Doug Hawn will be inducted into the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame at a ceremony next Sunday, Aug. 17, at the 4-H exhibit building on the State Fairgrounds. Hawn has served as Greene County Fair board secretary for 32 years. A lifelong 4-H member, he spends hundreds of hours each year in both physical labor and administrative tasks to…
Read MoreMonth: August 2014
New school year starts Wednesday, Aug. 20
Summer vacation comes to an end next Wednesday for students all over Greene County. Greene County elementary students will see more changes than the older students. All students in grades K-3 will attend school at the elementary on E. Russell St in Jefferson, a change in location and routine for students in the former East Greene district. Students in grades…
Read MorePaton-Churdan prepares to launch new school year
Paton-Churdan students will greet new teachers and support staff when the school year begins next Wednesday. Joining the Rocket staff are special education teacher Michelle Paulson, high school music director Kendra Wilke, and third grade teacher and cross-country coach Lauren King. Lindsey Klocke joins the staff as curriculum director. The school also has new support staff: Mitch Lewis, business manager and board secretary; James…
Read MoreCounty funds $15,000 for GJ Community Center
The Greene County board of supervisors at its Aug. 11 meeting approved $15,000 in funding for the new Greene County Community Center, paid at $5,000 a year for three years. The fundraising committee had submitted a request for $25,000 over five years. The money will come from the county’s Dreyfus fund. Diane Wise spoke on behalf of the application, saying…
Read MoreCarlson and others bringing home State Fair ribbons
Marianne Carlson of Jefferson is impressing judges of Iowa State Fair food contests as she does every year. In the first four days of the fair, she grabbed four blue ribbons and a pair of red ribbons. She netted $400 for a church kitchen fund with her first place entry in the Our Iowa Church Cookbook Favorites contest. The money…
Read MoreJeff council seeks broader use of LOSST revenues
The Jefferson city council at its Aug. 12 meeting approved ballot language for a renewal of the current 1-cent local option sales and service tax (LOSST) that would give the council more flexibility in using revenues from the tax. The city currently collects a 1-cent LOSST, with a sunset date of Dec. 31, 2016. The funds can be used only for…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Aug. 8
In Greene county magistrate court Brian Lee Berns of Jefferson was granted a deferred judgment Aug. 7 after he pleaded guilty to a charge of harassment-third degree. He was placed on informal probation for one year. He must pay a $250 civil penalty and $181.50 court costs. A charge of disorderly conduct was dismissed. Curtis Paul Carstens of Jefferson was…
Read MoreHunter safety course planned for next week
The Greene County conservation board will hold a hunter safety training course Aug. 19, 21, and 23. The course is scheduled for 6:30 to 9 pm on Tuesday and Thursday at the Milwaukee Road depot on E. Lincoln Way in Jefferson. The class on Saturday will be from 8 am to 4 pm at Slininger Woods west of Jefferson. Participants should…
Read MoreNominations open for non-partisan positions
The Greene County auditor’s office is accepting nomination papers for non-partisian offices on the Nov. 4 ballot. Papers are available now and must be submitted by Wednesday, Aug. 27, at 5 pm. Terms are expiring for: Ag Extension Council: David Higgins, Pam Olerich, Wendy Mount, Loel Larson, Marilyn Parker Soil and Water Conservation District: Andy Krieger, Bill Frederick Greene County…
Read MoreP-C senior to serve fourth year on state advisory council
Paton-Churdan senior Jacob Bundt will begin the second year of his second two-year term on the State of Iowa Youth Advisory Council. He will be the senior member on the council, being the only one of the 24 members in his fourth year. He is also the only member from northwest Iowa. Iowa Department of Human Rights director San Wong…
Read MoreGreene County 4-H picnic slated for Aug. 30
RSVP by Aug. 27 Greene County 4-H members, families, and volunteers are invited to a countywide Greene County 4-H picnic at Spring Lake Saturday, Aug. 30, beginning with a free meal served at 5 pm. Also invited are youth and families interested in joining or learning more about 4-H. The event is organized and sponsored by the Greene County 4-H…
Read MoreHy-Vee plans to begin work soon on Jefferson store
Jefferson city administrator Mike Palmer told the county board of supervisors during his monthly update Monday that building permits are prepared for a new Hy-Vee grocery store and issuance is pending the company’s payment of fees. Work on the 34,250 square-foot store is expected to begin in September or maybe sooner. “It’ll be a nice looking store,” Palmer said.
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