Sherry Bates has been elected president of the Iowa Board of Regents, taking over from former president Mike Richards. The board elected Bates at its meeting Wednesday, with Richards nominating her for the role. She was named interim president after Richards stepped down from the role in January. Richards at that time announced his plans to resign from the board…
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AG Bird warns Iowans about tax, IRS scams
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced tips for avoiding tax or IRS scams during the 2024 tax filing season. Common tax scams include: Email Phishing Scams: Email messages claiming to be someone from the IRS, Treasury Department, or a tax preparer requesting personal or financial information. Phone/Imposter Scams: Calls or text messages threatening arrest, tax penalties, and even license cancellation or deportation…
Read MoreDarlene Hoskins, 1936 – 2024
Services will be held March 2 at Central Christian Church in Jefferson for Darlene June Hoskins, 87, of Jefferson. The Rev J. Alexander, pastor of the church, will offer words of comfort. Gary Haupert will be soloist, accompanied by Rita Rasmussen. Honorary bearers will be Jaimee Mower, Becci Butcher, David Hoskins, Jeremy Hoskins, Amanda Burbank, Dawn Tingwald, Curtis Hoskins, Rachel…
Read MoreFraudulent postcard from ‘County Deed Records’ circulates again in Iowa
Greene County recorder Deb McDonald shares the following information: On Wednesday, February 28, 2024 the Winnebago County Recorder’s Office assisted a resident with questions regarding a confusing postcard they received, which was quickly identified as fraudulent and reported to local law enforcement. The postcard claimed to be from “County Deed Records/ Home Warranty Division” with false information about the recipient’s…
Read MoreAlliant, DNR and Extension partnering in tree project
The Greene County Extension and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), through a partnership with Alliant Energy, is offering a mixture of hardwoods, low-growing ornamental, and evergreen tree species, for $25 each. The trees are valued at $75 each. Alliant Energy customers can purchase up to two trees to be picked up at the following locations five different locations…
Read MoreBOOST 2024 – Tickets available now
Preparations are underway for the annual BOOST Bash. The BOOST committee is eagerly looking forward to the seventh event, to be held at the Greene County Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 6. The doors of the Clover Hall building will open at 5 pm, with dinner to begin at 6:30 pm. Tables (seating eight people) can be purchased, so gather friends…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – In support of affordable housing
To the editor, I have been listening in online lately to the city council meetings. Thank you for providing this service. It has been troubling my heart as I listen to citizens of our town talk about “those people” that they don’t want living in our town. Who, I ask, are “those people”. One would infer from these conversations that they…
Read MorePaton Presbyterian donates to Midwest Mission
Paton Presbyterian Church received notice from the North Central Iowa Presbytery Mission and Ministry Committee that it received a NCI Presbytery partnership grant. Making the check presentation were, (from left) Wendy Pittman, pastor and Angie Jewett, treasurer to Alaire Willits, volunteer coordinator of Midwest Missions distribution center in the amount of $2,000 for Midwest Mission rice packaging and clean up.…
Read MoreSupervisors discuss access to meetings via Zoom
Also discuss if receiving county funds requires an entity to hold open meetings ~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline At their meeting on Feb. 26, the Greene County board of supervisors discussed whether the public should continue to be given electronic access to public board meetings through the Zoom internet service. Electronic attendance at board meetings through Zoom began during the…
Read MoreSalvation Army needs more donations to help in county
Thanks to the generous support of the people of Greene County, the annual Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign in December netted $6,719.80. Now, just six weeks into the new year, the Greene County unit has dispersed $2,849, or 42 percent of the funds. Last year, the unit ran out of funds in July and it appears that this year the…
Read More‘Into the Woods’ on stage at GrCo HS this weekend
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County High School production of “Into the Woods” is set to take the stage this weekend, with Friday and Saturday performances at 7 pm, and a Sunday matinee at 2 pm in the Greene County High School Auditorium. “Into the Woods” follows a baker (played by Gavin Vander Linden) and his…
Read MoreGCYAA T-ball registration open
The Greene County Youth Athletic Association (GCYAA) reminds the public that registration for 2024 T-Ball is now open and will close on April 15. Parents or guardians can go to www.gcyaa.org to fill out the online registration. They will create a profile and enter your information only once that will save time for future registrations. Tee Ball (Ages 4 –…
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