~by Tim Christensen, Greene County Schools superintendent Now that plans for the new High School/Career Academy have been finalized, I will be providing regular updates. The project officially went out to bid Thursday, Jan. 17. Contractors interested in bidding on the project will have access to blueprints at “plan rooms” in Fort Dodge, Des Moines, Minneapolis, and Omaha.
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Council okays new JPD officer, sets public hearing on budget
The adage that “money talks” seems to be true when it comes to attracting police officers to Jefferson. The city council approved hiring Cole Jackson as a patrol officer at its Jan. 22 meeting. Jackson is the second JPD officer hired since the council approved a hiring and retention incentive that includes a $2,000 sign-on bonus paid on the date…
Read MoreMore snow than we’d ever seen
~a column by Colleen O’Brien News this past weekend of serious snow storms in the Sierra brought to mind the winter of 1982-83 when we lived in that mountain range along the eastern border of California. It started snowing on Sept. 14 – it was my son’s 17th birthday – and we got four feet right off the bat. We…
Read MoreKristin Wailes wins state VFW essay contest
Kristin Wailes, a seventh grade student in Greene County Middle School, was honored as the Iowa State winner of the Patriot’s Pen essay competition for the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Iowa. Her essay first won in the District competition, allowing her to advance to the state contest.
Read MoreBierl opens veterans service office
Greene County military veterans will again be able to find assistance with veterans’ service without leaving the county. Mike Bierl assumed the role of veterans service officer and opened the Greene County office on the first floor of the courthouse Monday. His regular office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 am to 1 pm.
Read MoreImpact Award nominations open soon
It’s time to start thinking of individuals or groups to nominate for this year’s Greene County Community Impact Award. This is the 10th year for the award that honors those who have volunteered their time and talents to Greene County through social, educational, or cultural activities as opposed to a business operation or work through an official position.
Read MorePotato bar supper Jan. 31 in Churdan
The Churdan library staff and trustees are serving a potato bar supper Thursday, Jan. 31, from 5 to 7 pm at the school in Churdan. The menu includes baked potatoes with “all the fixings,” loose meat sandwiches, relishes and bars. The Paton-Churdan basketball teams host Collins-Maxwell that evening. Proceeds of the potato bar supper will be used for programming at…
Read MoreKids Heart Challenge coming soon
Students in Grades 2-6 at Greene County elementary and middle schools are jumping at the chance to fight heart disease and stroke, our nation’s No. 1 and No. 3 killers, respectively. From Jan. 28 through Feb. 11, students will participate in the Kids Heart Challenge, (formerly Jump Rope/Hoops For Heart). Students will raise funds for the American Heart Association, which…
Read MoreTownship budget hearing slated
Townships have set a public hearing on their budget as follows: Scranton Township – Thursday, Jan. 24, at 1:30 pm at the Marchant Memorial Library in Scranton. Clerk, Deb Fey
Read MoreRaccoon River Watershed group to meet Jan. 29
The North Raccoon River Watershed Management Coalition (NRRWMC) urges the public to provide important input for an upcoming watershed plan by attending the coalition’s open house scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 29, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at the ISU Extension offices in Storm Lake (824 Flindt Drive, No. 101).
Read MoreWrestlers sweep Ram Duals, gear up for rest of season
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County wrestling team swept the Ram Duals Tuesday, defeating North Polk, Roland-Story and West Central Valley. Brock Wuebker (170) improved his season record to 19-1 with three falls, all in the first period. The Heart of Iowa Activities Conference tournament was scheduled to be held at Saydel Friday night. League officials cancelled the…
Read MoreChickadee tax check-off revenues decline in 2017
Last year, more than 7,500 Iowa taxpayers helped boost wildlife conservation with donations to the Fish and Wildlife Fund on their state income tax form, a decline of about 400 from 2016. Donators represent about 0.4 percent of total tax payers in Iowa. “We are so thankful to all the people who choose to donate to wildlife conservation with their…
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