Most Greene County residents welcome the 41 wind turbines being erected by MidAmerican Energy north of Grand Junction and see them as progress for the county. All things come at a cost, and county engineer Wade Weiss delivered news of the cost to the county supervisors at their Oct. 2 meeting. The cost isn’t financial, but it’s the condition of…
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Plan in progress for more bike/walking trails in Jefferson
A preliminary plan to connect the schools, parks and the Raccoon River Valley Trail in Jefferson was the topic of a meeting Tuesday with Zoey Mauck, an architecture design student at Iowa State University, and about 16 people representing various community groups. Mauk’s plan, when it’s completed, will be available to use in future grant applications, according to Jefferson park…
Read MoreFirst funds received for Sensibly Chic
Jefferson was the recipient of a $74,500 Challenge Grant offered by Main Street Iowa in 2016 for the renovation of the Kendall building at 111 E. Lincoln Way. This is a reimbursement of funds grant and the first check for $44,500 arrived after the first claim was submitted.
Read MoreGrant applications available for 2018 Grow Greene grants
Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation, the local nonprofit corporation that holds the state gaming license in Greene County, distributed more than $1.4 million worth of grants at its second annual Awards Night last spring. In the two years since the casino opened Grow Greene has awarded more than $2.3 million.
Read MoreJohn Deere in Paton to host Manufacturing Day event
DES MOINES, IA – Manufacturing Day is focused on raising awareness of today’s modern and high-tech job opportunities in manufacturing, one of the largest employment opportunities in Iowa. National Manufacturing Day is Friday, Oct. 6 and events are being held in Iowa on that day as well as throughout the month of October to showcase manufacturing career opportunities. Manufacturing jobs…
Read More4-H Awards Day set for Oct. 15
Re-enrollments due Nov. 15 Greene County 4-H members and volunteers will be recognized for their achievements and contributions at the annual Greene County 4-H Awards Ceremony, scheduled for Sunday, Oct.15, at John 15 Vineyard, near Scranton. The public is welcome to attend.
Read MoreNot quite a free Cuba
~a column by Colleen O’Brien I went to Cuba last week. I wanted to go because for 50 years we weren’t allowed. I wanted to go because of Havana, the infamous city of mystery with a wild history only 90 miles from our country’s most southern point. I found Havana to be as intriguing as I thought it would be.…
Read MoreTickets available for 19th annual Rotary dinner, auction
Tickets are available now for the 19th annual Dinner and Auction hosted by the Jefferson Rotary Club. The gala will be Friday evening, Nov. 10, in the Greene Room at Wild Rose Casino and Resort in Jefferson. Since 1999, the annual event has raised more than $500,000 that has supported programs for local schools and youth, community projects, and the…
Read MoreABC Award nominations sought
Greene County Chamber and Tourism is seeking nominations for the 2017 ABC Award. The award will be presented at the Chamber’s annual meeting in next month (date to be announced). Nominations are due Wednesday, Nov. 1, by the end of the business day.
Read MoreHosts told for October Java & Juice gatherings
Jefferson Matters: Main Street invites the public to attend the October Java & Juice in Jefferson’s Main Street district. Coffee, juice, and a treat start at 9:30 am. At 9:45, Main Street volunteers introduce the owner who in turn shares info about staff, services provided or a background of the business.
Read MoreLeadership Iowa selects Greene County for November session
Leadership Iowa, the state’s premier issues awareness program, has selected Greene County as one of its featured communities for its upcoming 2017-18 program. During the November 1-3 session, more than 40 current and emerging leaders from Iowa will learn about state and local economic development initiatives and the state’s manufacturing industry, tour Greene County businesses and speak with area and…
Read MoreCorn harvest two weeks behind average
Rainfall during the week slowed down harvest allowing Iowa farmers 5.1 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending Oct. 1, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Although there were wet field conditions in parts of the state, activities for the week included harvesting corn for grain and soybeans, seeding cover crops, and finishing the last cutting of…
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