~by Senator Jerry Behn (R-Boone) January 18, 2019 This week was the first week of the 88th General Assembly and the first week of the 2019 legislative session. We heard from Governor Kim Reynolds as she gave the Condition of the State, as well as speeches from Chief Justice Mark Cady on the judiciary and General Timothy Orr on the…
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Ben Robbins, 1956 – 2019
The family of Ben Robbins hosted a memorial gathering and visitation Saturday, Jan. 26, from 10 am until 12 noon at the Walton Woods Community Room, 1000 W. Adams St, Jefferson. In Lieu of flowers, memorials in Ben’s name may be given to the family. Interment will be at a later date at the Scranton Township Cemetery west of Scranton.…
Read MoreHalterman arrested in Greene County
Search for Halterman also leads to marijuana growing operation Rodney Halterman, 18, of Jefferson was arrested Thursday afternoon in Greene County on a Story County warrant for attempted murder, a Class B felony. An Ames woman says she was shot in the chest Saturday afternoon at a residence in Ames. She and a witness identified Halterman as the shooter. That…
Read MoreWoes continue for Ram basketball teams
The Greene County basketball teams traveled to Nevada Tuesday for their second games of the season against the Cubs and lost both games, giving the Cubs a sweep. The girls lost 40-25, a smaller point differential than in 10 of their 13 losses this season. The spread would have been wider had the Cubs fared better at the free throw…
Read MorePlanning done, bids let on new high school/ career academy
After dozens of meetings and hundreds of hours over the past nine months, the plans for the new Greene County High School and Regional Career Academy are complete. The Greene County Schools board of education approved the plans for bid letting at its regular meeting Wednesday evening. The board scheduled a public hearing to be held at its next regular…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – David Weaver
To the editor: One year ago, I was in the midst of announcing my intention to be a candidate for the Iowa House of Representatives. It was an exciting time; I was daunted by what would be required and hopeful for the opportunity to represent Boone and Greene Counties at the Iowa Capitol.
Read MoreComp board turns away from parity, recommends differing wage increases
The Greene County compensation board is recommending wage increases ranging from 2.96 percent to 8.6 percent for county elected officials. The board met Wednesday morning for about 30 minutes. In recent years the board has recommended an across the board percentage increase in salaries. The recommendation for the coming fiscal year isn’t a percentage, but a different dollar amount for…
Read MoreChamber asks county to help with staff wages
Greene County Chamber & Tourism wants to hire a fulltime executive director, with the county, the city of Jefferson, and Grow Greene County sharing the cost with the Chamber. The proposal was part of a presentation Michael Reese, interim Chamber director, and Chamber president Mike Holden made to the board of supervisors Monday.
Read MoreThis is Nat’l Radon Action Month
January is National Radon Action Month. Greene County environmental health administrator Chuck Wenthold reminds residents of the following facts about radon: *Radon is a radioactive gas that is colorless, odorless, and tasteless. It originates in the soil from the natural decay of uranium that exists in or below most soils and enters the home through cracks, around pipes or conduit…
Read MoreChoose Joy conference slated, all are invited
All area residents who want to explore ways to grow through difficult times are invited to a Choose Joy conference Saturday, Jan. 26, from 9 am to noon at the St Joseph Parish Center in Jefferson. A light lunch will be served at noon.
Read MoreDream on
~a column by Colleen O’Brien I sit at the automotive place I have frequented after trying five different such establishments in my area over several years. I just learned I need a repair to my car to the tune of $499.78. The service manager has become a friend because I spent quite a bit of time in his place six…
Read MoreInjury, illness deplete Ram wrestling lineup
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Following a successful week with three dual victories and a team title at the North Polk Round Robin Tournament, injury and illness whittled down the Greene County lineup as the Rams traveled to Monroe Thursday, January 10. The number one ranked PCM Mustangs handled Greene County 69-12 but the Rams pulled out a tight match…
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