School board candidates will be announced Friday Incumbent Jefferson mayor Matt Gordon is not running for re-election. Former mayor Craig Berry is the only candidate who filed nominating papers for the position. The filing deadline was Sept. 21. Gordon had been on the Jefferson city council for two years when he successfully ran against incumbent mayor Berry in 2020. Berry…
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GrCo Schools unspent balance decreased from last year, but still “okay”
The Greene County Community Schools board of education at its Sept. 20 meeting reviewed the 2022-23 certified annual report, special education supplement and annual transportation report. Total general fund spending for the year was $17,107,197, while the maximum authorized spending was $18,004,512. That left an unspent balance of $897,314. The unspent balance is comparable to carrying a balance in a…
Read MoreGrand opening of animal shelter, dog park this Sunday
A grand opening and ribbon cutting at the Greene County Animal Shelter and Rotary Centennial Dog Park will be held this Sunday, Sept. 24, at 2 pm at the shelter, 1700 Doreen Wilber Drive, Jefferson. Light refreshments will be served. The animal shelter has been in use for several months, while the dog park is very recently completed. The ribbon…
Read MoreDiscounted trees available through Iowa DNR
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources, through a partnership with the USDA Forest Service, is offering a mix of hardwoods, low-growing ornamental and evergreen tree species for $25 each. Iowa residents may purchase up to two trees. The pickup event nearest to Greene County is Thursday, Oct. 12, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at Swan Lake State Park Nature Center,…
Read MoreYouth athletic association plans fundraiser
The Greene County Youth Athletic Association will host “A Night Under the Lights” football scrimmage fundraiser Sunday, Oct. 1, at Linduska Field in Jefferson. Gates will open at 5:30 pm. Mini cheer will perform at 6:15. Grades 3-4 flag football beings at 6:30, followed grades 5-6 tackle football. A free will donation will be collected at the gate. A meal…
Read MoreReminder: Cashless gate at Ram athletic events
Tickets can be purchased online or use credit/debit card at gate Greene County Schools activities director Dave Wright reminds Ram fans that Greene County and the Heart of Iowa Conference have gone to a cashless ticket system for all athletic events. He encourages Ram fans to purchase their tickets ahead of time at this link: https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/greenecounty/tickets or use the attached QR…
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