Report: Officer justified in Greene County shooting
A Jefferson police officer who fatally shot a suspect in July was legally justified in doing so, according to a report issued by the office of Iowa Attorney...
Sep 1, 2026Open source
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Jefferson, Iowa. Counties or equivalents associated with this area: Greene. Associated ZIP codes: 50129.
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Iowa AG report clears Jefferson officer in shooting after suspect stabbed him in the face
Iowa investigators say a Jefferson officer was legally justified in fatally shooting a suspect who stabbed him in the face during a July pursuit.
Sep 1, 2026Open source
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Annette Gordon-Reed to deliver Constitution Day address at UNI
Harvard University professor Annette Gordon-Reed will present "Thomas Jefferson and the Presidency" as the University of Northern Iowa
Aug 24, 2026Open source
14-year-old charged after deadly shooting in Jefferson County
Investigators say a deadly shooting in southeast Iowa was intentional, and a 14-year-old girl faces charges in the death of 7-year-old Jean-Grey Irvin.
Aug 14, 2026Open source
Iowa officer stabbed in face, suspect fatally shot after vehicle pursuit
The Jefferson Police officer shot the suspect as he got out of his vehicle and ran at him with a knife; the suspect then stabbed the officer in the face
Jul 28, 2026Open source
Greene County traffic stop turns deadly after suspect stabs Jefferson officer in the face
A police chase in Iowa ended in a ditch, where investigators say a driver armed with a knife attacked an officer before being shot.
Jul 28, 2026Open source
Man dies in officer-involved shooting near Jefferson
JEFFERSON — A man is dead, and a Jefferson police officer was stabbed in the face early Sunday morning after a traffic stop ended in a violent confrontatio...
Jul 27, 2026Open source
Former Iowa State star Joshua Jefferson's exudes gratitude after being picked in the NBA Draft's first round
Former Iowa State star Joshua Jefferson was drafted 28th overall in the NBA Draft by the Timberwolves on behalf of the Nets after recovering from a severe an...
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Where ISU's Joshua Jefferson, Tamin Lipsey project in NBA Draft
Expect there to be Iowa State representation in the 2026 NBA Draft with Joshua Jefferson and Tamin Lipsey.
Jun 22, 2026Open source
West Marshall keeps Greene County winless
JEFFERSON – West Marshall took advantage of shoddy Greene County defense to beat the Rams, 17-7, in Heart of Iowa Conference baseball action here Friday.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
West Marshall keeps Greene County winless
JEFFERSON – West Marshall took advantage of shoddy Greene County defense to beat the Rams, 17-7, in Heart of Iowa Conference baseball action here Friday.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
High court rules against Jefferson County attorney in Brady-Giglio case
FAIRFIELD — The Iowa Supreme Court on Friday unanimously upheld a state law allowing law enforcement officers to seek judicial review of their placement on...
May 1, 2026Open source
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2-Time Paralympic Gold Medalist Josh Turek Flips Iowa Senate Seat For Democrats
Turek’s victory comes after years of GOP wins in what was once considered a swing state.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
Democrats win US Senate, ending Republican dominance by harnessing voters’ frustration with Trump
Democrats retake control of the U.S. Senate in the 2026 midterm elections, with key victories in Texas, South Carolina, Iowa, Kansas and other battleground s...
Nov 4, 2026Open source
Speaker Johnson won’t run for GOP minority leader after blowout loss
House Speaker Rep. Mike Johnson Wednesday announced he won't run for Republican minority leader after the GOP's blowout loss in the midterms.
Nov 4, 2026Open source
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Jefferson is in Greene County, Iowa.
Region: Iowa
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2-Time Paralympic Gold Medalist Josh Turek Flips Iowa Senate Seat For Democrats
Turek’s victory comes after years of GOP wins in what was once considered a swing state.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
Democrats win US Senate, ending Republican dominance by harnessing voters’ frustration with Trump
Democrats retake control of the U.S. Senate in the 2026 midterm elections, with key victories in Texas, South Carolina, Iowa, Kansas and other battleground s...
Nov 4, 2026Open source
Speaker Johnson won’t run for GOP minority leader after blowout loss
House Speaker Rep. Mike Johnson Wednesday announced he won't run for Republican minority leader after the GOP's blowout loss in the midterms.
Nov 4, 2026Open source
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42.0093250, -94.3887680
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