Also learn of $100,000 in federal funds for county ~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline At the March 6 meeting, county attorney Thomas Laehn told the county board of supervisors there is a state-wide ban on specialty courts. Laehn said the ban in Iowa prevents the establishment of a drug court in Greene County that could have used opioid settlement money…
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Do we have to have another one?
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Florida is far away from Iowa, so what’s it matter what the Florida governor is doing to education and civil rights? We have our own problems with our guv. However, Florida’s governor, Ron DeSantis, is diving whole-hog into autocratic behavior in order to get votes two years from now. I think he’s making a mistake…
Read MoreCongressman Nunn tours courthouse
Congressman Zach Nunn of the Third Congressional district, which includes Greene County, visited the courthouse Monday to talk with county elected officials. While he was there, he and his daughter toured the courthouse with county attorney Thomas Laehn as his guide. Janice Harbaugh trailed the tour with her camera.
Read MoreDNR plans burns in areas of Greene County
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources plans to conduct prescribed burns this spring in Greene and Guthrie Counties. Greene County burns include Dunbar Slough Wildlife Area, located a mile south and three miles west of Scranton, and Snake Creek Wildlife Area, located two miles north of Rippey. Guthrie County burns include McCord Pond Wildlife Area, located one mile south…
Read MoreP-C voters approve revenue purpose statement for SAVE funds
Paton-Churdan voters approved a revenue purpose statement for Secure an Advanced Vision for Education (SAVE) funds a special election held March 7. Forty-one voters favored the proposition and three voted against it. Voter turnout was very low at only 5.87 percent. SAVE funds come initially from the state’s one-cent sales tax. The funds can be used for infrastructure needs. SAVE…
Read MoreRegistration open for Scranton Kids Fishing Day
The 11th Scranton Kids Fishing Day is set for Saturday, June 3, from 11 am to 2 pm at Pond Park on the south side of Scranton. Children ages 4-17 are invited. Lunch will be served and speakers will share information about fishing. Registration forms are available now at the Scranton public library or by calling Ashley Squibb at 515-370-3505.…
Read MoreHistorical Society plans Irish craic for St Patrick’s Day
~by Denise O’Brien Van for the Greene County Historical Society Count on a good time at the Greene County Historical Museum on St. Patrick’s Day, when the whole world is Irish. To celebrate the day, the Greene County Historical Society is hosting a gathering Friday, March 17, at 1 pm at the Museum, 218 E. Lincoln Way in Jefferson. In…
Read MoreFriends of the Library hosting murder mystery cocktail party
The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library invite all wannabe sleuths to a Murder Mystery Cocktail Party. All those who accept the invitation will find themselves thrown into an unfortunate situation in which they must determine who among them committed murder. Parties will be held Friday, March 31, and Saturday, April 1, at 7 pm at the Jefferson Community Golf…
Read MoreState Friend of Extension award to Home State Bank
Home State Bank of Jefferson was awarded the “Friend of Extension” award at the state level at an Awards Night held March 6 during the Iowa State Extension and Outreach annual conference. The bank previously received this award for the Southwest region of Iowa but was further selected for this award. Greene County ISU Extension and Home State Bank have…
Read MoreStudents share career academy experiences with legislators, IASB members and others
State legislators, Iowa Association of School Board (IASB) representatives, Iowa Central Community College representatives, and community leaders visited the Greene County Career Academy on Friday, Feb. 24, to learn more about the career academy. Greene County superintendent Brett Abbotts and Iowa Central president Dr Jesse Ulrich welcomed the guests and discussed the impact the career academy has on local high…
Read MoreBiden is trying to make your 401(k) broke and woke
~a column by Sen Joni Ernst, R, of Iowa Millions of Americans spend their lifetime planning, saving, and investing into their 401(k)s with the goal of retiring peacefully, knowing they will be financially stable throughout their golden years. But with President Biden in the White House, the stability Iowans spent decades working towards is in jeopardy. Americans’ savings are already nearing an…
Read MoreNew multi-family housing likely in Jefferson
Kading Properties of Urbandale is moving forward with plans to build as many as 140 new rental homes in the northeast portion of Jefferson. Greene County Development Corporation director Ken Paxton told the Jefferson city council at its Feb. 28 regular meeting that Kading is in the process of purchasing 24 acres of the south portion of GCDC’s east business…
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