~a column by Colleen O’Brien I was told as a young writer that as a reporter my job was to be the reader’s advocate. I was not to be the advocate of the people in the government I was writing about; nor those who ran institutions or companies.
Read MoreDay: March 8, 2017
Behn, Baltimore visit with Greene County voters
Discussion was lively on a variety of topics when Republicans Sen Jerry Behn and Rep Chip Baltimore, who represent Greene County in the Iowa statehouse, met with constituents Saturday morning at Homestead Coffee and Bakery in Jefferson. The Iowa Corn Growers provided coffee. About 30 persons attended, about three times the attendance that has been typical of similar meetings during…
Read MoreGreene County hosts HOIAC Fine Arts Festival
Artists and musicians from all schools in the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference spent the day in Jefferson when Greene County hosted the HOIAC Fine Arts Festival last Thursday. Art was displayed at the Greene County Community Center. The art was judged by Diane, Kelly and Mike Kunzler of Kunzler Studios in Des Moines.
Read MoreLamb Producers banquet set for March 18
The Greene County Lamb Producers’ annual banquet will be held Saturday March18, at Clover Hall on the Greene County fairgrounds. The meal will be served at 6:30 pm. The menu includes leg of lamb and kabobs.
Read More‘Family Storyteller’ offered by Extension in Jefferson
Registration deadline is April 17 Early literacy skills are a strong predictor of school success. Help your child get a great start on reading and be prepared for school with Family Storyteller through Greene County Extension & Outreach.
Read MoreCounty budget for FY18 decreases county-wide levy, increases rural levy
After countless hours of discussion over three months’ time, the Greene County supervisors and county auditor Jane Heun are proposing a budget for fiscal year 2018 (July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018) that is similar to the current year budget. Revenue from increasing valuations allowed the supervisors to decrease the county-wide levy 3 cents (per $1,000 in taxable valuation). At…
Read MoreP-C celebrates reading on Dr Seuss’s birthday
Paton-Churdan elementary students celebrated Dr Seuss’s birthday and Read Across America Day Friday. The day’s activities included dress-up fun as children and teachers dressed as book characters, a read-aloud of “Green Eggs and Ham” and green eggs and ham prepared by principal Annie Smith, Reading Buddies time, birthday cupcakes and more.
Read MoreBlack elected to FFA district office
Greene County junior Gwen Black was elected as the 2017-2018 SW District FFA treasurer. She competed against other balloted candidates at Red Oak High School on Saturday, March 4. After giving a short speech and answering two interview questions the position was voted on by FFA delegates from other chapters of the district. Her duties as district treasurer will be similar to…
Read MoreSchool board candidate forum March 9
Greene County school board candidates Steve Fisher and Matt Wetrich will both be at a public forum Thursday, March 9, at 7 pm in the Greene County Elementary school cafeteria.
Read MoreRelay for Life 2017 logo to be revealed Thursday
The logo for the 2017 Relay for Life of Greene County will be unveiled at a short but motivating program Thursday, March 9, at noon in the courthouse rotunda in Jefferson. The logo depicts this year’s theme, “Relay for Life – A Game Changer”. It will be the centerpiece of the Relay T-shirts and will be featured on promotional materials.…
Read MoreMarch Mania coming to Jefferson
Jefferson Telecom is again hosting a free college men’s basketball tournament contest sponsored by local businesses. March Mania is free and easy to enter. Contestants need only to go to the website at: jefferson.pickitchallenge.com and fill out an online bracket. The contest is open to all residents of Greene County who are 18 or older.
Read MoreGreene County no longer sanctuary county
The Greene County sheriff’s office is now complying with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in reporting undocumented immigrants located in criminal and non-criminal encounters, including traffic stops.
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