As many government employees as farmers in Greene County The median wage in Greene County is $16.80 an hour, which adds up to $52,000 a year, according to a laborshed employment study recently completed by Midwest Partnership Economic Development.
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Landus Coop donates site for Freedom Rock
Veterans group, fair board, county supervisors and Landus Cooperative announce property donation to kick-off fundraising for the Freedom Rock project to honor local military, agricultural history The start of the 2016 Greene County Fair also marked the official kick-off for fundraising for the Greene County Freedom Rock project, organizers announced this week. Landus Cooperative is donating its cement silo, known as the…
Read MorePublic meeting about quiet zones in Jeff
Residents who want to learn more or share their opinions about establishing a railroad ‘quiet zone’ through Jefferson are encouraged to attend a public meeting next Tuesday, July 26, at 5:30 pm on the second floor of the municipal building, 220 N. Chestnut St.
Read MoreFull self-driving artificial intelligence for cars? Just say yes.
~a column by Colleen O’Brien In my opinion, the push for automated autos is an idea I’m ready for. Even though Tesla’s automated car crashed and killed its test driver recently, I think the flaws will be fixed and the idea honed. I’m not the only one who is tired of driving in traffic, fixing my chariot every time some…
Read MorePlenty of winners at the county fair baby contest
The competition was friendly and prizes were plentiful at the baby contest held at the Greene County Fair Saturday. Babies “competed” in two age divisions – younger than 1 year old and younger than 2 years old.
Read MoreJuvenile charges soon in vandalism to Wilber statue
Charges are expected in juvenile court in the next few days against three juvenile males suspected of vandalizing the bronze Doreen Wilber statue in Jefferson last month. According to Jefferson police chief Mark Clouse, the offenders are ages 15, 13 and 7. The JPD will seek restitution for the necessary repair, but that decision will be made by juvenile court.…
Read MoreCounty, city net $133K each from Wild Rose
The fiscal year that ended June 30 was the first in which the city of Jefferson and Greene County felt the impact of Wild Rose Jefferson in the revenue portion of their budgets.
Read MoreFair quilt winners told
Linda Huff of Jefferson and the Greene County 4-H Foundation were winners when quilters and quilt lovers teamed up at the Greene County Fair. Huff won the Christmas-themed quilt and a pair of throw pillows constructed of quilt blocks entered in the 2015 People’s Choice quilt block contest. Suzanne Sievers of the Stitch donated the material and labor to complete the…
Read MoreFair rodeo rescheduled to Aug. 6
The Grand River Rodeo scheduled for last Sunday as part of the Greene County Fair has been rescheduled for Saturday, Aug. 6, at 7 pm. The rodeo will be held in the grandstand at the fairgrounds as previously planned.
Read MoreChamber members add $3050 to fair premium auction
(Edited July 22 with additional information) Greene County Chamber of Commerce members supported Greene County 4-H members with $3,050 in premiums at the Greene County Fair premium auction Monday morning. The Chamber invited members and the community to provide funds for the auction as a way to encourage and commend the endeavors of local youngsters. As in previous years, Mike…
Read MoreCity taking applications for hotel/motel tax funded projects
Applications for grants from the city of Jefferson’s hotel/motel tax fund are now available at city hall or at www.cityofjeffersoniowa.org. Approximately $26,000 is available for projects/events that promote and encourage tourism and convention business in the city of Jefferson. The fund is derived from a tax imposed on the renting of lodging within the city.
Read MoreRam volleyball players/parents meeting July 26
The 2016 player/parent meeting for the Greene County High School volleyball season will be held Tuesday, July 26 at the high school. All 2016 players and their parents should plan to attend.
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