Jefferson Matters: Main Street and Thomas Jefferson Gardens invite people of all ages to the annual community Christmas tree lighting Thursday, Dec. 1, at 5:30 pm at the Thomas Jefferson Gardens in Jefferson. Santa will be there to light the huge Christmas tree outside in the gardens. The Greene County Singers will sing carols and the Sugar Plum Fairies will…
Read MoreMonth: November 2016
Midland Power launches community solar program
Midland Power Cooperative members officially have an affordable and flexible way to benefit from solar power, as the cooperative has begun construction on their first community solar array. The 150 kW (AC) utility-size solar site is under construction at the Iowa Falls Service Center location, and will include more than 500 high-performance solar panels that Midland Power members can subscribe…
Read MoreJPD and sheriff’s office partnering on new impound lot
While the city of Jefferson and Greene County officials are taking months to draft an agreement for operating a joint animal shelter, coming to agreement on a joint vehicle impound lot was easy. The Jefferson city council at its Nov. 22 meeting approved the construction of a new impound lot on city-owned property in the 900 block of N. Locust…
Read MoreNorthey encourages Iowans to consider an Iowa grown Christmas tree
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey again encourages Iowans to consider choosing a fresh, Iowa grown Christmas tree to decorate their home this holiday season. “Selecting a fresh Christmas tree can be part of a great family tradition and is an opportunity to connect with an Iowa farmer and support the local economy,” Northey said. “Iowa is fortunate to have more…
Read MoreNativity Festival organizers seeking nativity sets
Habitat for Humanity’s Nativity Festival, which has become community-wide celebration of the Christmas season, is slated for Sunday, Dec. 11, at the First United Methodist Church in Jefferson. The Nativity Festival provides a special opportunity for area residence to share their nativity scenes with their unique stories.
Read MoreEarly retirement incentive another cost-saving measure for school
The Greene County board of education is again offering an early retirement incentive for teachers and staff retiring at the end of the school year. Incentives the past two years have resulted in the early retirement of eight veteran teachers and seven non-certified staff members.
Read MoreSchool board votes 5-2 to buy armory
The Greene County Schools board approved purchasing the former National Guard armory for use as a bus garage, but some negotiating will be needed on the sale. The school board approved the purchase by a 5-2 vote at its Nov. 21 regular meeting, but the terms are not the same as those in the purchase agreement approved by the county…
Read MoreCounty supes okay sale of former armory
School to consider purchase The Greene County Schools board of education will consider purchasing the former armory for use as a bus garage at its regular meeting Monday. The county board of supervisors earlier Monday held a public hearing and then passed a resolution to sell the building to the school district for $250,000.
Read MoreHarvest nearly complete, and so is warmer than usual weather
Harvest activities were virtually completed during the week ending Nov. 20, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 6.3 days suitable for fieldwork. Although parts of northwest Iowa received snow, activities for the state during the week included harvesting, baling corn stalks, tiling, terracing, hauling and spreading manure, and anhydrous application.
Read MoreSchool board president Ohrt labels culture of the community as ‘toxic’
Challenges all to form a culture we want to live in Editor’s note: Greene County Schools board of education president David Ohrt provided to the board an update on what he called his “mental health status” at the Nov. 21 meeting. His comments follow. “The thing I’ve been thinking about that is really important to me is we make difficult decisions…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Nov. 21, 2016 Phyllis (Adamson) Gannon will be 90 years old on Nov. 23, 2016. Cards may be sent to her at 2147 260th St., Grand Junction, IA 50107.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Nov. 17
In Greene County district court Danny Lee Thorn, 30, of Glidden was sentenced to five years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated- third offense. All but 30 days was suspended and he was placed on probation for three years. Thorn was fined $3,125 with a $1,093.75 surcharge and a $10…
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