In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Jan. 9 against Bradlee Gene Beadle of Jefferson on a charge of violation of a no contact order. Beadle was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. Court costs were $60. Troy Douglas Carlson of Madrid paid a $200 fine with a $70 surcharge on a charge of trespass- second offense (casino…
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Supervisors look at adding turbines to TIF plan
The county supervisors will most likely add the 85 wind turbines of the second Beaver Creek Wind Project to the tax increment financing equation for construction of the regional career academy and secondary roads projects. They met with Jeff Heil of Northland Securities, the firm hired as underwriter/finance advisor, for almost an hour at their regular meeting Jan. 10. The…
Read MoreBlood drive in Jefferson Monday
LifeServe Blood Center will hold a community blood drive in Jefferson Monday (note change in usual day of the week), Jan. 14, from 12:30 to 5:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way, Jefferson.
Read MoreCounty Extension council elects officers
Officers were elected during the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County Extension council organizational meeting Jan. 9. The nine-member county Extension council annually elects officers to comply with Iowa law.
Read MoreMarketing for small town businesses topic of workshop
Marketing in a small town can seem challenging but there are a lot of benefits to being located in a smaller community. In the “Marketing 101: More than Social Media” attendees will learn ways they can increase their small-town business’ visibility throughout their community and online as they build stronger relationships with their customers and increase sales.
Read MoreGrCo board ready to let bids on new HS/career academy
The Greene County Schools board of education expects to approve letting bids for the new high school and regional career academy at its regular meeting Wednesday, Jan. 16, at 6:30 pm in the administrative building at 204 W. Madison St in Jefferson. The meeting will be preceded by a work session at 5:15 during which the board will discuss the…
Read MoreScott Brackett, 1965 – 2019
Funeral services were held January 12 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Scott Brackett, 53, of Jefferson. Interment was in the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery. Pastor Larry Rupp officiated. Vocalists were Cheryl Rupp and Lynn Eubank. Sheryl Sloan was the accompanist. Scott Dean Brackett was born July 22, 1965, in Jefferson and passed away January 9, 2019. He was 53…
Read MoreRams lose two hoops games in Gilbert
The Ram varsity basketball teams traveled to Gilbert to play the Tigers for the second time this season and came away with a pair of losses, just as they did during their first games last month.
Read MoreSeeking donations for Scranton cemetery sign
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Scranton township trustees are planning a small project to enhance the Scranton cemetery—and they need your help. The cemetery does not have any sign or marker that identifies its name—Scranton Township Cemetery. The trustees have enlisted the help of Tom Walker, owner of the Scranton Machine Shop, to design an archway-type sign. The sign…
Read MoreHabitat no longer doing roof projects
Habitat for Humanity volunteers are going out of the roofing “business”. The volunteers will no longer do roof repair or replacement beginning this summer. Volunteers with the Heart of Iowa Habitat for Humanity affiliate have replaced more than 20 roofs in Greene, Boone and Guthrie Counties since 2012 and put roofs on 26 new construction homes.
Read MoreCouncil hears ‘other side’ of community cat issue
Gunshot to the brain is humane euthanasia, rehab specialist says Deciding how or whether Jefferson police officers deal with unowned outdoor cats is on the to-do list of the Jefferson city council’s law enforcement committee. Mayor Craig Berry hopes the committee, which includes council members Harry Ahrenholtz and Dave Sloan along with city staff, makes a recommendation soon.
Read MoreWittry hired as Scranton city clerk
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Following a six-month search, Kristin Wittry has been hired as the Scranton city clerk. She replaces Melinda Hinners who resigned in early July for another position. Wittry began work last week and will staff the city hall office. The council offered the position at a starting wage of $14.50 per hour. Hinners had remained on…
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