The Bell Tower Community Foundation is happy to announce that for the 2026 season, all youth ages 18 and under will receive free admission to the top of the tower, thanks to the generous support of a dedicated group of local chiropractic professionals. This year’s youth sponsors are committed to ensuring that every child and teenager in the community and…
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Greene County district court, week ending May 8
In Greene County district court Derrick Charles Beckner, 41, of Crystal, MN, was granted a deferred judgment May 6 after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of possession of marijuana. He was placed on probation to Boone/Greene County Probation for one year, and he must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any recommended treatment. A judgment…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending May 8
Cases were initiated in Greene County magistrate court during the week ending May 8 as follows: Braden Gersema of Jefferson, possession of drug paraphernalia; Yvonne Marie Locke of Jefferson, gathering where marijuana is used, possession of drug paraphernalia; and Ryan James Brown of Jefferson, interference with official acts.
Read MoreSupervisors hear about new unified behavioral healthcare system
The Greene County supervisors received a tutorial on the state’s new unified Behavioral Health System at their May 4 meeting. The new system, which launched July 1, 2025, seeks to combine mental health and substance use services to streamline access and ensure consistent care across the state. Iowa Primary Care Association was selected to administer the program. Iowa PCA was…
Read MoreGCLA ‘Around the World in Greene County’ multicultural program debuts May 12 in Rippey
The Greene County Librarians Association is rolling out “Around the World in Greene County” this month. The county-wide multicultural program, featuring all six Greene County libraries, will debut with a Culture Café on Tuesday, May 12, from 5 to 8 pm at the Rippey public library. The event will showcase the new materials purchased for the Rippey library with funds…
Read MoreJefferson Telecom helps local fourth graders ride into summer safely
Jefferson Telecom once again partnered with Greene County Elementary School to provide bicycles to local 4th graders, helping students head into summer with both excitement and an important reminder about bike safety. This year, 30 students received bikes through the annual initiative led by Jamie Daubendiek, general manager of Jefferson Telecom, and his wife Cindi, GCCSD board president. The program…
Read MoreJeff council approves FY27 budget
Levy rates are decreasing slightly The Jefferson city council at its April 28 meeting held a public hearing on the 2026-27 city budget and, after hearing no public comment, approved the budget. City finance officer Henry Pohlmeyer presented the budget, his first presentation since assuming the role of finance officer in October. He has been assistant park & recreation director…
Read More“Here Comes the Sun”
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Here Comes the Sun is long-time environmentalist Bill McKibben’s latest book on what’s happening to our planet weatherwise. This man is up to date with global warming and the folks who don’t believe it and those who do; the idea that we can save the world from frying is what this book is about. It is…
Read MorePlanting progresses, but still behind last year
There were 4.2 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending May 3, 2026, which is 1.0 day more than last year. Corn planting in Iowa reached 42 percent complete, which is 5 percent behind last year when 47 percent of the crop had been planted. Soybean planting reached 27 percent, which is 9 percent behind 2025 when 36 percent…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending May 1
In Greene County district court Jeffery Larry Anderson, 61, of Panora was sentenced to 30 days in jail with credit for time served after he pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while license barred. The jail sentence is concurrent to a sentence in an Audubon County case. Anderson was fined $1,000 with a $150 surcharge. The court found him…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending May 1
In Greene County magistrate court judgments were entered against Brittiany Ashby of Grand Junction on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and disorderly conduct. She was fined $250 with a $37.50 surcharge of each count. Court costs were $60. A judgment was entered against Rebecca Lynn Chumbley of Grand Junction on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. She was…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – April 2026
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office Thursday, April 30: At 7:16 am a deputy investigated a complaint of animal neglect in Scranton. At 8:09 am the sheriff, deputies, Greene County Ambulance, and Grand Junction Fire responded to a two-vehicle accident in the 1100 block of U Ave north of Grand Junction. Curtis Weston of…
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