Also okays contract for last clean-out of Pizza Ranch building The effort to formulate an acceptable operating budget for an animal shelter is continuing, according to Jefferson city council member Dave Sloan, chair of the steering committee working toward building a new shelter.
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Landus announces multi-year plan of consolidation, growth
Reducing staff by 5 percent Landus Cooperative recently announced and implemented Project 2020: Consolidate Then Grow, a multi-year initiative to enhance profitability and re-invest in more efficient assets on behalf of the cooperative’s approximately 7,000 member equity holders. Landus was formed April 1, 2016, when a merger of West Central Cooperative and Farmers Cooperative was finalized.
Read MoreJeff council to fill vacancy by appointment
The Jefferson city council will appoint someone to fill the vacant second ward seat left by the resignation of Dan Benitz last month. The consensus among council members was that a special election at this time would be a waste of money since there’s a regular election in November. The appointee will serve only until that election. The position will be…
Read MoreFootball coach Moore hired as athletic director
The Greene County schools will continue to have the activities director and the head football coach one and the same. At a special meeting June 8, after discussion, the board voted unanimously to hire Mitch Moore as part-time AD at a salary of $38,819.
Read MoreFirst store front restoration work has started
Work began Monday on the $1 million façade restoration project funded by a Community Development Block Grant, the city of Jefferson and building owners. Demolition on the existing storefront at Muir Embroidery on the corner of N. Wilson and State St has been started. Jefferson city administrator Mike Palmer explained to the county board of supervisors Monday morning that Pinnacle Construction, general…
Read MoreGreene County vets, first responders will have overpass honoring them
The Highway 4 overpass in Jefferson will be named and dedicated as the Greene County Veterans and First Responders Memorial Bridge. County engineer Wade Weiss reported Monday that the Iowa Department of Transportation has approved that designation.
Read MoreGood weather for farmers so far; rain needed soon
Dry and hot conditions helped crop development and fieldwork progress during the week ending June 11, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 6.8 days suitable for fieldwork, the highest number of days suitable so far this year. However, Iowa could use rain in the next week, as some crops are showing signs of stress due…
Read MorePlenty of fun in Churdan on Saturday
The Churdan fire department and the Churdan public library are teaming up to host Churdan Day Saturday, June 17, as a fundraiser in conjunction with the Paton-Churdan all-school reunion. All events will be based at the Churdan city park with the exception of the library open house and the beer garden/DJ.
Read MoreGreenbrier Church to mark building’s 125th year
All members, past and present, and friends of Greenbrier Church are invited to celebrate the church’s 125th year Sunday, June 25. The church will have its regular worship service at 9 am, with a presentation by the Carol (Deal) Eilers at 10 am about their mission trip to Africa. A picnic dinner will be served at noon, with the church…
Read MoreAg drainage options topic of luncheon meeting
Conservation Districts of Iowa and Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District invite area crop producers and land owners to hear about conservation drainage options Wednesday, June 28, from 10 am to 1 pm at the Owens Barn, 3774 Jennings Ave, near Lake City.
Read MoreWinners told in Ding Dong Dash
The Ding Dong Dash, a Bell Tower Festival favorite hosted by the Jefferson park and recreation department, was dominated by persons younger than the festival, which was in its 37th edition. The fastest time in the 5K race was 19:11, posted by Logan Egeland in the males ages 19-29 division. Second fastest time was Will Stevens’ 21:59. Stevens ran in…
Read MoreFamilies dominate in annual spelling bee
The competition was fierce but friendly at the Greene County Historical Society’s annual spelling bee held Saturday as part of the Bell Tower Festival. A total of 16 spellers competed.
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