Soybeans will be planted at potential casino site Many Greene County eyes were on Council Bluffs last Thursday as the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission decided the fate of an application from promoters in Linn County for Cedar Crossing Casino in Cedar Rapids. With the IRGC’s denial of that license, the fate of the Grow Greene County/Wild Rose Casino application…
Read MoreDay: April 23, 2014
Many events planned for Relay for Life
Months of planning by dozens of volunteers will culminate in the American Cancer Relay for Life of Greene County this Saturday at the Greene County Community Center in Jefferson. Relay team check-in and walking, check-in for the Color Out Cancer 5K run/walk, luminaria sales, silent auction bidding and survivors/caregivers registration will all begin at 9:30 am. The group photo of…
Read MoreTammy Smith wins two-minute romp through Fareway
She trained, plotted and planned. When the time came, Tammy Smith of Jefferson was ready. Saturday morning, Smith arrived bright and early at Fareway in Jefferson with her own cheering squad. She was ready to make the most of her two-minute shopping spree. Smith is one of six winners in Our Iowa’s “Extreme Kitchen Makeover.” She won by finding a…
Read MoreBill to expand protective orders to family pets ready for Governor’s signature
A bill that will make it easier for victims of domestic violence to move toward a safer life for themselves and their families, including their pets, is now only one signature – the Governor’s – away from becoming law. The Iowa House on April 15 passed HF 286 by a vote of 87-10. The Senate had unanimously passed a similar…
Read MoreSchools offering summer school as ‘opportunity’
Some Greene County parents will receive what may be perceived as bad news at parent-teacher conferences next week. The district’s new literacy policy, which requires that students not proficient at reading either attend summer school or be retained at their current grade level, is now in effect.
Read MoreEG board accepts bid for demolition of Rippey building
Preliminary work toward demolition of the 1921 Rippey school building is nearly complete. East Greene building and grounds director Shawn DeMoss reported to the school board last week that asbestos removal was 90 percent complete.
Read MorePlan now for medical center auxiliary garage sale
The Greene County Medical Center auxiliary asks area residents to remember the auxiliary garage sale as they do their spring cleaning. The annual fundraiser features new or used household items, books, holiday decorations, furniture, clothing, shoes, toys and more.
Read MoreStudent art showcased at Home State Bank
Home State Bank will host an exhibit of art by Greene County High School students Friday, April 25, from 3 to 5 pm in the bank lobby. Among the students who teacher Diane Kunzler has selected to exhibit their art are (from left) seniors Emily Vander Wilt and Rielly Stratton, and sophomore David Petersen.
Read MoreJefferson city council notes, April 22
Beekeeping within the city limits and infrastructure improvement in the northwest part of the city were among items discussed by the Jefferson city council at its regular meeting April 22 Bees: The Jefferson planning and zoning commission will be asked to take a look at allowing beekeeping in within the city limits. Cail Calder of Scranton, who does business as…
Read MorePaton library hosting Kite Days
The Paton library encourage patrons and resident to “go fly a kite” at Paton Kite Days this weekend. A story hour with a kite theme will be held Saturday, April 26, from 10 to 11 am at the library. On Sunday, people of all ages are invited to make and fly kites from 2:30 to 4:30 pm at the Loren…
Read MoreSupervisors OK Hardin Township hog expansion
Following a public hearing that lasted only eight minutes the Greene County board of supervisors on Monday approved a motion to recommend to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources that it approve an application for a permit for Jay and Justin Ostrander, doing business as Greene Valley Inc, to expand their confinement hog operation.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending April 18
Fines levied in September 2012 oil spill: There was disposition April 15 in Greene County district court in a case that grabbed headlines across the region 18 months ago. Financial judgments and a suspended jail sentence were entered against Kurt Krieger, 54, of Jefferson, after he pleaded guilty to negligent discharge of a pollutant, a serious misdemeanor. The charge stems from…
Read More