The county board of supervisors at its regular meeting Monday approved the first reading of an ordinance enacting the Local Option Sales and Services Tax (LOSST) approved by voters in the Nov. 4 election. Per the Code of Iowa, the county can approve one ordinance enacting the tax in all jurisdictions, even though the stated purpose for the revenue is…
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“Ready, set, shovel” is the word to business owners
The idea of the Jefferson street crew clearing snow from sidewalks around the business side of the courthouse square got as much traction as a pig on ice with the city council’s street committee. To do so would “open up a can of worms,” said committee chair Larry Teeples at the committee’s regular monthly meeting Nov. 18.
Read MoreGenesis offering one-stop shipping for holiday packages
Genesis Development, a provider of services for people with disabilities, has initiated a new service at its Jefferson location. With Christmas fast approaching and gifts to be purchased, packaged and shipped to friends and family far and near, the corrugated department at Genesis Development has expanded its scope and is now offering one-stop packaging and shipping services.
Read MoreGreene County board discusses PPEL projects
The Greene County school board discussed at its Nov. 12 meeting projects to be funded by the physical plant and equipment levy (PPEL) in 2015. Two big ticket items — an 84-passenger bus and new bleachers at the football field — are still on the list, but some items were put “on hold,” freeing up funds for needed work at the…
Read MoreGreene County board discusses future of Rippey property
The Greene County school board plans to honor a resolution of the East Greene board regarding disposition of the school property in Rippey, but who will pay what amount in the process is unknown. In anticipation of the demolition of the three-story classroom portion of the Rippey school, the East Greene board at its final meeting before the reorganization of…
Read MoreRoad project delayed by weather
A road project near Paton may be delayed an entire construction season due to the early wintry weather. County engineer Wade Weiss told the board of supervisors on Monday that paving Trinity Ave on the east edge of Paton may not be done until 2016. The project is being paid for with state funds through the RISE (Revitalize Iowa’s Sound Economy) economic development…
Read MoreWeather changes decorating plans for the county, not the city
Winter’s abrupt appearance last week delayed decorating the exterior of the courthouse for the holidays, but it didn’t change plans to decorate the courthouse square. According to county auditor Jane Heun, Durlam Electric planned to bring its lift truck and hang the large decorations on the south side of the courthouse late last week. The Veterans Day snow didn’t deter…
Read MoreGomez to lead Midwest Partnership as executive director
STUART – After a thorough search and interview process, Sarah Gomez has been named executive director of Midwest Partnership Economic Development Corporation (EDC). This represents a promotion for Gomez who has served as economic development coordinator and, most recently, interim executive director, playing a role in the organization since 2009.
Read MoreIncreased traffic enforcement slated next week
The Greene County sheriff’s office and the Jefferson police department will participate with state law enforcement officers in a Special Traffic Enforcement Program (sTEP) project Nov. 24-30. The Iowa Department of Public Safety’s Iowa Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) and law enforcement officers across Iowa remind drivers to take the time to buckle up, slow down and drive defensively in your…
Read MoreCorn harvest at 93 percent complete, soybeans at 98 percent
Coldest ‘early season’ temperature since 1991 Iowa farmers used the 5.0 days suitable for fieldwork to harvest one-tenth of the state’s corn crop during the week ending Nov. 16, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Cold temperatures and snow halted most farm activities, but some corn stalks were baled, and manure hauled.
Read MoreExtension hosting info session on new Farm Bill
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host an informational meeting about the new Farm Bill Thursday, Nov. 20, at 6:30 pm at the Leonard Good Community Building in Ogden. Greene County residents are invited to the free session. Pre-registration is requested by calling the Greene County ISU Extension office at 515-386-2138.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Nov. 14
In Greene County district court Jared Dean Dennhardt, 25, of Jefferson was sentenced Nov. 14 to 90 days in jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of assault-serious. The jail term was suspended and he was placed on informal probation for one year. He was fined $315 with a $110.25 surcharge. He must also pay restitution yet to be…
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