Q & A: Iowa caucuses 2020

~by Sen Chuck Grassley Q. What makes the Iowa caucuses unique? A: Nearly 50 years ago, Iowa launched its first-in-the-nation presidential caucuses and has retained this prominent position since 1972. Every four years, the Hawkeye State becomes the launching pad to the White House as candidates kick-off their campaigns for the presidency, meeting with Iowans in living rooms, diners, schools…

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Supes get feedback on using TIF for GC Early Learning Center

~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline Some county residents wasted no time in letting the supervisors know their thoughts on the idea of using tax increment financing (TIF) revenue for a proposed new Greene County Early Learning Center. Supervisor Mick Burkett, at the Jan. 30 regular meetings, said “We’ve all had calls about TIF.” Board chair John Muir quoted an email…

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