Allows for TIF in the future, but no plans for that now The Greene County board of supervisors held a public hearing Dec. 14 and then approved a resolution amending the Beaver Creek Wind Farm urban renewal plan to include the wind turbines erected in 2018. Although a public hearing held by the county board of adjustment in 2017 as…
Read MoreDay: December 16, 2020
Jeff council adds special meeting
The Jefferson city council canceled its last regular meeting for the year but is holding a special meeting Friday, Dec. 18, at 1 pm at the municipal building. The agenda includes approving the hiring of an accounting clerk/administrative assistant; approving the purchase of programmable controllers for the water treatment plant; approving a contract to rental additional tasers for the police…
Read MoreGJ man seriously injured in pedestrian accident
A Grand Junction resident was seriously injured when he was struck by a vehicle while walking on 16th St in Grand Junction Tuesday evening. According to a report from the Iowa State Patrol, Travis Fincel, 46, of Grand Junction was walking northbound in the roadway on 16th St north of Sandoe St at 8:10 pm when he was struck by…
Read MoreTotal Covid-19 cases now at 625
Five cases of Covid-19 were diagnosed among Greene County residents in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 625. Greene County public health director Becky Wolf reports 20 new cases in the last three days, 45 in the last seven days, and 70 in the last 14 days. The 14-day positivity rate for…
Read MoreMedical center foundation, auxiliary hold successful fundraisers
Despite many challenges in 2020, Greene County Medical Center finished up with successful fundraising holiday events last week. The annual Foundation Tree of Life event was held Thursday, Dec. 10. Many community members joined the Facebook live event to watch this year as a Covid-19 precaution versus having a full in-person event. There were 44 ornaments purchased this year in…
Read MoreExtension tells 4-H award recipients
Over the last two months, 4-H members have been recognized at their club meetings for the annual 2020 Greene County 4-H Awards. Record books submitted by 4-H members were judged by volunteers who decided on the final awards, recognizing outstanding record books and excellence in project work over the past year. “The Awards Ceremony is the final process of the…
Read More“History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.” – Mark Twain
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Freedom of speech has suffered its bumps in the road in this country. For close to 50 years during the last century, a group, on their own authority and judgment, banned certain films whether imported or originating in Hollywood. During that particular period of dark ages (1933 to 1978), the Legion of Decency within the…
Read MoreFrom the Iowa Department of Public Safety
The holiday season is known for celebrations and traditions, but it is also known for being the deadliest season when it comes to impaired driving. Iowa Law Enforcement across the state will partner with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) this holiday season to remove impaired drivers from the roads and help save lives. From…
Read MoreCommercial manure applicator training slated for Jan. 7
Registration is mandatory Commercial manure applicators should plan to attend the commercial manure Applicator training program scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 7, from 9 am to noon or 1 pm to 4 pm. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, will conduct the required three-hour training workshop at that time. There is no…
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