Cases were initiated in Greene County magistrate court during the week ending Nov. 24 as follows: Lewis Delbert Randolph of Jefferson, violation of no contact order (two counts); Richard Charles Burkhardt of Jefferson, disorderly conduct- fighting/ violent behavior; and Jacob Thomas Monthei of Jefferson, possession of drug paraphernalia.
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Dennis Fox, 1952 – 2023
Dennis (Alan Poulsen) Fox, AKA Dennis AP Fox, was born on May 11, 1952, to Mary Louise McNair Fox and Jackie Burdell Fox in Centerville. He died November 25, 2023, at Sunny View Care Center in Ankeny of dementia and related illnesses. Dennis received a bachelor of science in physics at Coe College in Cedar Rapids in 1974, a master…
Read MoreColleen Mackey, 1946 – 2023
Colleen Kay Mackey, 77, of Churdan, passed away peacefully November 22, 2023, at Accura Healthcare of Carroll after a short battle of an infection in her spine. Colleen was born on July 7, 1946, in Pierson to Leonard and Bonnie Florke. Colleen attended school and graduated from Kingsley-Pierson High School. She was active in 4-H, basketball and band. After graduating, she…
Read MoreGrCo HS tells first trimester honor rolls
Greene County High School has released its honor rolls for the first trimester. Lists were not separated by class. High honor roll – GPA of 3.5 or higher Breanna Ades, Cody Allen, Paisley Allen, Becca Anderson, Caden Anderson, Nathan Ausberger, Elise Badger, Jack Banister, Aden Bardole, Autumn Barrett, Santos Barrios Velazquez, Raymond Bauer, Natalee Baugh, Nathan Behne, Makayla Betts, Bailey…
Read MoreNew provider at medical center, Family Medicine Clinic
Kaitlyn Bravek, PA-C joins medical staff at the end of November Growing up, Kaitlyn Bravek suffered from chronic sinus infections, strep throat and other issues, so she spent a lot of time watching how her provider, a Certified Physician’s Assistant (PA-C) cared for her patients. She said this initial introduction was responsible for her leaning into more science and anatomy-based…
Read MorePolice blotter – November 2023
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Thursday, Nov. 30: At 3:29 pm a caller advised of a possible intoxicated driver who just arrived at a residence in the 300 block of N. Cedar St. The officer arrived at the address and made contact with a female, still seated in a vehicle with her seat belt…
Read MoreGrCo Esports team wins another state title
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County Esports team has seen success this season as the fall portion of the competition comes to an end ahead of winter play. Esports, competitive video gaming, takes the “best of the best” and lets them compete with other students from around Iowa, sometimes from around the world, explained esports coordinator…
Read MoreRam boys eager to improve on last year’s 10-13 hoops season
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County boys basketball team is gearing up for the start of their season, with coach Chris Nelson looking for the team to improve on last year’s 10-13 record. This will be Nelson’s 17th year coaching, year eight at Greene County. This season puts 25 athletes on the roster, with players taking…
Read MoreA couple anecdotes from abroad
~a column by Colleen O’Brien After 10 days of ignoring American political news, I am home again to the onslaught of even more dire happenings than ever. The quiet vacation was at first vaguely uncomfortable – where is my newsfeed? – and then my vacation became perfect. I packed away my phone for lack of WiFi on the boat I…
Read MoreFree Christmas gift market at Central Christian Church
Members of Central Christian Church will hold a free Christmas gift market Saturdays, Dec. 2 and Dec. 9, from 9 am to 3 pm at the church, 108 N. Elm St in Jefferson. The free market will include gifts for all ages. All are welcome.
Read MoreView from My Window – Funds could be spent better than sending state troopers to Texas
~a column by Mary Weaver I occasionally research and create a document for the Women’s Caucus newsletter about Iowa women who defied history, breaking glass ceilings and making Iowa a better place to live. A recent search led me to Eunice Viola, “Ola” Babcock. She was born in Washington County, Iowa, 152 years ago. She attended Iowa Wesleyan College, taught…
Read MoreFundraising for multicultural initiative in Greene County more than 60 percent complete
~by Chuck Offenburger for Greene County Development Corporation The Greene County Development Corporation’s volunteer-run fundraising campaign this fall in support of the new Multicultural Family Resource Center project has reached nearly 60 percent of its goal of $300,000, GCDC officials report this week. As of midday Sunday, there had been 27 pledges with commitments of a total of $155,950. Another…
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