Parents lobby board to stand firm in request for discussion of relaxed borders The Greene County board of education at its May 20 meeting voted 6-1 against an operational sharing agreement with Paton-Churdan for a transportation director. Implementing the agreement would have brought an added $45,000 revenue to the Greene County district in the first year, with very little actual…
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County to help with demolition project in Dana
The city of Dana, Greene County’s smallest incorporated city, will get assistance from the county in dealing with an abandoned property. The Greene County supervisors agreed in principle to help with the demolition of a house on the west edge of the town, although the board hasn’t decided what that help will be.
Read MoreCity council okays $3.3 million in bond issues, amends current year budget
The Jefferson city council made short work Tuesday of a pair of public hearings on the sale of general obligation bonds totaling $3.3 million. Neither public hearing lasted more than a minute, with no public comments received prior to the meeting and no one present to comment. The council approved a resolution for a $3 million general obligation urban renewal…
Read MoreSchool to sell Rippey gym for $1
The Greene County board of education at its May 20 meeting approved the sale of the Rippey school property to the city of Rippey for $1. The sale includes the gymnasium, garage and adjoining property. The school will retain the sole rights to use the gym and garage for as long as the school desires, and all associated costs (utilities,…
Read MoreFarmers market opens Tuesday
The Greene County Farmers Market will begin the 2015 season on Tuesday, June 2. As in the past several years, the market will set up on the east side of the courthouse in Jefferson. Shoppers will be able to peruse the vendor stands promptly at 4 pm and continue until 6:30 pm.
Read MoreThomas Jefferson Gardens asks for tax abatement
Another Jefferson property will go off the property tax rolls when the county board of supervisors takes action on a request from the Thomas Jefferson Gardens board for an abatement of property taxes on the Gardens, located catty-corner southeast of the courthouse.
Read MoreChickens scratched from County Fair, State Fair
IDALS cancels live bird exhibitions in response to avian influenza outbreak DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship on May 21 announced an order to cancel all live bird exhibitions at county fairs, the Iowa State Fair, and other gatherings of birds due to avian influenza. The Department’s order begins immediately, is effective through the end…
Read MoreProbable case of avian influenza found in Webster County
Second neighboring county to Greene County; USDA updates on disposal, response DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is responding to two probable cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Adair and Webster counties. With the new announcements, Iowa now has 66 cases of the disease in the state. The Department has quarantined the premises…
Read MoreRain limits days of field work for farmers
Wet conditions continued in Iowa, delaying planting and allowing only 2.8 days suitable (2.5 days in west central Iowa) for fieldwork statewide during the week ending May 24, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Cattle producers had concerns about muddy feedlots while crop farmers experienced spraying delays. Farmers are evaluating the need to replant corn in low-lying areas.
Read MoreSalute to retiring teachers continues
Congratulations to retiring Greene County Community School District staff This is the second in a series of questions and answers with the 11 staff retiring from the Greene County Community School District (GCCSD). ~ by Lora Koch, The Scranton Journal SHERRI SCHWALLER, kindergarten teacher: Sherri Schwaller of Jefferson has worked for GCCSD fulltime since 1992, and was a substitute teacher for…
Read MoreJohn 15 Vineyard featured on IPTV series
John 15 Vineyard, located northwest of Scranton, will be featured on Iowa Public Television’s Iowa Ingredient series this Friday, May 29, at 6:30 pm, and Saturday, May 30, at 11:30 am.
Read MoreChurdan library starts summer reading program with military heroes
The Churdan public library will begin its summer reading program, with the statewide theme of “Every Hero Has a Story,” with a program featuring military heroes. The summer reading program will be held Wednesdays, starting June 3. A morning program aimed at preschool audiences will begin at 9:30 am. An afternoon program for children through fifth grade will begin at…
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