The Greene County Schools board of education last week approved the applications of four employees for voluntary retirement at the end of the school year. Included are teacher Tony Beger, assistant business manager Colleen Guillman, elementary secretary Pam Thomsen and elementary custodian Beth DeMoss.
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Supervisors delay decision on CAFO pending closure plan
~by Jim Caufield, The Perry News Following a public hearing, the Greene County board of supervisors voted to table a CAFO expansion application Thursday morning (Jan. 21) because it lacked a closure plan. The hearing also gave the supervisors an opportunity to address more broadly the continual increase in the number of hog confinements in the county.
Read MoreGreene County Impact Award dates told
It’s time to start thinking of individuals or groups to nominate for this year’s Greene County Community Impact Award. This is the seventh year for the award which honors those who have volunteered their time and talents to Greene County through social, educational, or cultural activities as opposed to a business operation or work through an official position.
Read MoreTeeples defends city council on economic development efforts
Jefferson city council member Larry Teeples took Greene County Development Corporation executive director Ken Paxton to task at the council meeting for comments Paxton made publicly last month about economic development activity in the county. Teeples’ comments came after Paxton made his quarterly report to the council.
Read More‘Cruzin’ to Caucus’ in Jefferson Monday
Republican presidential candidate Sen Ted Cruz of Texas will be the last candidate to visit Jefferson before the caucuses next Monday evening. Cruz will make a “Cruzin’ to Caucus” campaign stop Monday at 1 pm at the Greene County Community Center in Jefferson*. Doors will open at 12:30 pm. There is no admission charge, but persons who plan to attend…
Read MoreGrand Junction Community Center will open next Saturday
The collaboration of dedicated volunteers and community-minded donors will be showcased next Saturday, Jan. 30, at an open house and ribbon cutting at the new Grand Junction Community Center, located on Main Street in the heart of Grand Junction. The open house, with refreshments, will be from 4 to 7 pm, with a short program and ribbon cutting at 5:30.
Read MoreJeff council ready to spend $250K on downtown…
…but reduces funding to Chamber, thwarting efforts to attract visitors and their dollars The Jefferson city council at its regular meeting Tuesday will hold a public hearing on its intention to apply for a Community Development Block Grant for improvements to building facades in the historic downtown district. The council has already approved $250,000 as its share of the $1 million…
Read MoreActress Sarandon in Jeff to campaign for Sanders
Academy Award winner Susan Sarandon will be at Homestead Coffee and Bakery in Jefferson Wednesday, Jan. 27, from 2:30 to 3:30 pm to campaign on behalf of Democratic presidential candidate Sen Bernie Sanders of Vermont. The public is welcome to the free event. Sanders will not be present.
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Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net January 25, 2015 Rippey Lions: The Rippey Lions Club enjoyed food prepared and served by Phyllis Bardole at its meeting Jan. 21. Preparations and serving the roast beef sundaes at the BRR ride on Feb. 6 were reviewed.
Read MoreThe Behn Report
~by Sen Jerry Behn January 21, 2016 This week was a short week due to the Martin Luther King holiday on Monday. In our Education meeting on Wednesday, we heard a presentation on dyslexia. The presentation was an attempt to illustrate the issues dyslexic students face in the classroom. It was a fascinating lesson as we used mirrors and our non-dominant hand…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Jan. 22
In Greene County district court Kera A. Tesdahl, 27, of Grand Junction was granted a deferred judgment after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of possession of marijuana. She was placed on informal probation for one year and must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any recommended treatment at her own expense. She must also pay…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Jan. 22
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment for a $100 fine with a $35 surcharge was entered Jan. 20 against Azyde Sosa of Grand Junction on a charge of violation of a no contact order. A judgment was entered against John Michael Brinkley of Jefferson on a charge of theft-fifth degree. Brinkley was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. He…
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