~by Senator Jerry Behn, District 24 April 15, 2016 This week in the Senate, we only debated a few bills each day as we try to get budget bills through the legislative process. Hopefully, we’ll see these bills come to the floor soon so we can move closer towards adjournment. Third grade retention and reading proficiency: On Wednesday the Senate passed…
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Medical center trustees receive IHA certification
Greene County Medical Center is one of only seven hospitals (out of 118) in the state whose entire board of trustees has received the Iowa Hospital Association’s (IHA) Trustee Education Certification (TEC). The trustees were recognized for this accomplishment at the 2016 IHA Governance Forum held in Des Moines on April 7.
Read MoreJefferson once again a Tree City USA
The city of Jefferson was recognized with a Tree City USA certificate at the annual Community Forestry Awards luncheon in Des Moines April 7. Brad Riphagen (center) accepted the certificate on behalf of the Jefferson tree committee. The certificate was presented by Iowa DNR deputy director Bruce Trautman (left) and state forester Paul Tauke (right).
Read MoreJeff council okays purchase of third downtown building
The Jefferson city council is continuing in the real estate business with the purchase of the corner building at 200 E. State St. The council at its April 12 meeting approved a purchase agreement with Bank of the West at a cost of $100. City attorney Bob Schwarzkopf told the council the city will realize a net gain in the…
Read MoreFeldmann wins Jefferson March Mania contest
A buzzer beating 3-pointer by the Villanova Wildcats clinched Benjamin Feldmann the first place spot in the Jefferson March Mania contest. Nearly 500 individuals participated in this year’s contest. Benjamin Feldmann earned the most points in the contest and was awarded a Dronium One with WiFi camera drone. Autumn Larson came in second place and received a Braven portable wireless…
Read MoreBranstad visits Hardin Township bioreactor
~by Jim Caufield, The Perry News As part of his ongoing effort to show his commitment to the improvement of the state’s water quality, Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad came to rural Jefferson Monday morning for a boots-on-the-ground tour of an 8-year-old bioreactor on the farm of Mike and Kathy Bravard. Area farmers, local and state politicians and a contingent of…
Read More‘What makes a good poem? And how can I write one? Even if I did – what’s the point?’ -Anonymous
~a column by Colleen O’Brien April has been celebrated as National Poetry Month since the Academy of American Poets started it in 1996. Inspiration for it came from the establishing of Black History Month (February) and Women’s History Month (March). For 20 years April’s poems have blossomed exponentially and become so popular, as well as inspirational, that poem writing in…
Read MoreCounty board okays 5-year road construction plan
Work on N-65, Hyde Park bridge planned for this summer County Road N-65 (D Ave) in western Greene County is at the top of the list on the secondary roads’ 5-year construction plan. The plan was approved April 11 by the Greene County supervisors after a presentation by county engineer Wade Weiss.
Read More‘Color Out Cancer’ 5K returns to Relay for Life
Early registration deadline is Friday; after Friday, add $5 On April 23 the American Cancer Society in Greene County will celebrate its 20th Relay for Life and back for the third year is the popular 5K “Color Out Cancer” run/walk.
Read MoreLetter to the editor – John Thompson
To the editor, Fourth District Republicans met Saturday to elect delegates to the national convention and to pick the leadership of the state party for the next two years. Four years ago the Ron Paul campaign had a well-organized delegate grabbing strategy and used the opportunity to replace the board of directors. Insiders feared that the same strategy by the…
Read MoreFreedom Rock project moving forward toward April ’17 painting
Committee begins raising funds to cover cost Greene County was the first Home Base Iowa community with special incentives to welcome and lure military veterans, but it will be in the middle of the pack in another movement honoring those who have served our country. Greene County is in line to have muralist Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II of Greenfield come…
Read MoreGreene Co Schools’ ag program receives STEM scale-up grant
Greene County Schools and vocational agriculture Katie Akers were notified last week that Akers’ application for a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) “scale-up” program was among those selected for funding by the North Central Iowa regional STEM advisory council of the Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council.
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