Edited Jan. 22, with more information added The Greene County High School chapter of the National Honor Society inducted new members in November. Students with a minimum 3.25 grade point average were invited to complete a membership application that included an essay. Selection was done by a committee of high school teachers based on demonstrated excellence in scholarship, leadership, service…
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4-H news
The Greenbrier 4-H club met Monday, Jan. 14, at Landus Cooperative in Jefferson. For roll call everybody was to introduce themselves by telling your first and last name, age and grade, and the projects you have done in 4-H. The Young Leaders reported that they were planning a 4-H beef burger supper fundraiser.
Read MoreChamber & Tourism annual meeting Jan. 29
Greene County Chamber & Tourism invites the public to attend the annual membership meeting Tuesday, Jan. 29, at the Jefferson Elks lodge. Social time begins at 5:30 pm with a brief business meeting at 6 pm.
Read MoreThank you – Donna Lawson
I want to thank express my sincere gratitude for the support you have offered me over the years. I leave with many memories to cherish. I really appreciate all the kind words, cards, calls and well wishes. As I look forward to a new life after my retirement, I will certainly miss the enjoyable time I have spent serving Greene…
Read MoreThe Behn Report
~by Senator Jerry Behn (R-Boone) January 18, 2019 This week was the first week of the 88th General Assembly and the first week of the 2019 legislative session. We heard from Governor Kim Reynolds as she gave the Condition of the State, as well as speeches from Chief Justice Mark Cady on the judiciary and General Timothy Orr on the…
Read MoreBen Robbins, 1956 – 2019
The family of Ben Robbins hosted a memorial gathering and visitation Saturday, Jan. 26, from 10 am until 12 noon at the Walton Woods Community Room, 1000 W. Adams St, Jefferson. In Lieu of flowers, memorials in Ben’s name may be given to the family. Interment will be at a later date at the Scranton Township Cemetery west of Scranton.…
Read MoreHalterman arrested in Greene County
Search for Halterman also leads to marijuana growing operation Rodney Halterman, 18, of Jefferson was arrested Thursday afternoon in Greene County on a Story County warrant for attempted murder, a Class B felony. An Ames woman says she was shot in the chest Saturday afternoon at a residence in Ames. She and a witness identified Halterman as the shooter. That…
Read MoreWoes continue for Ram basketball teams
The Greene County basketball teams traveled to Nevada Tuesday for their second games of the season against the Cubs and lost both games, giving the Cubs a sweep. The girls lost 40-25, a smaller point differential than in 10 of their 13 losses this season. The spread would have been wider had the Cubs fared better at the free throw…
Read MorePlanning done, bids let on new high school/ career academy
After dozens of meetings and hundreds of hours over the past nine months, the plans for the new Greene County High School and Regional Career Academy are complete. The Greene County Schools board of education approved the plans for bid letting at its regular meeting Wednesday evening. The board scheduled a public hearing to be held at its next regular…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – David Weaver
To the editor: One year ago, I was in the midst of announcing my intention to be a candidate for the Iowa House of Representatives. It was an exciting time; I was daunted by what would be required and hopeful for the opportunity to represent Boone and Greene Counties at the Iowa Capitol.
Read MoreComp board turns away from parity, recommends differing wage increases
The Greene County compensation board is recommending wage increases ranging from 2.96 percent to 8.6 percent for county elected officials. The board met Wednesday morning for about 30 minutes. In recent years the board has recommended an across the board percentage increase in salaries. The recommendation for the coming fiscal year isn’t a percentage, but a different dollar amount for…
Read MoreChamber asks county to help with staff wages
Greene County Chamber & Tourism wants to hire a fulltime executive director, with the county, the city of Jefferson, and Grow Greene County sharing the cost with the Chamber. The proposal was part of a presentation Michael Reese, interim Chamber director, and Chamber president Mike Holden made to the board of supervisors Monday.
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