Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Monday, Feb. 29: At 2:34 am, a deputy was dispatched to the 2200 block of V Ave in Washington Township to investigate the report of someone hearing gun shots. The source of the alleged shots was never determined. At 10:41 am a deputy was dispatched to the 700…
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Police blotter – February 2016
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Monday, Feb. 29: At 8:09 am a complainant reported stolen blankets from a dryer at the laundromat. At 10:17 am Kum and Go staff reported a male had been in the business for several hours that morning and was harassing a store clerk. An investigation was started. At 1:10…
Read MoreRocket hoops since not over yet after win over E/EH-K
Paton-Churdan’s hopes for a spot in the Class 1A boys state basketball tournament are still alive following a 38-37 win over Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton in Manning Tuesday night.
Read MoreGreene County board looks to cut $500,000 from budget
Cut is about 2.5 percent of total budget After several years of a tight but manageable budget, the Greene County school district needs to trim about $500,000 from the budget for 2016-17. The budget, and how best to bring expenses in line with anticipated revenue, was the topic for the board work session Feb. 17.
Read MoreSilly Billy, funny and wise
~a column by Colleen O’Brien I heard poet Billy Collins read his poems the other night. This was my second time in just under a year that I paid money to attend one of his readings. I’m beginning to feel like a groupie, but I can live with that. He is so worth it I’ll pay to see him whenever…
Read MorePeg + Cat visit Jeff library to debut Library Corner
Thanks to Iowa Public Television, the Jefferson public library has new resources available to help build early literacy and math skills, including a Library Corner. Stacie Steveson, Iowa Public Television representative, presented a Peg + Cat Story Time, which introduced this new space to children and their families. Peg + Cat was originally created to inspire preschoolers’ natural curiosity about…
Read MoreNominations open for county elected positions
Three supervisor seats and the positions of county auditor and sheriff will be on the ballot in the Nov. 8 general election. A primary election is slated for June 7. The terms of supervisors Mick Burkett of District 1, John Muir of District 2, and Guy Richardson of District 5 will expire, as well as the term of county auditor…
Read MoreRecord money raised at Cattlemen’s banquet
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal 2016 turned out to be a record year for the Greene County Cattlemen’s Association with a new mark set in fundraising through the auction of trophies, prints, pies and other items. A good-sized crowd gathered at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds Saturday evening to celebrate the success of 2015 and look forward to…
Read MoreJeff council okays union contract, insurance renewal
Gets update on quiet zones and animal shelter The Jefferson city council approved a new five-year contract with members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), the union representing 17 non-salaried employees in the Jefferson police, street, sanitation, water, wastewater, and park/cemetery department. The contract has “minimal changes,” according to city administrator Mike Palmer. The contract…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Doug Whipple
To the editor- After visiting the Panorama 6-12 building this last week, I have changed my mind on a future new school here in Greene County. Panorama has the ability to share teachers and administrators between junior high and high school. The superintendent, principal, full time court liaison, guidance counselor, and full- time athletic director are located in the same office. Communication with…
Read MoreIowa DOT seeks input on long-range transportation plan
Greene County residents encouraged to provide input The Iowa Department of Transportation and Iowa Transportation Commission have begun updating the long-range transportation plan for Iowa. The plan provides a framework for how future investments should be made to Iowa’s multimodal transportation system. A key part of the plan update is collecting public input. One component of the public input process…
Read MoreGreene Co board takes first step toward new bus barn, DCs activity shuttles
Greene County schools may build their own bus barn rather than help fund a new cattle barn at the Greene County Fairgrounds. The school board is not considering adding a bus barn to next September’s bond proposal, but will set aside $68,000 coming from Grow Greene County for the project.
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