Ring”, a free Mahanay Bell Tower special event on Sunday, July 5, from 1 to 2 pm. A concert featuring patriotic music arranged specifically to be played on carillons will be performed at 1:30 by Mark Welty of Cedar Falls (pictured). Welty is…
Read MoreMedical center offering back-to-school services
Sports physicals July 14, July 16 The calendar flips to July with fall sports practices starting to appear on the schedule and suddenly, families are staring at a growing back-to-school checklist. Physical forms, immunizations, wellness visits, sports injuries that haven’t quite healed yet and a first day of school that is arriving much faster than anyone expected. “Starting the school…
Read MorePorch Fest performers told
Jefferson Matters invites residents and visitors to spend a summer afternoon enjoying live music, neighborhood charm, and time outside during Porch Fest on Sunday, July 12, beginning at 1:30 pm. Porch Fest is a laid-back, walkable music event that brings live performances to front porches throughout Jefferson. With five performances at different locations, attendees are encouraged to stroll through the…
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