No One Home When Fire Reportedly Started Outside Jefferson Residence
Photo: residence pre-fire The Jefferson Fire Department was assisted by the Jefferson Police Department and Greene County Emergency Medical Services at a house fire Monday evening. They responded at approximately 6:46 p.m. to 406 East State St.
Updated–Carroll Water Tower Back In Service, Routine Water Use May Resume
Two projects on the Carroll water tower that began last September are finally now complete. Painting on both the exterior and interior and the introduction of a mixing paddle to keep water in the tower moving meant
Bishops Ask For Commutation Of Death Sentence In Iowa Man’s Execution Scheduled For July 17
Early last week, the Supreme Court ruled that federal executions, which have not occurred since 2003, will be allowed to resume. One of those slated for execution is an Iowa man, who was sentenced to death by
Iowa Crops Saw Drier Weather And Warmer Temps Over The Past Week
It wasn’t necessarily great news for some parts of the state as the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report for the week ending July 5 showed an average of six days suitable for field work. Warmer than
Jefferson Man Remains In Jail On Assault And Drug Charges
A Jefferson man remains in custody Monday morning following a domestic abuse report and subsequent drug charges. The Jefferson Police Department was notified that a couple had been seen fighting in a yard in the 500 block
Greene County Sheriff’s Vehicle Struck In Backing Accident
A Greene County Sheriff’s Office vehicle suffered about $1,000 worth of damages in a backing accident last Thursday. The Jefferson Police Department responded to the scene in the 100 block of East Monroe Street at approximately 10
Gov. Reynolds Directs Nearly Half A Billion To Unemployment Relief
Late last week, Iowa Gov., Kim Reynolds, announced the redirection of nearly half a billion dollars to aid in ensuring Iowans continue to receive unemployment insurance benefits and enable employers to remain in Tax Table 7 for
After Nearly Seven Years Of Remediation Efforts, A Carroll “Eye Sore” Is Expected To Be Erased In Next Few Months
It has been around seven years since the City of Carroll notified former owner of the City Apartments, Tom Daniel, that there were significant safety issues with the building at 224 North Main St. Carroll City Manager,
MRHC Adds Another Expert For Orthopedic Services
Manning Regional Healthcare Center (MRHC) will be offering additional orthopedic services beginning on Friday, July 17. Dr. Thomas Atteberry, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a sports medicine fellowship will be focusing on knee ACL reconstruction, knee and
Carroll County Positive COVID-19 Cases Nearing Triple Digits
Over the course of the holiday weekend, Carroll County positive COVID-19 numbers rose to 99. The age group with the highest numbers in the county are those 18 to 40 at 38 percent, followed closely by 41