AnnGrace Krieger was a beloved woman who touched the lives of many with her kindness, passion for travel and her deep love for animals. She passed away November 14, 2023, in her home surrounded by her family. Services will be held December 12 at 12 pm at St Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson, Interment will be at the Jefferson Municipal…
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Greene County district court, week ending Nov. 17
In Greene County district court Kaleb Lee Lentz, 29, of Scranton was sentenced Nov. 15 to two years in prison on a charge of assault with intent to commit sex abuse. He was sentenced to two years in prison on a charge of invasion of privacy, and one year in prison on a charge of lascivious acts with a minor.…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Nov. 17
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Nov. 15 against Jennifer Lynn Brown of Jefferson on a charge of disorderly conduct- fighting/violent behavior. Brown was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $60. A judgment was entered against Tony L. Bushman of Cambridge on a charge of disorderly conduct- fighting/violent behavior. He was fined $105 with…
Read MoreMowrer’s trip to the Holy Land cut short by war
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal Teresa Mowrer, resident of rural Guthrie Center, took a trip of a lifetime, which came to an unexpected end as she was in Jerusalem when the conflict broke out in Israel last month. Mowrer grew up in the Rippey / Perry (maiden name Vannatta) and has lived south of Guthrie Center since 1984.…
Read MoreRams Against Cancer slated for Dec. 15
Order T-shirts by Nov. 27 Greene County Rams fans and the community will raise funds to beat cancer at Rams Against Cancer Friday, Dec. 15, as the Rams host West Marshall for basketball at Greene County High School. The evening will start with a steak sandwich tailgate grilled by the Greene County Cattlemen from 5:30 until the food is gone.…
Read MoreGreen announces bid for second term in IA Senate
Iowa Senator Jesse Greene announced his campaign for a second term in the Iowa Senate representing District. The district includes all of Greene and Boone counties and a portion of Story and Dallas counties. He lives on Boone. “When I ran for the Iowa Senate in 2020, one of my biggest goals was to give all Iowa parents the same…
Read MoreGrow Greene County gives $30,000 in Give Back Awards
A tradition was started in 2016 by the Grow Greene County board of directors to surprise deserving agencies in Greene County with a Give Back Award during the holiday season. This year on the heels of another successful year at Wild Rose Jefferson, the Grow Greene County board gave out six Give Back Awards on Nov. 13. Rather than surprise…
Read MoreLegion members visit Regency Park
American Legion Post #11 made its annual visit to the local nursing homes to honor the veterans who reside there. “They are unable to visit the Veteran Day activities in the community meant to honor them, so we try to take Veterans Day to them,” Post commander Fred Long said. “We feel honored and privileged to show them that they…
Read MoreJeff council has quiet meeting, moves ahead on pickleball courts
The Jefferson city council, after having contention as recent meetings, had a relatively quiet meeting Nov. 14. The council moved forward on building two pickleball courts at Russell Park by awarding a contract with Bolton & Menk for engineering services at a cost of $37,000. The new courts will be north of the existing tennis courts. Park and recreation director…
Read MoreJail financing OK’d, but jail is still two years off
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors at the regular meeting Nov. 13 discussed recent voter approval for construction of a new jail. They estimated construction could start in early 2025 with an opening of the facility in spring, 2026. Supervisors John Muir, Dawn Rudolph, and sheriff Jack Williams reported they have met with representatives of…
Read MoreJerry Kelley, 1929 – 2023
Jerry Kelley, of Jefferson, passed away November 14, 2023, at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, at the age of 94 years. A Celebration of Life will be held Nov. 18 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home, Jefferson, 515-386-2171. Ryan Johnson will be the officiant. Interment will be immediately after with family only at the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery. Honorary bearers will be John…
Read MoreRams open inaugural bowling season Nov. 20
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal For the first time, Greene County students have the opportunity to join a bowling team as a school sanctioned sport. Nearly 30 students will open competition at Spare Time Lanes in Jefferson on Monday, Nov. 20, against Clarke of Osceola. John Woodford, owner of the bowling alley, is a volunteer coach. Some of…
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