The Jefferson Parks and Recreation Commission in conjunction with OPN Architects and Counsilman-Hunsaker are facilitating a survey to determine the interest in building an indoor swimming pool that connects with the current Greene County Community Center. Area residents are asked to complete a brief survey to explore the possibilities for the future of the Greene County Community Center. “We need…
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Peoples Bank promotes Ungs, Beaman
John Rigler III, president and chief operating officer of Peoples Bank, announced two promotions last week. Jayme Ungs, senior vice president, has been promoted from market president to regional market president. He will now have oversight responsibility for both Greene and Boone counties, although he will continue to office in Jefferson. Ungs is a 25-year banking veteran and also an…
Read MoreAnimal shelter construction delayed
The unspring-like weather is delaying farmers but it has nothing to do with a delay in construction of the Greene County animal shelter. According to Jefferson city administrator Mike Palmer, construction is delayed temporarily due to a problem with the foundation, which was poured in early December. The foundation has settled due to soil compaction that needs to be corrected…
Read MoreZachary Freedom to perform at Reunion Rendezvous
The Greene County School Foundation will host an event to welcome class reunions to the Bell Tower Festival this year. This special event will include live entertainment with acoustic guitarist and singer/songwriter Zachary Freedom. Freedom recently performed at Country Blessings’ Spring Fling and is well-known throughout the area. School Foundation board member Karen Lawton is chairing the Reunion Rendezvous event…
Read MoreCommunity Foundation awards $208K in grants
The Greene County Community Foundation (GCCF) on April 4 distributed grants to eighteenprojects totaling $208,255. This amount was a combined total of monies received from Grow Greene County ($160,000) and accessed funds from the GCCF endowment ($48,255). There were 38 grant applications with a record breaking $467,141 in requests. Recipients of the largest grants included the Greene County Action Resource…
Read MoreSlow down and move over while driving this Mother’s Day weekend
The Iowa State Patrol is teaming up with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Region 7 states, including Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska for the Slow Down Move Over enforcement campaign to remind drivers to obey the speed limits and to move over for emergency vehicles this Mother’s Day weekend. Mother’s Day is May 8 and law enforcement agencies from the…
Read MoreApplications available for grants to new businesses, remote workers
A grant for new small businesses and remote workers is ready to be unveiled. Peg Raney, Jefferson Matters: Main Street & Chamber economic vitality chairperson explained, “The Jefferson Wants You Incentive Fund is designed for two purposes. One is to attract new small businesses to Jefferson that have a positive impact on the community. The other is to attract remote…
Read MoreDigital archives of local news topic of Historical Society program Friday
~by Chuck Offenburger for the Greene County Historical Society When the Greene County Historical Society gathers this Friday, May 6, at the Churdan public library, members and guests will learn about “Mining Digital Treasures from the Archives.” Created in 2012 and growing impressively ever since, those “Greene County Archives” are available free online 24/7 and worldwide, from the website…
Read MoreMcAtee Trust sponsors youth admissions to bell tower observation deck
The Lois and Dean McAtee Trust is the 2022 sponsor of free admission to the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower for all young people aged 18 and younger. Lois McAtee is surrounded by several grandchildren and friends who will be able to experience the views from the Nally Observation Deck absolutely free. The sponsorship allows young people to see the aerial sights and learn about the power…
Read MorePlanting more than a week behind average
Despite rain and cold conditions, Iowa farmers made progress planting corn and soybeans with 2.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending May 1, 2022, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork activities also included tillage, applying anhydrous and nitrogen, planting oats, and limited spraying. Soil moisture levels are improving, although Soil moisture conditions in west central Iowa…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending April 29
In Greene County district court Brian James Knudson, 52, of Manilla was sentenced to 60 days in jail, with all but two suspended, after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of possession of methamphetamine. Has placed on probation to Boone/Greene County probation for one year. He must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any recommended treatment…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending April 29
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered April 29 against Ted Lawrence Semke, 44, of Boone on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. He was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. He must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any recommended treatment at his own expense. Court costs were $60 in that case. A related case…
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