Many local county seats were unopposed in Tuesday’s election. But there were some contested races. In Adair County, Republican Ryan Benn narrowly defeated Democrat Michael D. Maynes for the County Attorney position by just 60 votes, winning 1,599 to 1,539. In Adams County, Republican Leland Shipley defeated Juli Cooper in Supervisor in District 4 by […] The post Local County Election Results appeared first on KJAN.

LOIS HOADLEY, 90, of Greenfield passed away on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, at the Greenfield Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.  Funeral services for LOIS HOADLEY are pending at the Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield.  —————————————————- Online condolences may be made to the family at www.lambfuneralhomes.com. The post LOIS HOADLEY, 90 Of Greenfield (pending) appeared first on KJAN.

In area county races, many on the ballot are unopposed. But there are some races to keep an eye on to day. In Adair County, Republican Ryan Benn and Democrat Michael D. Maynes are vying for the County Attorney position. In Adams County, the race for Supervisor in District 4 features Republican Leland Shipley and […] The post Local Contested County Races to Watch Today appeared first on KJAN.

Marie Lowe, 97, of Orient passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026, at her home. Funeral services are pending at the Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.lambfuneralhomes.com. The post MARIE LOWE, 97, Of Orient (pending) appeared first on KJAN.

The Adair County Sheriff’s office issued a report on recent arrests. On October 19th, 56 year old Thomas Michael Yarges of Des Moines was charged with Theft in the First Degree. He was accused of stealing a 2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 High Country at a Maverik store in Stuart on July 21st. Yarges had bond […] The post Adair County Sheriff Lists Recent Arrests appeared first on KJAN.

CHARLOTTE GARSIDE, 95, of Massena passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at the Greenfield Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.  Funeral services for CHARLOTTE GARSIDE are pending at the Lamb Funeral Home in Massena. Lamb Funeral Home has the arrangements. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.lambfuneralhomes.com. The post CHARLOTTE GARSIDE, 95, of Massena, Svcs. Pending appeared first on KJAN.

DAVID YOUNG, 74, of Casey, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at his home. Funeral services for DAVID YOUNG are pending at the Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield. Lamb Funeral Home has the arrangements. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.lambfuneralhomes.com. The post DAVID YOUNG, 74, of Casey, Svcs. Pending appeared first on KJAN.

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MARY GILES, 86, of Greenfield, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at her home. Graveside Services for MARY GILES will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at the Greenfield Cemetery.  The Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield is in charge of the professional arrangements. The family will greet friends on Wednesday, […] The post MARY GILES, 86, of Greenfield appeared first on KJAN.