Uncertainty about the future of public health in Greene County seems to be ending. Becky Wolf, RN, director of Greene County public health, presented her budget request for Fiscal Year 2019 (beginning July 1) to the county supervisors at their Dec. 11 meeting. The request is for $300,000, which is more than the request for the current year but much…
Read MoreDay: December 13, 2017
City moving toward wayfinding signage
Delays decision on what to call “the square” The Jefferson city council delayed a decision on the exact wording on wayfinding signage in response to concerns from the county supervisors about the name of what most local residents call “the square.” The council at its Dec. 12 meeting passed a resolution approving the concept for wayfinding signage presented last August,…
Read MoreNext big ticket item named for bell tower
The shine is barely off the new bells atop the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower but the next major expense is already in sight. County engineer Wade Weiss and supervisor Pete Bardole, who is on the Bell Tower Community Foundation, have reported to the supervisors the need for a new elevator with a price tag of $100,000.
Read MoreCounty supes to learn more about tax increment financing
The Greene County supervisors are having a special session Thursday at 8:30 am to learn more about urban renewal and tax increment financing (TIF) from Bob Josten of Dorsey & Whitney. Josten has worked with the city of Jefferson on its TIF projects and is highly regarded in the business.
Read MoreElks continuing Christmas dinner tradition
Jefferson Elks Lodge 2306 is taking reservations now for the annual Christmas Day dinner, to be served Dec. 25 at 4 pm at the lodge, 103 W. Harrison St. The dinner is for all those who wish to attend, and particularly those who have no one to have dinner with on Christmas Day. The dinner will be followed by Bingo…
Read MoreNativity Festival celebrates successes of Habitat for Humanity
The sixth annual Nativity Festival Sunday was a celebration of a successful year for the Heart of Iowa Habitat for Humanity and also a fundraiser that added $8,869 to Habitat’s coffers. The event was held on the main level of First United Methodist Church in Jefferson. Dozens of nativity sets of all sizes, material and style were displayed in the…
Read MoreA day of fun in Churdan Saturday
Area residents are invited to take a break from the Christmas rush and enjoy a trip back in time at an open house Saturday, Dec. 16, from 9 am to noon at the vintage Martin House, located at the corner of Jay and Head Sts in Churdan. Every room in the house, including the attic, is decorated for the holiday…
Read MoreExtension tells 2018 manure applicator trainings
Commercial manure applicators should plan to attend the commercial manure applicator training program scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, from 9 am to noon.
Read MoreShooting the messenger
~a column by Colleen O’Brien The phrase “killing the messenger” has had a long run in this old world. It goes back to the Greeks as so many of our words and sayings do, this particular one from Plutarch: “The first messenger, that gave notice of Lucullus’ coming was so far from pleasing Tigranes that he had his head cut…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Alexis Hooper
A lot can happen in 40 years. Forty years ago, we didn’t have cell phones and instant access to whatever our heart’s desire. Scranton, Rippey, and Grand Junction had thriving schools and numerous businesses. Small family farms dotted the east side of Greene County. And those farmers were friends, families, and neighbors trying to do what was best for the…
Read MoreTis the season to be jolly
New Opportunities wants everyone to have a safe and fun holiday season! It is easy to misjudge the effects of alcohol and its duration. With fun and conversation we can lose track of how much we have consumed. Here are a few tips to help keep your holiday parties safe:
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