Also changes timing of raises for associates, secretaries Students in the construction trades program at the Greene County Career Academy won’t build a house this school year, but will instead build a storage facility at the high school to supplement a shortage of storage space there. The Greene County Schools board at its Aug. 17 meeting approved an amount up…
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Hazardous waste collection Saturday
A free hazardous waste collection is slated for Saturday, Aug. 20, from 9 to 11 am on the north side of the courthouse square. The event is for Jefferson residents only. Items that will be accepted include aerosol cleaners and paints; ammonia-based cleaners; antifreeze; batteries (only rechargeable); fertilizers; fluorescent light bulbs (cfls); gasoline and kerosene; oil, lead-based paint; stains, varnishes;…
Read MoreCounty moving closer to bonds for communications tower, jail
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County supervisors at their Aug. 15 meeting set the stage to make two important financial decisions in the near future. The county’s E911 service board took the first step in a $3.7 million communications project with a formal request that the supervisors raise the funds as an essential county purpose. The project includes…
Read MoreCould Greene County’s Tyler Miller become an NFL prospect?
It was a proud moment for Greene County when Tyler Miller committed to Iowa State back in 2018. As many will remember, Miller was one of the finest athletes (and students!) we’ve seen pass through the school, and this commitment marked both the reward of endless hard work, and the beginning of a new journey. As is common at top-level college football…
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Aug. 17, 2022 Rippey public library…Cara McCoy, Rippey librarian Rippey public library had a successful 2022 summer reading program! We read “Off theBeaten Path.” We started the summer off with a movie, “Big Hero 6.” We had popcorn from our new popcorn machine donated by Cindy and Mark Devilbiss. After that, we had weekly programs with an emphasis on our theme. On Tuesdays,…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Aug. 12
In Greene County district court Nicholas Scott Weber, 22, of Scranton was sentenced Aug. 11 to five years in prison with credit for time served after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of eluding while intoxicated. He was also sentenced to five years in prison with credit for time served after he changed his plea to guilty…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Aug. 12
In Greene County magistrate court Caden James Wilson of Scranton was granted a deferred judgment Aug. 10 after he pleaded guilty to two counts of animal neglect- no injury/serious injury or death. He was placed on informal probation to the Greene County sheriff for one year. A judgment was entered for a $105 civil penalty. He is jointly and severally…
Read MoreRotary holds school supply drive
The Rotary Club of Jefferson is part of the community-wide effort to provide children from financially challenged families with school supplies for the coming school year. Rotarians recently delivered supplies and $170 in cash to New Opportunities in Jefferson. Teresa Lansman of New Opportunities anticipates up to 200 students will need help with school supplies before school starts Aug. 23.…
Read MoreScranton United Charity drive under way
The Scranton United Charity fund drive is underway with the donor cards ready to be mailed in the near future. Residents in the Scranton community will receive a letter in their mail asking for a donation. For many of the organizations, this is the only fund drive of the year. Organizers ask that residents give generously to assist in funding…
Read MoreLiving with and promoting diversity topic of evening program
Living in an Iowa town in which Caucasian is a minority race requires listening and an open mind. That’s the message about 75 Greene County residents heard Aug. 9 at “The Storm Lake Story,” a program hosted by Nueva Vida en Greene County, the diversity initiative launched by Greene County Development Corporation last November. The evening was planned by Nueva…
Read MoreCasino donates to food pantry
Wild Rose Casino and Hotel Jefferson has announced a $5,000 donation to the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center food pantry. Established in 1993, the ARC in Jefferson provides no-cost food donations to area families in Greene County. In 2019, the organization moved to its current facility to keep up with the need. Shirley Haupert, director of the ARC, was…
Read MoreJefferson Wants You incentive fund awards two grants
A pair of remote workers moving to Greene County have been awarded a Jefferson Wants You incentive grant for a one year membership at Gravitate Coworking. Alyssa Rhoades is locating in Jefferson but will continue working remotely for Lincoln Federal Savings Bank in Lincoln, NE. She plans to work at Gravitate Coworking in a floating desk area three to five…
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