The Greene County Genealogy Society will meet Saturday, June 1, at 10 am in the basement meeting room of the Jefferson public library. All are welcome and it is handicapped accessible. Arlene Johnson will have the program. Be prepared to bring your thinking caps as there is a quiz or two to take regarding genealogy.
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Supes nix art on county-owned property for liability reasons
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County supervisors plan not to allow art on county-owned property after the Ring Out for Art sculptures are moved from the courthouse grounds in November. The decision came at the board’s Tuesday meeting after supervisors Pete Bardole and Dawn Rudolph, and county attorney Thomas Laehn reported on a meeting they had with representatives…
Read MoreState soccer opener postponed due to weather
~by Noah Rohlfing Greene County boys soccer fans will have to wait longer than expected to see the Rams play their first-ever state tournament game this week. The IHSAA announced Wednesday that due to the recent rain and scheduling concerns, the first round of the Class 1A, 2A and 3A tournaments will take place on Friday instead of Thursday. So,…
Read MoreLooking for answers
~a column by Colleen O’Brien If women are legislated out of any personal choice when it comes to what to do with their fertilized eggs, isn’t the equivalent next step to legislate men out of spilling their seed? If contraception becomes illegal, will that include condoms? And if so, who gets punished? The user? The used? The seller?
Read MoreAirport improvements, new rental housing now on fast track
The Jefferson city council received unexpected good news at its May 28 meeting when Carl Byers of Bolton & Menk presented the bids for the relocation of a portion of 243rd St to allow for an extension of the runway at the Jefferson municipal airport. The first piece of good news was that six bids on the project were received…
Read MoreRams girls end golf season at regional meet
The Greene County High School Girls Golf Team wrapped up its 2019 golf season at the regional tournament held at Carroll Country Club. With just five players available, the team struggled to card four solid scores and finished in 12th position with a team total of 519 strokes for the 18-hole tourney. Scoring for GCHS were: Senior Mariah Block (60+48=108),…
Read MoreExtension to offer STEAM Clubs in June
Parents who are looking for something to keep their children busy this summer can consider STEAM Clubs. Students entering grades 6-8 next school year are welcome to be part of Full STEAM Ahead through ISU Extension & Outreach Greene County. There are two STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math) Clubs from which to choose.
Read MoreImpact Award presentation this Sunday
Jerry Roberts will be presented with the Greene County Impact Award this Sunday, June 2, at 3 pm in the courthouse rotunda. A reception will follow the award presentation. All friends and family are invited to attend. Roberts has volunteered at the Jefferson public library, has served in a variety of positions in the local and state Elks organization, wrote…
Read MoreFarewell open house slated for IRIS students
The public is invited to a farewell open house for the Jefferson IRIS exchange students Monday, June 3, from 6:30 to 8;30 pm at the First United Methodist Church in Jefferson. Ran Fawarsy of Israel and Demir Bulut of Turkey arrived last fall and have been attending Greene County High School. They will leave for home June 10.
Read MorePlan now to be part of the Bell Tower Festival parade
All area businesses and organizations, class reunion groups, churches, political groups, and anyone who wants to be in a parade is invited to be part of the Rotary Club of Jefferson’s Bell Tower Festival Parade Saturday, June 8. The parade will step off from the Greene County High School student parking lot at 11 am and follow the traditional route…
Read MoreFawning season is here; deer are on the move
The calls have been coming in to field offices and conservation officers for the past few weeks and will only increase as the calendar flips to June – the peak fawning season is right around the corner. Callers report finding an “abandoned” fawn in an unusual place, like a flowerbed or small patch of cover. Rest assured this is normal…
Read MoreJeff council awards raises to themselves, mayor
The stipends paid to Jefferson city council members and the mayor will double effective Jan. 1, 2020. With virtually no discussion the council approved the first reading of an ordinance increasing the compensation of council members from $30 per meeting, not to exceed $1,000 per year, to $60 per meeting, not to exceed $2,000.
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