Greene County’s Freedom Rock is on a faster track to completion than originally planned. Painting the rock was slated for next April, but artist Bubba Sorenson has changed his schedule and will be in Jefferson Oct. 16-26, the planning committee learned last week.
Read MoreDay: August 17, 2016
More info about school bond issue shared at town hall meetings
More than 100 persons attended at least one of a series of town hall meetings hosted earlier this month by the Pay It Forward committee, a volunteer group promoting passage of a $19.4 million bond issue proposed by the Greene County Schools. The bond issue would pay the larger portion of a $22.2 million construction project that will lead to…
Read MoreSupervisors slate extra meeting to score proposed hog CAFOs
The Greene County supervisors will meet Thursday, Aug. 18, to review scoring on the master matrices for two proposed confinement feeding operations. Up for review will be the master matrix for JEMMB Pork Site in Section 28 of Highland Township (Jill and Mitch Stream) and Hardin Site in Section 23 of Bristol Township (Travis and Lynn Hardin).
Read MorePaxton provides comparisons for laborshed study
The laborshed employment study released by Midwest Partnership last month provides information for comparisons of Greene County employment opportunities now and three years ago, before the addition of a Hy-Vee grocery store and Wild Rose Casino in Jefferson. Of particular interest is the number of county residents going to other counties to work. Greene County Development Corporation executive director Ken…
Read MoreLocal Farm Bureau holds annual meeting
Greene County Farm Bureau members met for their annual meeting Tuesday, Aug. 9, at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds. The business meeting followed a catered roast beef dinner served by local 4-H members.
Read MoreLocal poets to share their work at museum
Historical Society hosting “Poetry Out Loud” event Sunday, Aug. 28 ~by Chuck Offenburger for the Greene County Historical Society The Greene County Historical Society will host local poets on Sunday, Aug. 28, for a free 2 pm “Poetry Out Loud” performance at the museum in Jefferson.
Read MoreConnie Scrivner resigns from Scranton council
The Scranton city council is looking for a new member following the resignation of Connie Scrivner. Her resignation was announced at the Aug. 9 Council meeting. Scrivner took office in January after being elected to a four-year term.
Read MoreGreene County Schools tells bus routes
Three buses to shuttle Scranton students, three to shuttle Grand Junction students, and five to shuttle Jefferson students Parents of Greene County students preparing for a new school year can verify their children’s bus routes on the school website.
Read MoreMWP to host business succession planning workshops
Midwest Partnership EDC (MWP) will partner with Advance Iowa to host two succession planning workshops on Tuesday, Aug. 23, at Lake Panorama National Resort and Conference Center in Panora. All Greene County business owners are welcome, as Greene County is a member of MWP.
Read MoreFirst Trivia Night next Tuesday
Joint project of Jefferson public library and Jefferson Elks All “know-it-alls” and “smart cookies” who have a penchant for “useless knowledge”, as well as families who want to be sure their thinking caps still fit before the start of school, are invited for an evening of trivia competition Tuesday, Aug. 23, at the Elks lodge in Jefferson. The fun begins…
Read MoreTown & Country Band to play in conjunction with farmers market
The Town and Country Band will play on the courthouse square Tuesday, Aug. 30, in conjunction with the Greene County farmers market. The farmers market starts at 4 pm, so there will be plenty of time to pick up fresh produce, meat and baked goods from local vendors, and to enjoy that week’s market supper, which will be served by Spare Time…
Read MoreNew student/family orientations planned at schools
New students at Greene County Intermediate School and their parents are reminded that new student and family orientation is slated for Tuesday, Aug. 16, at 5:30 pm. Students and parents will be able to tour the building, see classrooms, and learn what to expect the first day of school, Aug. 24. A similar orientation is planned for new students and…
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