County offices have been flooded with telephone calls in the past week after property owners received their property tax statements. In general, taxes increased enough that people are asking “Why?” According to county treasurer Donna Lawson and Pam Olerich, who handles matters pertaining to real estate and taxes in the county auditor’s office, there are several reasons for the increases.
Read MoreMonth: August 2018
Greene Co Schools receives state funds for comp sci teaching
The Greene County school district is one of 49 Iowa school districts and schools that will receive money from a new $1 million fund to build their computer science teacher workforce, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced on Aug. 21.
Read MoreSorensen appointed to Empower Rural Iowa task force
Nick Sorensen, building and zoning officer for the city of Jefferson, has been appointed to one of three task forces that comprise Gov Kim Reynolds’ Empower Rural Iowa initiative. Reynolds created the initiative last month by executive order. The initiative creates a partnership with the Iowa Rural Development Council to identify needed legislative, regulatory and policy changes leading to solutions…
Read MoreSec of Ag Naig in Jefferson Thursday
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will speak at “Big Questions 2019”Thursday, Aug. 23, at 6 pm at Wild Rose Casino in Jefferson. The event is hosted by Home State Bank. Naig will have a conversation with Delany Howell, host of IPTV’s Market-to-Market about the new farm bill, tariffs, water quality and agriculture’s outlook.
Read MoreRob Sand in Greene County Aug. 30
Candidate for state auditor Former assistant attorney general Rob Sand, Democratic candidate for state auditor, will hold a meet and greet event in Jefferson on Thursday, Aug. 30. As a demonstration of Sand’s commitment to making the Iowa auditor work for all Iowans, he plans to visit all 99 Iowa counties before the general election. To date, Sand has visited…
Read MoreCorn, soybeans both a week ahead of average year
Iowa farmers had 5.1 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Aug. 19, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Farmers in west central Iowa had less time in the field, with 4.6 days suitable. Activities for the week included harvesting hay and oats for grain, chopping corn silage, spraying for aphids, and moving grain.
Read MoreRussian reading requires stamina
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Reading a couple of current books on the history and politics of Russia for a project, I am learning about Vlad the Putin and Vlad the Impaler (15th-century prince of Romania the Russians wrote about because his impaling deeds were so horrible people felt drawn to them in order to be horrified).
Read MoreSchool superintendent Christensen shares info for start of new school year
Greene County Schools superintendent Tim Christensen provides the following information for district residents as students and staff begin a new school year Thursday, Aug. 23: Real World Learning – With the 2018-2019 school year just around the corner, I want to take time to share some information about the upcoming school year.
Read MoreState Fair breaks last year’s attendance record
The Iowa State Fair reported Monday that although the estimated attendance through Friday was lagging behind 2017 numbers, nice weather over the weekend boosted attendance enough to reach an estimate 1,130,260, just 189 people more than the 1,130,071 attendance record set in 2017.
Read MoreThomas Duncan, 1957 -2018
A Service of Remembrance was held Aug. 21 at First United Methodist Church in Jefferson for Thomas Merritt Duncan, 60, of Jefferson. Words of comfort were offered by the Rev Charles Thompson. Gary Haupert was soloist and Sheryl Sloan was organist. Casket bearers were Bob Bills, Tom Shearman, Ray Tucker, Randy Graven, Jack Bucklin and Rick Pearce. Interment was at…
Read MoreGene Venteicher, 1967 – 2018
Funeral services were held Aug. 20 at St Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson for Eugene Francis Venteicher, 51, of Coon Rapids. Father John Gerald was celebrant of the Mass of the Resurrection. Lector was John Short, Amy Roberts was soloist, accompanied by Rhena Lane. Casket bearers were Tom Scheffers, Johnny Hamilton, Jason Moore, Jim Funcke, Steve Hunter and Bryan Gibson.…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Aug. 16
In Greene County district court Gary Lee Bundy Jr, 45, of Jamaica was fined $315 with a $110.25 surcharge after he pleaded guilty Aug. 14 to a charge of theft- fourth degree, amended from theft- third degree. He must also pay a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge, $350.25 restitution for his court appointed attorney’s fees, $425 victim restitution, and $322.30…
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