The Greene County Rams, starting a new season with a limited number of players with significant varsity experience, were shut out by the non-district Kuemper (Carroll) Knights 27-0 in Carroll Friday evening. The Rams were working from behind almost the entire game. They received the kickoff and went out on downs.
Read MoreMonth: August 2016
Letter to the editor – Amy Roberts
Dear editor, I value the education of my children at an extremely high level. I try my hardest to be in the loop with their learning and in their everyday experiences as a whole. I care deeply about the standard of education our county offers. These are the future leaders of this planet we are talking about – they are…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Aug. 22, 2016 Rippey School memorial bricks update: The next and last order for 2016 for Rippey School memorial bricks will be Thursday Sept. 1. Ten bricks is the minimum number that can be ordered and right now eight bricks are in the line waiting to be processed.
Read MoreMore wind turbines proposed in Greene County
Estimated $21 million in property tax revenue MidAmerican Energy Company officials that during the 2017 growing season, they’re growing wind turbines in eastern Greene County. The Beaver Creek Windpark will include 85 wind turbines, nearly evenly split between Greene and Boone Counties. The project has already been approved by the Iowa Utilities Board.
Read MoreSpecial election to fill Jefferson council vacancy
Nominating petitions due Aug. 31 The Nov. 8 general election will include filling the Jefferson city council seat vacated by Lisa Jaskey. The city council decided Tuesday not to appoint someone to fill the vacancy but to hold a special election. City attorney Bob Schwarzkopf told the council that scheduling a special election is a little more difficult during an…
Read MoreWater quality and political action part of CAFO hearings
Supervisors urged to take leadership role in changing legislation The board room at the Greene County courthouse was again the setting for a debate about confined animal feeding operations Monday morning as public hearings were held on CAFOs for two Greene County farmers. In recent months, expansions or new sites done by local persons drew little attention. That wasn’t the…
Read MoreContested race for Greene County school board
(Edited Aug. 24 at 2:30 pm) Ballots now available The special school election slated for Sept. 13 in the Greene County school district will include not only a $19.4 million bond issue, but also a contest for a position on the school board. Two candidates are vying to complete the term of Susan Burkett who resigned in January. Mike Dennhardt…
Read MoreHousing study shows need for more housing, not less expensive housing
Greene County needs more housing options for families, but the options don’t need to be targeted toward those with lower incomes. Those are among the conclusions drawn from a workforce housing study conducted in June.
Read MoreSchool board asked to add transportation for athletes
The Greene County Schools board of education at its regular meeting Aug. 17 was asked to consider providing transportation for students swimming on the Boone swim team through an athletic sharing agreement.
Read MoreJefferson one step closer to all at-large council
The person elected Nov. 8 to finish the term of Lisa Jaskey will likely be the last Jefferson council person elected from a ward. The city council at its regular meeting Aug. 23 directed city attorney Bob Schwarzkopf and the city staff to draft the necessary ordinance to eliminate the current three council wards and shift to a council elected totally…
Read MoreChristensen’s answers to bond issue questions
The volunteer Pay It Forward committee fielded many questions during a recent series of informational meetings about the Greene County Schools’ proposed $19.4 million bond issue. Committee spokespersons answered most questions and said they would forward questions to school superintendent Tim Christensen. Following are the questions and Christensen’s responses:
Read MoreJack Williams now Jefferson fire chief
The Jefferson city council by a 4-1 vote approved appointing Jack Williams as fire chief. The position has been vacant since the death of fire chief Randy Love last month. Williams has been captain of the volunteer fire department for six years. He is chief deputy sheriff and is the only candidate for county sheriff on the Nov. 8 ballot.
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