Also discuss Ring Out for Art sculptures on courthouse grounds ~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors heard public comment on the first reading of the proposed dangerous and vicious animal ordinance at its regular meeting Jan 6. Linn Cipperley-Price, director of the non-profit Animal Protection and Education (APE) , asked about the definition of “provocation”…
Read MoreDay: January 8, 2020
Living in the Italian countryside
Editor’s note – When O’Brien started writing columns for GreeneCountyNewsOnline when in launched in 2013, she declined to offer a photo to use at the top of her columns. She has finally sent along a photo of herself in Italy, where she is enjoying a few weeks of respite from issues that worry conscientious liberals. ~a column by Colleen O’Brien…
Read MoreCounty’s taxable valuation up for sixth straight year
The taxable valuation in Greene County continues its upward trend, with a total increase of 4.26 percent for fiscal year 2021. This is the sixth consecutive year the total taxable valuation has increased, with the largest one-year increase being 4.51 percent for FY20, the current fiscal year. Pam Olerich, real estate and tax coordinator in the county auditor’s office, provided…
Read MoreWinners told in fifth grade essay contest
Greene County fifth graders once again participated in the American Legion’s essay contest on the topic “What the Flag Means to Me.” Winners were announced Dec. 19 at the school. Zach Stalder placed first; his essay will be entered into district competition. Shawn Gordon placed second and Kaydin Wells placed third. American Legion Post 11 commander Phil Thompson and essay…
Read MoreTower View Team seeking sponsors for mini bell towers
The Tower View Team has built another four mini bell towers for display beginning in May of 2020. Businesses, organizations, or individuals can sponsor one of these towers. For 2020, the sponsor is responsible for negotiating a price with an artist as well as discussion of the artwork. The sponsor will pay the artist directly. The Tower View Team will provide a…
Read MoreGr Co juniors to host chili supper Jan. 17
The Greene County junior class will host a chili supper Friday, Jan. 17, at the Elks Lodge, one block east of the middle school on W. Harrison St. The Ram girls and boys basketball teams will host Gilbert for a Mega Night in the Greene County Middle School gym and the Greene County Community Center. The Hall of Fame induction…
Read MoreOn-farm trials topic at Ag Coffee Jan. 24
Greene County Extension is hosting a series of Ag Coffee events, bringing together farmers and other ag professionals for an informal discussion on current ag topics. The topic of an Ag Coffee Friday, Jan. 24, will be local on-farm demonstration trials with Mike Witt, ISU Extension & Outreach field agronomist. The program will start at 9:30 am and conclude by…
Read MoreJPD tells sTEP results
Jefferson police officers stayed busy during a special Traffic Enforcement Project (sTEP) Dec. 13-Jan. 1. During the two-week period, officers wrote 58 citations and issued 293 warnings. Six drivers were arrested for operating while intoxicated, two were arrested on other felony charges, and one was arrested on a narcotics charge. Officers recovered a stolen vehicle and pursued a speeding driver…
Read MoreRing Out for Art sculpture contest gearing up for 2020
The Ring Out for Art 2020 “Call to Sculptors” is now available. The Greene County board of supervisors, Tower View Team and Home State Bank invite sculptors to submit entries to the juried contest. This is the fifth year of the exhibit of original outdoor sculptures. Three sculptures will be selected by the committee composed of the three entities involved and…
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