Aside from media, only two members of the public were at a public hearing Monday on a proposed ordinance enacting a tax exemption on value added to industrial property and cattle facilities. Included would be value added to cattle facilities, either through new construction or retrofitting existing facilities; new construction on industrial real estate, research-service facilities, warehouses and distribution center;…
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Ernst’s ‘traveling office’ in Jefferson Aug. 26
The office of U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) has scheduled hours for the “traveling office,” which is open to the public. The traveling office will be in Greene County Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 11 am to noon in the board room on the second floor of the courthouse in Jefferson.
Read MoreNew dentist coming to Jefferson
A dentist new to the community is the first to purchase a parcel in the industrial park on N. Elm (Highway 4) in Jefferson south of Syngenta Seeds. A sign at the site announces Jefferson Family Dentistry. Ken Paxton, Greene County Development Corp executive director, declined to name the dentist. Paxton said construction will begin soon and should be completed…
Read MoreChristensen talks about plans for middle school, intermediate school
Fourth in a series – existing middle school, intermediate school Voters in the Greene County Community School District will be asked at the regular school election Sept. 8 to approve a $20 million bond issue for construction to create a campus for grades 5-12 at the current high school site, and to add classroom space at the elementary school. Total…
Read MorePresidential hopefuls bellering for war
~a column by Colleen O’Brien If this doesn’t scare you, it scares me. Hostility, anger, violent rhetoric, combativeness, provocation, antagonism, aggression, taking umbrage, being indignant, always a readiness to fight, flat-out belligerence — talking war, warlike, hoping to wage war…. Objectionists to the Iran nuclear deal display all of the above behaviors. They say — they pretty much shout —…
Read MoreCrop conditions and weather summary, week ending Aug. 16
Mostly dry conditions throughout the week allowed Iowa farmers 5.9 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending Aug. 16, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. This is the first time this year the state has averaged more than 5.0 days suitable for fieldwork in consecutive weeks. Activities for the week included cutting hay, harvesting oats, and fungicide…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Bill Monroe
To the editor: FACT: Attending West Point on my tax dollar does not make a person’s opinions a fact, nor does working for a Fortune 500 company. Opinions are exchanged on the opinion page, but frequently are based upon facts. FACT: Geothermal systems do save money and are better for our environment. Ask B&D Manufacturing based here in Greene county.…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Jack Lewis
To the Editor: Buildings alone cannot improve the education of Greene County students. An expanded curriculum and dedicated and well-paid teachers can. Our children “deserve” an outstanding education, not keeping up with other school districts and their athletic complexes.
Read MoreGCDC supports school bond initiative
This is an open letter from the Greene County Development Corp in support of the local school bond initiative. Our membership and board strongly support this project because of its significant impact on the economic development of Greene County. Many residents only see the bond initiative as a means of improving our educational system but do not understand how critical…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Megan Holz
To the editor, Coming from a family of many public school teachers, I understand and truly value of the importance of education. I support the Greene Country School District’s plans to consolidate and modernize classroom space; however, I cannot support the bond referendum due the lack of relevant information provided by the district and the perceived lack of transparency in…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – John Thompson
To the editor, Recycling isn’t always a good thing. After losing a congressional race by almost 24 points, Jim Mowrer packed up his carpet bag and moved to Des Moines to try again. He announced this week his campaign to challenge incumbent Congressman David Young.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Aug. 17, 2015 News in and around Rippey: Michael and Jill Borgeson and Jace Johnson hosted a birthday dinner for their son and brother Seth on Sunday, Aug. 16. Some of Seth’s favorite people who were able to attend were his grandparents Mark Rose of Perry, Sharon and Chuck…
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