~by J.B. Hinote of Jefferson In hearing of the recent resignation of another school board member I have a few thoughts. First of all, I am not surprised. It is a thankless job, that of a school board member. On one hand you are fighting as hard as you can to make sure that the decisions made by the administration, and…
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Morain appointed to state board
Rick Morain, retired publisher/editor of the Jefferson Bee & Herald, has been appointed by Gov Terry Branstad to the Iowa Public Information Board (IPIB). The nine-member board is evenly balanced with persons representing the media, local governments, and the public.
Read MoreSo long….
~a column by Colleen O’Brien After eight years of pride in my president, I am reluctant as well as nervous to let President Barack Obama go. I understand I have no choice, what with the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution limiting presidents to two terms, but for so many of us it’s been such a civil ride, at least on…
Read More‘Grades’ told on Iowa School Report Cards
It was Report Card Day not for students Jan. 12, but for Iowa’s public schools, when the Iowa Department of Education released the Iowa School Report Cards for 2016. This is the second year for the report cards, which were created to meet a mandate of the 2013 Iowa Legislature.
Read MoreVFW hosts winners in contests
Winners in recent VFW contest read their entries at a VFW District 6 meeting Jan. 14 hosted by Post 9599 in Jefferson. About 40 persons attended the district meeting. Cassidy Christensen, a student at Glidden-Ralston High School, placed first in the district and third in the state in the Voice of Democracy competition.
Read MoreCRP landowners’ meeting on land rules, MCM plans
The Conservation Districts of Iowa (CDI) and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) along with USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA), will hold an informational meeting for landowners and operators who will be conducting Mid-Contract Management (MCM) on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres. It is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 26, at 10 am at…
Read MoreComp board suggests 3 percent raise for elected officials
The Greene County compensation board is recommending a 3 percent raise for county elected officials for the next fiscal year. The board met Thursday and made its decision after hearing from the elected officials. The meeting took less than 15 minutes.
Read More4-H members reminded of FSQA dates
Greene County 4-H members are reminded to mark their calendars with dates for training and testing in the Food Safety Quality Assurance (FSQA) certification program. All youngsters exhibiting beef, dairy (cattle and goat), meat goat, rabbit, poultry, sheep or swine at the Greene County Fair and Iowa State Fair must attend a training or test to become certified in the…
Read MoreCounty uses two-truck method in dealing with ice
The county secondary roads department used a new strategy dealing with icy roads Monday – a “V-pick” mounted on a maintainer- an “amazing system,” according to county engineer Wade Weiss.
Read MoreTrump inauguration on the big screen
The Sierra Community Theatre will show the inauguration of Donald Trump on the big screen. There is no admission charge; concessions will be available. Doors will open at 10 am, with the inauguration at 11.
Read MoreP-C moving forward with facility study
The Paton-Churdan board of education is moving forward with a facility assessment study. At its Jan. 12 regular meeting the board approved hiring StruXture Architects of Waterloo to do a facility study at a cost of $5,500 plus mileage.
Read More‘Love and Limits’ topic of free parenting workshop
Parents and caregivers are invited to a free workshop Monday, Jan. 30, to explore ways to manage common behavior problems in a loving yet firm way. Childcare and transportation will be available.
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