~a column by Colleen O’Brien Why can’t we – or the four retired presidents…. Or someone, anyone, a police chief, a secretary, a four-star general, a garbage collector, a Supreme justice? – arrest the muskrat and his golfing friend? I’ve been confused about the rule of law since the attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. How many insurrectionists…
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View from My Window, Gov Tim Walz’s visit to DSM
This week’s VIEW FROM MY WINDOW is a guest column by my former Iowa Department of Health colleague, Kevin Teale. Kevin was the communications director for the Department. He attended the 3rd Congressional District town hall meeting in Des Moines March 14 at which Minnesota Gov Tim Walz spoke. I asked him to share his reactions. Thank you, Kevin. ~~~~~~~~~…
Read MoreFriends of the Library spring book sale April 10-12
The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library will kick off spring with the annual spring book sale. The sale opens Thursday, April 10, and runs through Saturday, April 12. With free admission and prices ranging from just 25¢ to $2, there’s no better time to stock up for summer reading. Plus, the Friends are now able to accept online payment…
Read MoreJean Fountain, 1929 – 2025
Memorial Mass for Jean Fountain, age 95, will be held Friday, March 28, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Jefferson. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Jefferson. Jean Fountain was born in Jamaica, Iowa, July 18, 1929, at the beginning of the Great Depression. Six months later the Nation family moved from Jamaica to Rippey, where she graduated…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending March 21
In Greene County district court Michee Chinyama, 29, of Ankeny was sentenced to 10 days in jail after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of driving while license barred. The jail sentence was suspended and she was placed on probation to Boone/Greene County Probation for one year. She must also complete 100 hours of community service. A…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending March 21
Cases were initiated in magistrate court during the week ending March 21 as follows: Liberty Ann Norgart of Grand Junction, harassment- third degree; Jason William Sheldahl of Boone, possession of drug paraphernalia; Travis Michael Heinz of Jefferson, violation of protective order and harassment- third degree, and in a separate case, domestic abuse assault, disorderly conduct- loud, raucous noise, interference with…
Read MoreDuWayne Kinne, 1943 – 2025
DuWayne A. Kinne, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2025, in Jefferson, at the age of 81. Born on June 8, 1943, in Fort Dodge, the son of Clarence and Margaret (Christopher) Kinne, DuWayne’s life was marked by his kindness, dedication, and hard work ethic, which guided him in all his…
Read MoreMark Taylor, 1963- 2025
Mark David Taylor passed away March 21, 2025, at St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll from complications after surgery. Born January 8, 1963, his radiant spirit and fun-loving nature left a lasting impression on all who met him. Mark was the son of Wayne and Jean Taylor. He attended school in Jefferson and graduated with the class of 1981. During high…
Read MoreTasler attends 4-H IGNITE in Washington, D.C.
Greene County 4-H member Ella Tasler of Paton was one of six 4-H members from southwest Iowa who recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to attend IGNITE by 4-H, a four-day interactive summit designed to help teens discover their spark, explore career pathways, and build skills that will prepare them for the future. The summit featured inspiring speakers, including Emily Calandrelli from Emily’s…
Read MoreCommunity Players to present comedy “Sylvia” April 4 – 6
Following successful stage productions by Greene County High School and Greene County Middle School students, the Community Players of Greene County is next in line with the comedy “Sylvia” by A.R. Gurney. Described as “a smart, silly, sophisticated and occasionally salty comedy,” empty-nester Greg finds a dog, Sylvia, in the park and brings her home. His wife Kate is not…
Read MoreIA House minority leader Konfrst to hold public forum in Jefferson March 30
Iowa House minority leader Jennifer Konfrst will hold a public forum Sunday, March 30, from 6 to 7 pm at the Welcome Center at Thomas Jefferson Gardens in Jefferson. Konfrst will make opening remarks and then answer questions from those in attendance. Discussion will begin at 5:30, prior to Konfrst’s arrival, providing an opportunity for a “gathering of minds, with…
Read MoreSupervisors hire veterans affairs administrator, promote clerk to deputy recorder
Billie Johnson-Daves will be the Greene Country veterans affairs administrator and general assistance manager, filling the position vacated when Mike Bierl retired in January. She will begin work March. 31. Johnson-Daves will work part-time for a wage of $22.50 per hour until she completes federal training and a background check. Her wage will increase to $25 at that time. The…
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