Stay Independent: A Healthy Aging Series is a nutrition and wellness program offered through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach for adults age 60 and older. The program is being offered at two locations in Greene County starting Thursday, April 27: Churdan public library in the mornings and Ever Greene Ridge in the afternoons. “Nutrition risk assessments of older Iowans…
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‘Meet Your Legislators’ slated for April 15
Final forum of 2023 legislative session The public is invited to “Meet Your Legislators” on Saturday, April 15 at 10 am at the Welcome Center, 201 E. Lincoln Way, Jefferson. The event is sponsored by the board of Thomas Jefferson Gardens of Greene County as a community service as the importance of an informed electorate was a strongly held belief…
Read MoreGrant to Charlson for RC Shack
A new business in Jefferson has been awarded Jefferson Wants You Incentive Funds for new start-ups. The RC Shack located at 702 E Lincoln Way will open soon with owner Darrin Charlson. Charlson is relocating from Churdan to this new location to expand his inventory of remote controlled cars, boats, planes, choppers, and rock crawlers. The shop will have vehicles, both…
Read MoreReminder to Viet Nam era vets, surviving spouses of expanded VA benefits
Greene County veterans affairs director Mike Bierl reminds surviving military veterans and spouses of deceased veterans that the list of conditions qualifying for benefits and/or the Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) program as well as the qualifying locations of service were updated with the historic PACT Act. New presumptives (medical conditions presumed to be caused by substances or conditions of…
Read MoreState treasurer has free materials for Financial Literacy Month
April is Financial Literacy Month, and state treasurer Roby Smith encourages all Iowans to strengthen their financial literacy skills. “No matter how old or young one may be, there’s always something to learn to enhance our financial well-being. I am excited to provide resources to assist in growing understanding about budgeting, saving and spending,” Smith stated. As part of the…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending March 31
In Greene County district court Shane Franklin Clark, 43, of Council Bluffs was fined $260 with a $39 surcharge after he pleaded guilty to a charge of trespass, amended from operate vehicle without owner’s consent. He must pay $100 restitution for his court appointed attorney’s fees and $219.88 court costs. (Sentencing: Honorable Joseph B. McCarville) Cases were initiated in district…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending March 31
In Greene County magistrate court Shane Franklin Clark of Council Bluffs was sentenced to seven days in jail on each of three counts of violation of a no contact order. The jail terms are consecutive. He was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge on each count. He must pay $100 restitution for his court appointed attorney’s fees and $60 court…
Read MoreCDBG funds announced for upper level of Centennial Block building
Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) recently awarded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in support of the application by the City of Jefferson on behalf of Why Not Us, LLC, for an upper story living project in the Centennial Block building owned by the group of investors. Awards totaling $2,639,538 were announced by IEDA for projects in five communities across…
Read MoreSec of State Pate explains ‘no activity’ notice, voter registration
Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate encourages Iowans who receive a ‘No Activity’ notice in the mail from his office to respond to it quickly. Registered voters who did not participate in the 2022 general election have been made inactive and will receive a notice in the mail to confirm their residential address. Those who do not respond will remain…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
March 29, 2023 Rippey Library Library Hours: Monday thru Friday; 2 – 5pmStorytime at 4pm: Storytime Crafts available all weekTuesday, March 28: SpaceTeen Programs at 4pm: Wednesday, March 29: Scavenger HuntAdult Events at 3pm: Thursday, March 30: Easter CraftsRippey Community Easter Egg Hunt – The Rippey Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday April 8, at 10 am at the…
Read MoreSupervisors adopt comp board’s recommended wage increases, FY24 budget
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline During the regular meeting on Mar. 27, the Greene County board of supervisors opened a public hearing for the proposed FY2024 County budget. There were no written or oral objections received by the board. After closing the hearing, the board unanimously passed a resolution to adopt the compensation board’s recommendations for the salaries of elected…
Read MoreWhose best interest?
Once again, Senator Jesse Green is trying to use scare tactics and his own misguided opinion to influence constituents. In an opinion piece, Senator Green claimed that parents, teachers, and doctors are encouraging children to “mutilate” themselves and intentionally harming them. This is not only offensive to parents and professionals, but it’s dangerous. First, let’s look at the facts. “Senate…
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