~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…
Read MorePrairie Lakes AEA names new chief administrator
The Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency board of directors has selected Dr. Susie Meade as its next chief administrator. The Prairie Lakes AEA board began its search for a new chief administrator after Jeff Herzberg announced his resignation effective June 2020. Herzberg, who has served as the chief administrator since 2010, plans to return to the classroom as a teacher/coach.
Read MoreMayor Pete woos voters in Jefferson
With less than a week until the Iowa caucuses, Democratic candidate Pete Buttigieg* visited Jefferson Wednesday morning. He spoke with about 120 persons, including middle school students who had walked to the event at History Boy Theatre. Buttigieg was introduced by Shelly Thornton of Jefferson, who explained she chose him from the wide field of candidates when she realized “he…
Read MoreMadeline Hendricks, 1923 – 2020
Funeral services were held Jan. 30 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Madeline Hendricks, 96, of Jefferson. Words of comfort were offered by Bobby Palmer, pastor of First Baptist Church of Churdan. Meladee Graven was soloist accompanied by Janet Wills. Casket bearers were Mitch Stream, Bryan Booth, Alex Olson, Aaron Wise, Daniel Madsen and Jared Morris. Interment was at…
Read MoreAndrew Yang visits Jefferson, talks about Freedom Dividend and career training
About 100 persons were on hand Sunday when Andrew Yang, candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, spoke at History Boy Theatre in Jefferson. It was Yang’s second appearance in Jefferson since announcing his candidacy more than a year ago. He spoke Feb. 1, 2019, to about two dozen people at the Milwaukee Road depot. His message hasn’t changed much since…
Read MoreRam wrestlers set new record
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County wrestling team set a new record, reaching 20 dual meet victories in a season. The Rams are 20-4 after winning two of three dual meets in Story City on Jan. 14. Their previous mark for most wins in a dual meet season for the Rams was 19-5 in 2012-13. The Rams picked…
Read MoreOur legal system topic of Community Converation Feb. 6
Greene County attorney Thomas Laehn will be the speaker at Community Conversations Thursday, Feb. 6, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson. Laehn will discuss wat can and can’t be done in our legal system, and the legal and financial issues that affect our local government.
Read MoreJeff council okays increased share of dispatch cost
The city of Jefferson will increase its share of the cost of police and emergency dispatch with the approval at the Jan. 28 council meeting of a new 28E agreement with Greene County. The city until the current fiscal year paid a nominal fee to the county toward the cost of dispatching for the Jefferson police and fire departments. Those…
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~a column by Colleen O’Brien “One hundred senators, 435 congressmen, one President, and nine Supreme Court justices equate to 545 human beings out of the 300 million who are directly, legally, morally, and individually responsible for the domestic problems that plague this country.” ~Charlie Reese, former columnist, Orlando Sentinel Newspaper Despite the soaring words of Adam Schiff regarding the dream…
Read MoreGenealogy Society meets Saturday
The Greene County Genealogy Society will meet Saturday, Feb. 1, at 10 am in the basement meeting room at the Jefferson public library. Micki Schwarzkopf will present a program on antique valentines. The meeting room is handicap accessible and all are welcome to attend.
Read MoreCounty may consider TIF for new Early Learning Center
Tax Increment Funding (TIF) was proposed to partially fund a new Greene County Early Learning Center at the regular meeting of the Greene County board of supervisors on Jan 27. ELC board co-presidents Jacque Andrew and Bill Monroe, treasurer Donna Sutton, and director Cherie Cerveny updated the board on the proposed building of a new childcare facility near the present…
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