Dear Editor: Often times you hear about how bad kids are these days. However, as a teacher I get to see the good side of kids every single day. Last week at Paton-Churdan Community School, we celebrated World Down Syndrome Day in honor of one of our students. Together we learned about Down syndrome; how people are different from each other,…
Read MoreMonth: March 2014
City names Heater to building and zoning post
Also hears from Alliant Energy, Unger Insurance ~by Denise O’Brien Van, for Greene CountyNewsOnline The new building and zoning officer for the city of Jefferson is very familiar to many residents. Former Greene County sheriff Tom Heater starts work on March 31, replacing Mike Wright, who resigned recently from the fulltime post. His appointment was approved by the city council at…
Read MoreJPRD offering soccer for children under age 6
The Jefferson park and recreation department is currently accepting registrations for the U6 soccer program. 6:30 pm through May 12. Shin guards are mandatory and parent volunteer coaches are needed. For more information on the program or to register visit the Greene County Community Center, 204 West Harrison in Jefferson, or call 515-386-3412.
Read MoreEast Greene board discusses future of school-owned property
The East Greene school board had what board president Marc Hoffman called “healthy discussion” about the future of school-owned property at its regular meeting March 19. “I think this is all healthy,” Hoffman said. “I think it’s going to relieve a lot of tension with the rest of the locals. They are all worried about each one of these pieces.…
Read MoreFCCLA conducting a Soles for Souls collection
The Greene County High School chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is doing a Soles for Souls collection. All students and families are encouraged to donate their gently used shoes for distribution by FCCLA to families that need shoes. Shoes can be dropped off at the high school or at any Greene County school. Persons who…
Read MoreBridge meeting set for April 1
The Iowa Department of Transportation will host an informational meeting about a pair of bridge replacements at Grand Junction Tuesday, April 1, from 5 to 6:30 pm at the school cafeteria in Grand Junction. The meeting was previously scheduled last month but was postponed due to weather. Under consideration is the replacement of the overpass over the Union Pacific railroad…
Read MoreFree workshop on prevention of child sexual abuse
Participants will learn how to help prevent child sexual abuse and the impact of an estimated 40 million victims in the U.S. at an upcoming “Stewards of Children” workshop. The next workshop is set for Thursday March 27, at the Jefferson-Scranton elementary school in Jefferson from 6:30 to 9 pm. The workshop created by Darkness to Light, a non-profit dedicated to the…
Read MoreSevere weather spotter class slated in Jefferson
Dennis Morlan, Greene County director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, announced Monday that a weather spotter class will be offered in Jefferson Wednesday April 2, starting at 7 pm. The class will be hosted by the Jefferson fire department and will be presented in the city hall meeting room located at 220 N. Chestnut.
Read MoreEarly registration deadline near for Color Out Cancer walk/run
The April 1st deadline for early registration is fast approaching for the Relay for Life Color Out Cancer 5K walk/run to take place on April 26. The registration fee on or before April 1 is $20 for ages 13 and older or $10 for ages 12 years and under. Persons who register April 2 or later will an additional $5.
Read MoreWild Rose looking east for insight on planning site visit
For Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation and Tom Timmons, president and chief operating officer of Wild Rose Entertainment, being second in line is an advantage. Grow Greene County and Wild Rose Entertainment are seeking a gaming license from the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) for a Greene County casino. They’re working two months behind a group trying to get…
Read MoreCattlemen hold annual banquet, trophy auction
More than 40 bidders combined to help the Greene County Cattlemen’s Association raise a record $17,975 at the group’s annual banquet and trophy auction Saturday, March 15, at the Elks lodge in Jefferson. The auction followed a rib-eye steak dinner prepared and served by the Jefferson Does. Auctioneers Gary Rupiper, Terry Laughery and Will Epperly coaxed bids for 39 trophies…
Read MoreConstruction class house on track for May completion
Greene County school board members, and particularly board president Sam Harding, are closely watching the high school construction class as the seven-student crew scrambles to complete a house project that is now in its second year. Construction class instructor Chuck Wenthold attended the Greene County board’s regular meeting March 12 with a schedule in hand and a tentative completion date…
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