Greene County district court, week ending Aug. 18

In Greene County district court Rodney Wesley Reed, 60, of Grand Junction was sentenced Aug. 14 to 30 days in jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of criminal mischief- fourth degree, amended from criminal mischief- third degree. The jail time was suspended and he was placed on probation to Boone/Greene County Probation for one year. Reed was fined…

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Greene County magistrate court, week ending Aug. 18

In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Aug. 16 against Richard Randall Eatwell of Newton on a charge of theft- fifth degree. He was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge; both were suspended. he must pay $165.98 restitution to HyVee. Court costs were $60. Cases were initiated as follows: Cody Michael Husar of Churdan, possession/purchase of alcohol under…

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Greene County district court, week ending Aug. 11

Bailey Kendahl Barney, 24, of Jefferson pleaded not guilty Aug. 3 to a charge of operating while intoxicated. A trial was set for Oct. 31. Cases were initiated in district court during the week ending Aug. 11 as follows: Kyle Dean Rysavy, 24, of Jefferson, domestic abuse assault impeding air/blood flow causing bodily injury; and Nathan Ray Scott Pote, 32,…

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Grand Junction man found guilty of attempted murder

In Greene County district court Adam Eugene Coy, 31, of Grand Junction was found guilty at a jury trial of attempted murder, willful injury resulting in serious injury, and domestic abuse assault causing bodily injury. Coy was accused of shooting his domestic partner in the back of the head in their Grand Junction home Feb. 4. According to a brief…

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Reynolds appoints Beisch judge for District 2B

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced July 28 her appointment of Ashley Beisch as a district associate judge in Judicial Election District 2B. Beisch, of Boone, currently serves as assistant county attorney at the Webster County attorney’s office. She received both her undergraduate degree and law degree from Drake University Law School. Beisch fills a vacancy created by the retirement of District Associate…

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Greene County district court, week ending July 28

Cases were initiated in Greene County district court during the week ending July 28 as follows: Dalton Weber, 24, of Scranton, domestic abuse assault- third or subsequent offense; Bailey Kendahl Barney, 24, of Jefferson, operating while intoxicated; Brent Allan Cooper, 40, of Vincent, driving while license revoked and possession of marijuana; and Richard Burdine Young, 62, of Jefferson, operating while…

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Greene County magistrate court, week ending July 28

In Greene County magistrate court a judgment for a $105 fine with a $15.75 surcharge was entered against Amalle Shallom Mantay of Des Moines on a charge of providing false identification information. Court costs were $60. Cases were initiated during the week ending July 25 as follows: Breanna Dawn Mahers of Jefferson, assault; Susan Anne Walters of Lorimor, assault; and…

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Sheriff’s report – July 2023

Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Monday, July 31: At 7 am a deputy assisted with cattle out on 305th St and P Ave in Franklin Township. At 11:22 am a deputy investigated a complaint of illegal dumping in the 3400 block of 337th St in Washington Township. At 1:51 am a deputy investigated…

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