Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Wednesday, May 31: Routine activity reported. Tuesday, May 30: At 1:16 pm officers and deputies investigated a burglary at the city impound lot. Someone entered the locked facility and removed items from the vehicles being held there. Monday, May 29: Routine activity reported. Sunday, May 28: At 5:54 am…
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HS principal Phillips resigns, awarded full year’s salary for next school year
The Greene County Schools board of education at a special meeting Tuesday morning voted to approve a resignation agreement with high school principal Brian Phillips. The vote followed a 17-minute closed session held under Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i), which allows elected boards to go into closed session “to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – May 2023
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Wednesday, May 31: At 4:25 pm deputies investigated a complaint of an illegal burial at the Highland Township Cemetery in Churdan. An urn with cremains was found buried with flags that said Grandma and Grandpa. At 7:42 pm a deputy investigated a complaint of an intoxicated male assaulting…
Read MorePaton-Churdan recognizes academic excellence
Paton-Churdan held its annual Academic Achievement Breakfast Wednesday, May 24. Students in grades 9-11 with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher were invited for breakfast and recognition. “We are so proud of these Rockets for putting in the work and setting their bar high in their academic coursework,” school counselor Libby Towers said. The breakfast was sponsored…
Read MoreShare the fun of fishing during free fishing weekend June 2-4
Iowa residents can try fishing without buying a license on June 2, 3 and 4, as part of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) free fishing weekend. All other regulations remain in place. Free fishing weekend is a great time to share the fun of fishing with a kid, your family or a friend. Outdoor fun awaits at hundreds…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending May 26
In Greene County district court Megan Rose Wright, 29, of Jefferson was sentenced May 22 to 25 years in prison on each of two counts of distribution of controlled substance to a person under age 18, and to five years in prison on each of two counts of intent to deliver less than 50 kg of marijuana. The prison terms…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending May 26
In Greene County magistrate court May 24 Jada Bonita McCullough of Carroll paid a $105 fine with a $15 surcharge on a charge of providing false identification information. Court costs were $60. A judgment for a $105 fine with a $15.75 surcharge was entered against Benjamin Thomas Murphy of Jefferson on a charge of public intoxication. Court costs were $60.…
Read MoreScholarships available to 2022 and earlier Greene County graduates
The Greene County School District Education Foundation will be awarding 10 Floyd Duane Dunlop Scholarships in the amount of $2,000. Scholarships will be granted to Greene County School District graduates going into their second – fifth year of post-high school education in either a college or trade school program. Master’s programs are not included in this scholarship. Through Dunlop’s generous…
Read MoreHonor the patriots
May 26, 2023 ~by Sen Joni Ernst Today and throughout the weekend, all across our state, Iowans will come together to place small American flags in the grass along memorial sites and roadways to honor our fallen military heroes. Patriots. It’s slow work—a minor sacrifice of time and comfort in recognition of the massive sacrifices we can never repay. By…
Read MoreGenealogical Society tells June 3 meeting plan
“Ancestor survival projects, now crafts” will be a show and tell discussion lead by Annette Coil as the program at the Greene County Genealogical Society meeting Saturday, June 3, at 10 am. The meeting will be at the Jefferson public library basement meeting room. It is handicap accessible. Members and non-members are welcome.
Read MoreRam boys soccer to state tournament
The Ram boys soccer team advanced to the Class 2A state soccer tournament with a 3-0 win over the Chariton Chargers in Jefferson Wednesday. The Rams took a 12-4 record into the game while the Chargers’ record was 12-2. Ram junior Gesser Gutierres scored all three goals for the Rams, bringing his season total to 42 goals, leading in Class…
Read MoreJeff council okays RAGBRAI ordinance, amended budget, and more
The Jefferson city council at its May 23 regular meeting approved an ordinance setting vendor fees, street closings and more for the July 25 RAGBRAI® pass through. The ordinance names Jefferson Matters: Main St as the agent for permitting and determination of vendor locations. Local (Greene County) commercial vendors will pay $200 for a single width booth; out-of-county commercial vendors…
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