The Grand Junction city council plans to wait until April to appoint someone to fill the position of mayor after the sudden resignation via text message by mayor Dave Kersey Feb. 19.
Read MoreMonth: March 2017
Cattlemen hold annual dinner, auction
Auction nets nearly $20K It was a profitable and fun evening Saturday when the Greene County Cattlemen’s Association hosted their annual banquet at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds in Jefferson. Almost 250 people joined the Cattlemen in raising $19,285 to promote beef products and provide scholarships to local students furthering their education.
Read More‘Shrek the Musical’ this weekend at Greene County HS
Tickets for the Greene County High School production of “Shrek the Musical” are available now at the school office, Home State Bank, and Peoples Trust & Savings Bank in Jefferson. Show times are Friday, March 3, and Saturday, March 4, at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, March 5, at 2 pm at the school auditorium. Dinners in the high school cafeteria…
Read MoreFirst Java & Juice slated for Friday
Java & Juice in Jefferson is a way for the public to get acquainted with the various businesses and the employees in the Main Street district. The kick-off of this new project of Jefferson Matters: Main Street’s economic vitality committee is Friday, March 3, from 9:30 to 10 am at Unger Insurance.
Read MoreU.S. N&WR names Iowa No. 6 in ‘Best State’ ranking
DES MOINES –U.S. News & World Report released its 2017 “Best States” ranking Tuesday and ranked Iowa as the 6th “Best State” in the country. “Best States” is a unique rankings and news analysis platform designed to inform citizens, business leaders and policymakers alike about what’s working and what needs improvement across the country.
Read MoreAbsentee voting for school election now open
Absentee voting for the Greene County Schools March 14 special election begins Monday, Feb. 27, at the county auditor’s office at the courthouse. The auditor’s office hours are 8 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. Voters may request a ballot to be sent to them by filling out an absentee ballot request form that is available through the office. Steve Fisher of…
Read MoreErnst staffers in Greene County March 8
The office of U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R) has scheduled traveling office hours across Iowa during March. Representatives of Sen Ernst’s office will be available in counties across the state to assist Iowans with problems or questions about eligibility for Social Security, veterans benefit or military affairs, passports, immigration issues, and other federal programs.
Read MoreErnst comments on Trump speech to joint session of Congress
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst issued a statement following President Donald Trump’s first address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday: “For the last eight years, Americans have been hamstrung under the weight of burdensome regulations, increasing taxes, and a stagnant economy, making it difficult for folks to get ahead. Tonight, we heard from President Trump about the…
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