The county supervisors accepted the recommendation from the compensation board to increase the salaries of county elected officials except themselves by 3 percent, and awarded themselves a 2 percent pay increase.
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Extension tells speakers for 2014 Crop Fair
This winter’s Boone and Greene County Crop Fair is designed to help local growers achieve a more profitable operation. The program will be held Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the Odgen Community Center, 114 Southwest 8th Street in Ogden. The free program runs from 9 am to 12 pm with complimentary lunch served at noon. Reservations are requested by Feb.14.
Read MoreDenny Launter in Hall of Heroes
Greene County resident Denny Lautner (right), whose trivia questions have stumped Greene County Fair-goers, members of the Greene County Historical Society and others for years, was inducted into Van and Bonnie’s Hall of Heroes last Frieday on Van and Bonnie in the Morning. The show was broadcast on WHO-Radio, 1040 AM. The feature highlights “unsung heroes” of central Iowa.
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Jan. 31
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Jan. 29 against William Warren Lawrence of Jefferson on a charge of theft-fifth degree. Lawrence was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge and a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge. Court costs were $60. Cases were initiated as follows: Zakkariah Dylan-Levi Boudewynn of Jefferson, interference with official acts, disorderly conduct and public…
Read MoreDeadline approaching for Community Foundation grant applications
Applications for the Greene County Community Foundation’s 2014 grant cycle are now available at the ISU Extension & Outreach office in Jefferson and online at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/greene/content/greene-county-community-foundation (Note: The link was updated Feb. 3.) Completed applications are due at the Extension office by 4:30 pm Thursday, Feb. 13.
Read MoreThe Future and the Past
~a column by Colleen O’Brien I’m told by the “be here now” folks that I’m supposed to be living in the present. The meditators and the metaphysicalists claim this is the road to happiness on this plane. Being here now is problematic, however, because being here now means I have to keep thinking of now, which makes now very boring.…
Read MoreLocal VFW seeks funds for building rehab
VFW Post 9599 has always stepped up with financial help for local groups, using proceeds from its Bingo games and Friday night all-you-can-eat fish and chicken suppers for donations to the Relay for Life, the Jefferson park and recreation department, Boy Scouts, the high school yearbook and more. The post also donates to veterans’ projects and the VA hospital. Now,…
Read MoreGreene County Extension offers free tax prep
Low and moderate income families are eligible for free tax preparation services this month, thanks to a volunteer service being coordinated by Greene County Extension. Appointments are being scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Greene County Extension office in Jefferson. The service is part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The program is open to Iowa residents…
Read MoreSchroeder appointed to state commission
Amy Schroeder of Jefferson was appointed Feb. 4 by Gov Terry Branstad to the judicial nominating commission for District 2B, the judicial district in which Greene County lies. The commission screens applicants for district judgeships and submits a list of nominees to the governor. The governor appoints district judges from the list. Schroeder’s term is Feb. 1, 2014 through Jan.…
Read MoreTLC Wednesday fellowship changes speaker schedule
The calendar of speakers in Trinity Lutheran Church’s Wednesday Community Fellowship series has changed due to speaker availability. All area residents of all ages are welcome. Social time begins at 3 pm, with the speaker at 4 and a light supper at 5:30. There is no charge. The revised schedule follows: Feb. 12- Mikki Schwarzkopf and her antique Valentine collection…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Jan. 31
In Greene County district court Justin Yager, 29, of Carnavon was sentenced Jan. 28 to 48 hours in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of possession of methamphetamine. The jail time was suspended and he was placed on informal probation for one year. He must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any recommended treatment…
Read MoreRevenue protection and 2014 crop outlook topics at ag marketing meetings
Greene County Extension and Boone County Extension are partnering again this year to host two crop marketing meetings in Ogden, open free of charge to anybody interested in learning more through hearing guest speakers who are experts on the topic.
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