Taxpayers shouldn’t expect lower tax bills The proposed budget for the city of Jefferson for the fiscal year starting July 1 includes a 2-cent decrease in the levy rate, from $14.83 (per thousand dollars of taxable valuation) to $14.81. Most taxpayers won’t see a decrease in the city’s portion of their tax bill, though, because property valuations have increased and…
Read MoreDay: February 13, 2019
DNR to hold town hall meeting in Jefferson
Jefferson is among 18 locations for town hall-style meetings at which Iowa Department of Natural Resources local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunting seasons, discuss possible changes to hunting rules and regulations, and address other topics as requested.
Read MoreJeff council talks about state cap on property tax levies
Also selects more expensive company for website redesign According to Jefferson mayor Craig Berry, gambling revenue is what’s keeping cities financially afloat, and he encouraged council members to lobby State Senator Jerry Behn and State Representative Phil Thompson to increase a state-mandated $8.10 (per thousand of taxable valuation) cap on cities’ general fund levy.
Read MoreMain Street looking for entrepreneurs for contest
Entrepreneurs who want to own a business in downtown Jefferson, have plans to expand services or add a new product line, or who want to purchase equipment for their business are encouraged to participate in Main Street Iowa’s Open 4 Business contest.
Read MoreTownship budget hearings set
Township boards have set public hearings on their Fiscal Year 2020 budgets as follows: • Jackson – Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 10 am in the county auditor’s office at the courthouse. Clerk Tom Lawton. • Hardin – Wednesday, Feb. 20, at 10 am in the board room at the courthouse. Clerk Carla Haupert.
Read MoreTalking points
~by Victoria Riley, GreeneCountyNewsOnline There’s still close to a year to go before the presidential caucuses in Iowa. News media are starting to count down days. Republicans and even some Democrats are already exclaiming, “Enough already!” I’m not one of them. I didn’t mind the abundance of Republican candidates in 2015 and I don’t mind the abundance of Democratic candidates…
Read MoreScranton rec hosting BINGO
The Scranton park and recreation department is adding some entertainment to Sunday afternoons. Once a month, starting on Sunday, Feb. 17, BINGO will be played in the Scranton Community Center from 2 to 4 pm. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winners. A snack bar will be available. A meal will be served on Sunday, March 24, starting at…
Read MoreLocal chapter of NWTF holds banquet
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal About 100 supporters of the Greene County Gobblers Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation attended the annual banquet on Saturday, Feb. 2, at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds in Jefferson. A catered meal opened the evening of fundraising activities including the silent and live auction.
Read MoreScranton Commemorative Cookbooks a sell-out
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Scranton Commemorative Cookbook celebrating the heritage of the community from 1869-2019 was a huge success. In fact, all of the cookbooks have been sold, well before the upcoming Sesquicentennial celebration on June 29.
Read MoreCampus notes
Allison Higgins of Jefferson graduated in December from Morningside College in Sioux City. She was a standout competitor on the Mustang track and cross country teams. She earned a bachelor of arts degree. Emily Fitzpatrick of Churdan recently graduated with a bachelor of arts degree from Buena Vista University. She attended BVU’s Fort Dodge location.
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