Sixth through eighth graders in the Greene County summer school program visited the library twice this summer. During the first visit the librarians shared with the students information about all they can check out and do and the library. The explained how the library is organized and highlighted free internet access, movies available to check out, and even a game…
Read MoreMonth: July 2016
Annual pheasant survey begins Aug. 1
Iowa’s 15-day annual pheasant population survey begins on Aug. 1, and wildlife experts say all indicators are pointing to a stable to increasing population of the popular game bird.
Read MoreWeather data week ending July 29
Jefferson got a respite from the heat during the week that ended July 29. High temperature for the week was 94 degrees early in the week, according to KCCI’s SchoolNet 8. Low temperature was 64 degrees. Jefferson received just .02 inch of rain.
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Peg Raney
Letter to the editor, I am writing in support of the upcoming school bond issue that I supported quietly the last time. I regret that I didn’t speak out and hope others will now speak up too. I have several perspectives to address. I retired from teaching literature in a classroom on the third floor of the middle school. I…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net July 25, 2016 The Friends of Rippey met Sunday, July 24, at the Rippey Community Room.
Read MoreJeff residents talk with city council about train quiet zones
Jefferson residents have differing opinions about creating a train quiet zone through the city, but no matter what direction the city council takes in the matter, residents have had their say. About 30 persons attended a public meeting about quiet zones that was held as part of the council’s regular meeting July 26. Mayor Craig Berry and mayor pro tem…
Read MoreIt’s official – there will be a special school election Sept. 13
The Greene County Schools board of education made it “official” that an election will be held Sept. 13 to consider issuing $19.4 million in general obligation bonds for a school construction/renovation project.
Read MoreComing soon to a bell tower near you – a full carillon
A large crane may roll up to the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower as soon as next week to begin the actual work of expanding the existing carillon to a full four-octave carillon. “It’s been a long time coming,” county engineer Wade Weiss said Monday after the board of supervisors approved a pair of contracts for the project.
Read MoreNew Chamber director brings wealth of experience
The new director of the Greene County Chamber of Commerce brings decades of experience growing and leading non-profit organizations and building communities. Roccie Hill, currently of Palm Desert, CA, will start in the director position Sept. 1. “We’re very excited that a person with Roccie’s experience will be joining us. We’re eager to see how Roccie helps us realize our…
Read MoreTown hall meetings slated for school bond issue
The Pay It Forward committee, a volunteer committee working to educate voters about the Greene County Schools’ $19.4 million bond issue proposal, has slated town hall meetings around the district.
Read MoreResults of county housing survey ready soon
Council okays new JPD officer The results of a housing needs assessment done earlier this summer should be available by the end of the week, Greene County Development Corporation director Ken Paxton told the Jefferson city council Tuesday.
Read MoreWelcome Center project moving ahead under new leadership
The Welcome Center within the Thomas Jefferson Gardens will be open before snow falls if all goes as planned. Tom Polking, president of the Thomas Jefferson Gardens (TJG) board, announced earlier this week that funding is in place to finish the interior of the building as was proposed by the Greene County Chamber of Commerce two years ago.
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