The Jefferson public library board of trustees will recommend to the Jefferson city council that the city pursue construction of a one-story, 24,000 square-foot addition to the existing library. Estimated cost is $9.7 million. The recommendation is the result of a year-long feasibility study conducted by a committee composed of community members, elected officials, and city/library staff, with Franks Design…
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GrCo FFA members to Greenhand Fire Up conference
Each year Southwest district and Iowa FFA officers plan and facilitate Greenhand Fire Up Conferences for FFA members in the Southwest district. Atlantic High School welcomed FFA chapters from all over the Southwest district on Oct. 12. This year, Greene County FFA had four members participate in the conference. Members included Jennifer Robbins, Rozella Helms, Aden Bardole, and Austyn Smith…
Read MoreProducers encouraged to donate grain to medical center foundation
The Greene County Medical Center Foundation is pleased to renew their partnerships with agricultural producers who wish to support local healthcare through the gift of grain. Significant tax savings can be realized by replacing cash gifts to charitable organizations with that of a commodity. There is no recognized income, but the charitable deduction is limited to basis, which is ordinarily…
Read MoreCarl Garnett, 1928 – 2022
Carl Francis Garnett, age 94, of Scranton, passed away peacefully October 11, 2022, at Thomas Rest Haven in Coon Rapids surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held October 17 at the First United Methodist Church in Scranton with Rev. Roberta Maltas officiating. Organist for the service will be Karen Murphy and vocalists will be Jesse Perrett and Julie Baker. Casket…
Read MoreBernice Rohovit, 1924 – 2022
Funeral services will be held Oct. 15 a St Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson for Bernice Rohovit, 98, Iowa City, formerly of Jefferson. Father Steve Brodersen will be celebrant for the Mass of the Resurrection. Soloist will be Amy Roberts, accompanied by Janet Sabus. Interment will be at the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery. Bernice Rohovit was born Madeline Bernice Wagner on…
Read MoreSupervisors okay first reading of new Code of Ordinance
Tell GCDC board they will not participate in housing incentives ~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline In a quiet ending to months of energetic debate over the utility level solar energy zoning ordinance, the Greene County supervisors approved the first reading of the entire Ordinance Adopting a New Code of Ordinances for Greene County, Iowa at their meeting on Oct. 10.…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – A. Smith about the supervisor candidates
To the editor 10/10/22 With the upcoming elections in November taking place, I’d like to remind the voter of the contrast between the two candidates that are up for election to fill a vacant seat on the board of supervisors. They are Mike Holden and Dan Benitz. Dan Benitz won’t tell you he was on the City Council. But he…
Read MoreRam Bakery open for season
The students at Greene County High School are kicking off the 44th season of Ram Restaurant and Bakery. During the fall months they offer beginner courses to teach students the basics so they can take classes like Ram Restaurant or Bistro. Currently the bakery class is in the cookie and bar unit and they have opened up the Coffee Shop…
Read MoreNotice of public test of voting equipment
General election, November 8, 2022 Notice is hereby given that a public test of voting equipment will take place on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. Testing of the OpenElect Voting Optical (OVO) scanners and OpenElect Voting Interface (OVI) machines will take place on the third floor of the courthouse beginning at 8:30 a.m. and continuing until all equipment has been tested.
Read MorePost-Ian
~a column by Colleen O’Brien The aftermath of natural disasters is not believable. I’d left town as Hurricane Ian approached; he did his job over a couple of days and moseyed north, bent on more destruction. I came home then, turned onto my street, and there it was – my house. But not my house. The photos that friends had…
Read MoreForum for House District 47 candidates slated
The Rotary Club of Jefferson will host a public forum Thursday, Oct.20, at the Greene County Elementary cafeteria for candidates for the Iowa House District 47 seat. House District 47 includes all of Greene and Guthrie counties and part of Dallas County. Candidates Carter Nordman (R) and Gary Overla (D) will both attend. Rick Morain will serve as moderator. The…
Read MorePublic health offering new course to reduce risk of dementia
More than 7 million Americans suffered from dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease in 2020. That number is predicted to climb to more than 9 million by 2030 and to nearly 12 million by 2040. Dementia is devastating to an individual’s physical, mental, emotional, social and financial well-being. However, mounting evidence shows simple lifestyle changes can reduce the risk of dementia by…
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