Northey recognizes efforts by fuel marketers to offer and promote renewable fuels DES MOINES –Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey announced that Russ and Barb Danielsen from Southern Iowa Oil and Jason Stauffer from STAR Energy are the 2014 winners of the Secretary’s Biodiesel and Ethanol Marketing Awards. The awards were created by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land…
Read MoreDay: January 15, 2014
Shout-out to Jefferson, Bell Tower Festival in State of the State address
Gov Terry Branstad used a broad brush in his State of the State address Tuesday morning, speaking in general terms of progress made in the past year and of his goals for the 2014 legislative session. He named only one county specifically, Lee County in southeast Iowa. He named only five cities- Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Cedar Falls…
Read MoreNew look for 2014 Relay for Life
The 2014 Greene County Relay for Life will have a new format and a new look. This year’s Relay, slated for April 26 at the Greene County Community Center, will feature a 5K “Color Out Cancer” run/walk, along with the traditional laps on the Community Center’s walking track.
Read MoreTeacher negotiations ‘challenging’; lay-offs possible
Negotiating the teacher contract will be particularly challenging this year, Greene County school superintendent Tim Christensen told the Greene County board of education at its regular meeting Jan. 8.
Read MoreLiz Garst entertains, shares history
The 75 persons who attended Liz Garst’s program “Peace Through Corn” at the Greene County Historical Museum in Jefferson Sunday were reminded how entertaining a history lesson can be. Liz Garst is the daughter of Steve and Mary Garst and the granddaughter of Roswell and Elizabeth Garst of Coon Rapids, the Iowa farmers who hosted Nikita and Nina Khrushchev Sept.…
Read MorePast due water bills topic for Jeff city council
Parking fines to increase soon The Jefferson city council at its Jan. 14 meeting approved the third reading of an amended ordinance increasing parking fines. The ordinance will be effective after legal publication. Non-specific parking fines will increase from $10 to $25. Snow emergency parking violations will increase from $25 to $50. Also at the meeting, the city council approved…
Read MoreAdults invited to read in Jeff library’s winter reading program
“It’s Reading Cats ‘n Dogs!” The Jefferson Public Library will hold its 5th annual adult winter reading program from January 8 to March 8. With the theme, “It’s Reading Cats ‘n Dogs!” Those who would like to participate may pick up an activity packet at the library. The adult winter reading program is free and open to anyone with a…
Read MoreChamber to hold annual meeting, present ABC Award
Greene County Chamber and Development invites the public to attend the 2013 annual meeting and wrap-up, Monday, Jan. 27, at the Elks Lodge, 103 W Harrison Street, in Jefferson. Social hour begins at 5:30 pm with dinner at 6:15. The agenda includes a wrap-up of 2013, introductions of new board members and the announcement of the 2013 winner of the…
Read MoreRehearsals continue for “Sound of Music”
Rehearsals are well under way for the Community Players of Greene County’s upcoming production of “The Sound of Music.” Pictured in rehearsal are Nicole Friess Schilling as Maria (right) with the von Trapp children (from left) Anna Pound as Liesl, Michael Kennedy as Friedrich, Danielle Johnson as Louisa, Jack Schilling as Kurt, Samantha Hardaway as Brigitta, Madison Hall as Marta…
Read MoreGreene County Extension hosting free course on shopping for health insurance
With fewer than 11 weeks remaining to meet requirements for having health insurance, or else pay a penalty, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering a free workshop to help Greene County residents understand how to make smart choices for purchasing health care coverage. The workshop will take place Thursday, Jan. 23, from 6 to 8 pm at the Greene County Extension…
Read MoreJanuary is Mentoring Month in Greene County
Greene County board of supervisors at its Jan. 9 meeting declared January 2014 Mentoring Month in Greene County to coincide with statewide and nationwide efforts during the 13th annual National Mentoring Month campaign. This proclamation recognizes the fact that every day quality mentoring programs in our state connect thousands of mentors to our young people and cultivate relationships that provide crucial…
Read MoreRam girls plan Pink Out event
The Greene County girls basketball team invites the community to participate in the fourth annual PINK-OUT Night Tuesday, Jan. 28. The Rams will play South Hamilton at 6 pm in the Middle School gym. All proceeds of special activities during evening will be donated to help fight the battle against cancer. “Cancer has affected many of our lives and we encourage you to wear pink…
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