The first Jefferson city council meeting of the new year was no different than council meetings during the last part of 2023, with contention and differences of opinion about the future of the city. The possibility of new rental housing in Jefferson continues to draw the ire of some residents. The Jefferson city council agenda for Jan. 9 did not…
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Region XII Council of Governments audit released
John D. Morrow, Certified Public Accountant, Wall Lake, has released an audit report on Region XII Council of Governments, Inc., Carroll. Morrow reported the organization had revenues of $8,194,852 for the year ended June 30, 2023, which was a 9.12 precent decrease from the prior year. Support included $4,883,397 from federal and state agencies; $2,894,504 from public support, fees, contributions, matching…
Read MoreGreene Co Dems to start caucus tasks at 4 pm
Moving some business up due to travel safety concerns Responding to the frigid Iowa cold weather, Greene County Democrats have decided to have a coffee before their Iowa Caucus Monday, Jan. 15. “We’re inviting Democrats to stop by Jefferson city hall beginning at 4 pm,” Greene County Democratic Central Committee chair John Brunow said. “Iowans are a hearty group, but…
Read MoreCounty offices submit FY25 budget requests
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The county supervisors reviewed budget requests from the various county offices at their Jan. 11 meeting. Sheriff Jack Williams requested funds to cover the compensation board’s 2024 recommendation of a 4 percent increase in wages for employees, chief deputy, captain, investigator, and sheriff. Williams said his budget includes the purchase of two vehicles and equipment…
Read MoreDNR slates public meetings on Iowa Code concerning CAFOs
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will hold meetings for the public to express opinions about the current Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 65 concerning animal feeding operations. County environmental health coordinator Chuck Wenthold briefed the supervisors at their Jan. 11 meeting. Wenthold stressed this meeting is not about the master matrix, an evaluation scoring procedure for confined animal feeding operations…
Read MoreAmerica’s Farmers Grow Communities grants to Churdan library
The Churdan Public Library is the recipient of two America’s Farmers Grow Communities 2023, offered by Bayer Fund, in the amount of $5,000 each. The grants were awarded on behalf of Cheri Ferguson and Duane Miller. The library is proud to be the recipient of two such generous grants. The grants were used to purchase books and STEM activities for the…
Read MoreCounty supervisors reflect others’ uncertainty of Jefferson housing projects
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County supervisors asked hard questions when Jefferson city administrator Scott Peterson briefed them Jan. 8 on a proposed rental housing project. Peterson told the supervisors KCG Development of Cincinnati has purchased the land south of Ace Hardware, planning a $14 million project of two buildings totaling 40-50 two- and three- bedroom apartment units…
Read MoreCapitol Roundup
~by State Sen Jesse Green, 24th Senate District January 12, 2024 Greetings once again from the Golden Dome. I hope you have had a blessed 2024 so far! We have had a historic few years at the Capitol. As we enter into a new session, I would first like to reflect on where we have come from and where we…
Read MoreWomen Land and Legacy listening sessions to be held Jan. 23
Women who own land or farm in Boone or Greene County are invited to attend one of two Women Land and Legacy (WLL) listening sessions Tuesday, Jan. 23, at the Leonard Good Center in Ogden. “Women, Land and Legacy programs are especially helpful for women landowners who may be facing transitions in their lives or are wanting to be more…
Read MorePaul Bartley, 1935- 2024
Paul F. Bartley, 88, of Boone passed away at his home Thursday, January 11, 2024. A memorial service will be held Jan. 17 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson. Interment will be at the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery with military honors. Paul was born December 28, 1935, in Jefferson, the son of Frank and Josephine (Fonken) Bartley. He graduated from Jefferson…
Read MoreAnother winter storm warning in Iowa
All of Iowa is under a winter storm warning Thursday night through Friday. Highest accumulations of snow are expected over central Iowa, with 5-10 inches predicted through much of central Iowa. Snowfall will begin over western Iowa late Thursday afternoon and then spread to the east. According to the National Weather Service, the likelihood of impactful weather conditions at 6…
Read MoreGoing to the game on the 15th?
~a column by Colleen O’Brien The reason we need such a big and getting bigger government is that the citizens of this country need protection from the greedy corporate hierarchy that is always trying to get away with cheating their customers – tobacco, for example; Pharma; the food industry – Cheerios cost $6 for a 12-ounce box of exotic ingredients…
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