Yield will be $2.54 million The Jefferson city council finalized the sale of $2.46 million in general obligation corporate purpose bonds at its June 25 meeting. The terms offered by the high bidder will allow the council to reap $2.54 million, the total needed to cover the list of purposes the council approved for the bonds.
Read MoreDay: June 26, 2019
Rams softball wins 8-7 on Senior Night
~by Noah Rohlfing Greene County softball survived an error-filled game and fought back to beat Roland-Story Tuesday night, 8-7, after giving up a six-run lead on Senior Night for the Rams. It was the fourth consecutive win for the Rams, who are now 8-15 overall and 5-7 in Heart of Iowa play.
Read MoreSupes okay more hogs, needed elevator updates
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors recommended approval a hog site expansion application by Alex Alliger at a public hearing during the regular board meeting on Monday, June 24. Supervisor Mick Burkett acted as chair pro tem in the absence of John Muir. Also absent was supervisor Dawn Rudolph.
Read MoreIt’ Show Time – Scranton sesqui is Saturday
The plans have been made as the Scranton community celebrates 150 years! Saturday, June 29, will bring folks from near and far to help Scranton observe its sesquicentennial. An eager committee has pulled together a day full of free entertainment. They’re praying for good weather to bring large crowds to the celebration.
Read MoreWho uplifts their neighbors?
~a column by Colleen O’Brien A couple of years ago, I wrote a “What if” about Jefferson being attacked by an enemy, and what I would do if I lived through the attack and into the occupancy by a hostile army. Would I go along because of fear of torture, imprisonment, death? Or the threat of any of these to…
Read MoreTrash collection changing in Jefferson in September
Trash collection in Jefferson will have a new look come September when a New Way Sidewinder automated packer and a New Way Cobra rear load packer are put into service for residential trash pickup. The city council at its June 25 regular meeting approved the purchase of the two trucks at a total cost of $400,200.
Read MoreJefferson Telecom looking for directory cover photo
Jefferson Telecom has launched a directory photo contest for the 2019-2020 telephone directory front cover. The winner of the chosen photo will win $100 in Greene County Chamber Checks. Greene County residents are invited to showcase their photographic talents and submit images of the natural beauty and points of interest that describe Jefferson and Greene County. Photos should represent Jefferson…
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