Grow Greene County organizers hope that by Thursday morning, every business around the courthouse square will be displaying Grow Greene County’s signature colors and logo in their windows. Pictured is Guy Richardson (left) checking the placement of the sign in the window of his business, Greene County Abstract, while Matt Kingdon of Wild Rose Entertainment helps from below. Richardson and…
Read MoreDay: May 28, 2014
Primary election is next Tuesday, June 3
Republicans have more choices to make than Democrats in the primary election next Tuesday, June 3, with a race for the nomination for US Senate leading conversation. Sam Clovis, Joni Ernst, Mark Jacobs, Scott Schaben and Matt Whitaker are all seeking the nomination for the seat vacated by long-time senator Democrat Tom Harkin. Gov Terry Branstad is being challenged in his…
Read MoreCounty high schools add to their alumni rosters
Paton-Churdan High School and Greene County High School both held commencement exercises last Sunday afternoon. At Paton-Churdan, Taylor Carroll (left) was honored as salutatorian and Emma Tilley (right) was valedictorian. There were nine members in the class. Greene County High School’s commencement acknowledged both Jefferson-Scranton and East Greene traditions. The class of 2014 is the last class to receive J-S…
Read MoreDrake, Holz vying for nomination for county treasurer
In Greene County, along with voting for a candidate for U.S. Senate, Republicans will select a candidate for county treasurer. Phyllis Drake and Kristi Holz are both seeking the GOP nomination. Both candidates provided information about their qualifications for the office. They were asked to respond to four questions: What is your educational background and previous job experience? What are…
Read MoreMemorial Day around the county
Memorial Day observances were held at cemeteries all over Greene County, all over Iowa and all over the nation. Many of them included VFW or American Legions honor guards. At Highland Township in Churdan, American Legion Edward English Post 198 provided military honors. At Scranton, Boy Scouts of Troop 536 raised the American flag. Greene County graduate Gabe Bardole was…
Read MoreDemolition of Rippey school building on track for June
Demolition of the Rippey school building has been delayed at virtually every step of the project, but the East Greene board of education may yet meet its goal of having the building razed before the board dissolves June 30. Building and grounds director Shawn DeMoss told the board at its regular meeting May 21 that asbestos removal is complete. The…
Read More“AlI know is what I have words for.”
~a column by Colleen O’Brien A 19th-century philosopher named Ludwig Wittgenstein said this, and it makes sense. If I don’t have a word for it, especially for an abstract thought or for an object that is not right in front of me, how do I tell someone what it is or what I think about it? Part of the anger…
Read MoreLincoln Highway interpretive site may be finished this summer
After nearly a decade in the works, the Lincoln Highway interpretive site at the Lions Club Tree Park in Grand Junction may be completed this summer. For the past several years, the site near the east end of the Highway 30 overpass in Grand Junction has reminded motorists of Stonehenge, with a row of stone-looking pillars in varying heights. Piles…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending May 23
In Greene County district court Kelsi Elizabeth Gross, 24, of Jefferson was granted a deferred judgment after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of unauthorized use of credit She was placed on probation for two years. She must pay a civil penalty of $625, a Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge of $125, $410.88 victim restitution, $650 restitution for her…
Read MoreJefferson city council delays on budget amendment, beekeeping ordinance
The Jefferson city council delayed two actions anticipated for the May 27 regular meeting. The council had previously set a public hearing to amend the FY ’14 budget for Tuesday’s meeting. Instead, the council set Tuesday, June 10, at 5:30 pm for the public hearing. The first public notice of the budget amendment had included an incorrect number, invalidating that…
Read MoreTree Tracings
Greene County Genealogical Society by Valerie Ogren MEETING NOTICE: The next meeting will be Saturday, June 7, at 10 am in the basement of the Jefferson public library. Guest will be Theresa Liewer from Des Moines. Her talk will be “Travel to Ireland.” She has traveled there several times and also helps others find their Irish roots. If you have questions…
Read MoreNew 3-year-old preschool plans parent info session
Parent Night June 2 Parents of children interested in preschool for 3-year-olds in the Greene County School District are invited to a Parent Night Monday, June 2, at 6:30 pm at the elementary school located at 401 E Russell in Jefferson. To be eligible for the preschool for 3-year-olds, children need to be 3 years old on or before Sept. 15,…
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