Month: February 2019

Greene County also getting $70,000 additional in transportation funding Schools will receive an additional $139 per student in state funding for the 2019-20 school year with preK-12 education funding bills that have now been approved by the legislature. That’s a 2.06 percent increase over the current year. The legislation increases funding to public schools by nearly $90 million, including $19…

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.