The 100 or so people who attended a town hall meeting Monday at the Greene County Community Center were recruited as ambassadors to help fill needs created by anticipated job growth in the county. The 75-minute meeting was organized by Ken Paxton, executive director of Greene County Development Corp (GCDC) to share information and to let residents know what their…
Read MoreDay: August 20, 2014
The difference a day makes
Youngsters got a big lesson in the difference a day can make. Tuesday, the Jefferson municipal pool was the place to enjoy an afternoon of fun in warm, sunny weather.
Read MoreStill no answer on Hy-Vee “clinic” space
The question of an 8,150 square-foot area on the west side of the new Hy-Vee grocery store labeled “clinic” on the most recent site plan is still unanswered. With the termination of McFarland Clinic Jefferson’s lease at Greene County Medical Center effective next May, area residents are watching to see where that clinic might relocate.
Read MoreSheriff Haupert talks about ‘detainers’
Greene County has been named in regional and statewide news many times this summer with the approval of a gaming license for Wild Rose Jefferson, the Ram softball team’s successful state tournament appearances, and even top notch young talent in the Bill Riley Talent Search at the Iowa State Fair. The county was in the news earlier this week for…
Read MoreGreene County board looking at revised “good conduct” policy
The Greene County board of education will at its regular meeting this Wednesday, Aug. 20, have the first reading of a revised eligibility policy – the good conduct policy – that is both good news and bad news for violating students. The good news is that students will be given a fourth “strike,” amending the “three strikes, you’re out” policy…
Read MoreGreene county district court, week ending Aug. 15
In Greene County district court Lloyd Earl Dagit, 76, of Jefferson was sentenced to two days in jail after he changed his plea to guilty Aug. 13 to a charge of operating while intoxicated (OWI)-first offense. He must pay a $48 per day sheriff’s fee for the time he serves. He was fined $1,250 with a $437.50 surcharge and a…
Read MoreDoug Hawn inducted into Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame
Greene County native and longtime Greene County 4-H volunteer and advocate Doug Hawn (pictured, right) is the latest Greene County inductee to the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame. During a ceremony held at the Iowa State Fair 4-H Exhibits Building on Aug. 17, Hawn was recognized for his significant contributions to the Greene County 4-H program. The award was presented…
Read MoreThe spirit of the time
~a column about Jefferson by Colleen O’Brien You’d think we’d found shamrocks all over the ground or oil underneath, for the boom going on in Jefferson is everywhere apparent, drawing ideas and energy. The casino folks have broken ground; the hospital addition is far advanced; and soon the Hy Vee will get back to its plan for a grocery store…
Read MoreProcess begins to extend water, sewer to casino site
The Jefferson city council will hold a public hearing and bid letting next Tuesday, Aug. 26, at 5:30 pm on a project to extend water and sewer lines to the Wild Rose Jefferson site and N. Mulberry St north of Highway 30. The water/sewer extension to Wild Rose will also provide capacity for the industrial park south of Syngenta Seeds.
Read MoreFirst Baptist Church of Churdan to mark 125th anniversary Sunday
First Baptist Church in Churdan is celebrating its 125th anniversary with a day-long event on Sunday, Aug. 24. First Baptist Church in Churdan was organized in April 1889 with 34 members who met in Rogers Hall. The first church was built in 1891 on the present site and dedicated in October, debt free. The first pastor was L A Lovelace…
Read MoreCarey resigns from P-C school board
Board to appoint new member Paton-Churdan school board member Greg Carey announced his resignation from the board at its regular meeting Aug. 13. The resignation is effective on Sept. 12 or when a new board member is appointed, whichever is earlier. Carey gave no explanation except that his family has decided to “do some things differently at home.” “I’ve enjoyed…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Aug. 15
In Greene County magistrate court magistrate Eric Neu presided over a trial Aug. 13 in which Eric William Chrystal of Jefferson was found not guilty of harassment-third degree and disorderly conduct. The charges were dismissed with costs assessed to the state.
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