McConnell suggests salary cut or non-renewal of superintendent’s contract The Greene County board of education approved 1.68 percent salary increases for administrators Wednesday, but only after board member John McConnell suggested the board consider reducing superintendent Tim Christensen’s salary or terminating his contract.
Read MoreDay: May 17, 2017
Mary Acton, 1960 – 2017
Mass of the Resurrection was offered May 18 at St Brigid Catholic Church in Grand Junction for Mary Catherine Acton, 56, of Glidden. Celebrant was Fr Jeff Schleisman, pastor of the church. Connie Burkett was reader and Hannah and Emma Acton were altar servers. Amy Roberts was vocalist accompanied by Lois Last.
Read MoreMary Evelsizer, 1932 – 2017
A Service of Remembrance was held Thursday, May 18, at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Mary Evelsizer, 84, of Fairmont, MN, formerly of Ogden. Words of comfort were offered by Pastor Jim Fleming of the Bethel Evangelical Free Church in Fairmont, and Pastor David Schroeder of Abundant Life Ministries in Jefferson. Casket bearers were her grandchildren, Dan Evelsizer, Vince…
Read MoreHelp needed in investigation of deadly arson
The Guthrie County sheriff’s office is asking the public for help in the investigation of a house fire in Guthrie Center early Monday that killed two girls. The state fire marshal’s office has concluded that the house fire was the result of arson and is assisting with the investigation.
Read MoreBells to arrive in Jefferson next week
A 51-year wait for a full carillon atop the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower will end next week. A truckload of bells is expected to arrive on the courthouse square next Wednesday morning at 7 am. The crane to hoist them to the top of the tower will be in place by 9 am and the work will begin. County engineer…
Read MorePriorities named for Vision 2020 planning
School improvement, youth sports complex, expanded childcare top the list Work on the county-wide Vision 2020 planning project is well underway. Last week a large steering committee with persons from all over the county and of various age groups met to narrow the focus of the project. The steering committee identified improving schools, creating a youth sports complex, and expanding…
Read MoreRams at district track and field meet in Denison
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Greene County competed at Denison-Schleswig on Thursday, May 11, to qualify for state competition. Megan Durbin, Olivia Hansen, Janelle Brophy, Megan Doran and Melanie Doran will represent the Rams at the state coed meet as will Carter Morton, Logan Lansman, Chase Stoline, Colby Kafer and Nick Schroeder.
Read MoreStop signs added to ‘unofficial’ detour
Stop signs are sprouting in Junction Township, but like crops, they’ll be gone by November. The county supervisors on Monday approved placing six temporary stop signs on V Ave, along the unofficial detour local traffic is using with the closure of Highway 30 at Grand Junction.
Read MoreArt class leaving its mark downtown
Students in the painting class at Greene County High School are again leaving their marks on the community. Last year students painted a beach scene on the concession building at the municipal pool. This year they’re giving Twiins Shoppe on E. Lincoln Way a welcome, and very fun, facelift.
Read MoreReminder to parents of in-school immunization clinics
To meet new requirements for 7th, 12th graders Greene County Public Health reminds Greene County parents that a new immunization requirement will be in effect next school year for all students enrolling in 7th and 12th grades.
Read MoreCounty to amend current year budget
The Greene County supervisors will hold a public hearing to amend the current year budget Tuesday, May 30. The amended budget shows a total ending fund balance of $3, 412,636, a decrease of $83,474 from the budget as it was last amended.
Read MoreAdded seat belt enforcement May 22-June 4
The Jefferson police department and the Greene County sheriff’s office will step up seat belt enforcement May 22-June 4. Memorial Day weekend kicks off the busy summer season with many more families on the roads. Iowa’s seat belt usage rate of 94 percent is one of the highest in the nation, but the remaining six percent of vehicle occupants account for approximately…
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