Grand Junction mayor Gerald Herrick and sheriff Steve Haupert met with the county board of supervisors Monday to talk and brainstorm about a growing problem – dogs! Every town in the county except Jefferson contracts with the sheriff’s office for law enforcement services. Animal control has become the responsibility of the sheriff’s office, and the number of calls is increasing.
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Jeff council approves first reading of housing code
The Jefferson city council at its March 11 meeting approved the first reading of an ordinance adopting the 2012 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). The council’s housing committee has spent considerable time reviewing the code and recommends its adoption.
Read MoreJPRD hosting March 22 events
The Jefferson park and recreation department (JPRD) is hosting a pair of fun, one day events. Families can enjoy an afternoon of fun at the Shrine Circus on Saturday, March 22. JPRD is providing free transportation to the Jacobson Building at the State Fairgrounds in Des Moines and the Shriners are providing free tickets to anyone riding the bus.
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending March 7
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered against Douglas Alan Berglund of Ogden on a charge of harassment. He was fined $100 with a $35 surcharge and $60 court costs. Persons paid fines for scheduled traffic violations during the week ending March 8 as follows:
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~a column by Colleen O’Brien Age seems to color memory; the stories get better. Enhanced by a bit of rearranging of sentences and paragraphs and chapters, my stories suit me or they’re tossed. I alter dialogue. I get tired of always being the spineless wimp in my true memories, so periodically, I make myself the hero. After 50 years I…
Read MoreMedical center trustees OK tax levy rate unchanged since 2008
The Greene County Medical Center board of trustees approved a budget that holds the property tax levy at $2.74 (per $1,000 dollars of taxable valuation) for fiscal year 2015. The levy rate is unchanged since 2008.
Read MoreWimpy Kid party slated at Jeff library
The Jefferson Public Library will host a “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” party Thursday, March 20, from 4 to 5:30 pm at the library. Children in grades 3-5 are invited. “Wow! A wimpy kid party…finally! I can’t wait. Just think of the fun… Cheese Touch Game… Clothes Relay Race… Manny Cereal Toss (Dad said I had to tell you that it…
Read MoreJefferson city council OKs utility study
The Jefferson city council at its March 11 meeting approved a contract with MHF Engineering for a study of the water and sewer infrastructure in the northwest portion of the city. Cost of the study is $13,750, which will come from the city’s wastewater fund.
Read MoreMedical center’s local economic impact grows in past year
Adds nearly $16 million and 354 jobs to local economy Greene County Medical Center generates 354 jobs that add $15,627,696 to the Greene County area economy, according to the latest study by the Iowa Hospital Association (IHA). In addition, the medical center’s employees by themselves spend $2,376,988 on retail sales and contribute $142,619 in state sales tax revenue.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending March 7
In Greene County district court cases were initiated against Richard Allen Frye, 33, of Grand Junction, charged with distributing counterfeit substance (marijuana) to a person under age and child endangerment; and against Nicole Marie Frye, 33, of Grand Junction, charged with distributing a counterfeit substance (marijuana) to a person under age near a school- aiding and abetting, and child endangerment.
Read MoreFree ‘March Mania’ contest returns
Jefferson Telecom announces a free NCAA men’s basketball tournament contest sponsored by local businesses. March Mania is free and easy to enter: go to www.jeffersonmarchmania.com and fill out an online bracket. The contest is open to all residents of Greene County who are 18 or older.
Read MoreVideo highlights medical center expansion, renovation project
Part of “Investing in Tomorrow’s Care” capital fund drive The steering committee of Greene County Medical Center’s “Investing in Tomorrow’s Care” capital fund drive recently released a video (below) featuring patient and family testimonials and an explanation of the $22.5 million expansion and renovation project. With John Gerken and Rick Morain as co-chairs, the committee hopes to raise $4 million…
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