~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors at its meeting on Sept. 30 heard information from Central Iowa Community Services (CICS) operations officer representative Megan Freie about changes in service delivery of mental health services for this region. Freie attended the meeting electronically. Freie spoke about recent state-mandated changes in regions. Freie said CICS is making…
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Grow Greene County tells new board members
Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation installed three new board members at its annual meeting in September. Jared Taggart, Gabe Karber and Jeri Hedges were selected to replace outgoing original board members Lori Mannel and Rick Morain. The new board members will serve a three-year term with an option to continue with a second three-year term. Grow Greene County is the…
Read MoreHarvest in progress across Iowa
Iowa continued to experience hot and dry conditions this week allowing Iowa farmers 6.5 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending September 29, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included harvesting both corn and soybeans. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 15 percent very short, 44 percent short, and 41 percent adequate. Ratings in…
Read MoreGJ library KidZone reading program begins Oct. 7
The Grand Junction Public Library KidZone fall reading program gets underway Monday, Oct. 7, at the library. The reading and activity program for kids ages 10 and younger will be from 2:30 to 3:30 pm. A Lego Club program for older students (11 and older) will be from 4 to 5 pm at the library. The program will be on…
Read MoreJefferson Matters announced as 2025 Great American Main Street Award semifinalist
One of eight organizations recognized for exemplary downtown revitalization efforts nationally Main Street America has announced Jefferson Matters as a 2025 Great American Main Street Award (GAMSA) semifinalist. This prestigious award is the nation’s top award recognizing communities for their excellence in comprehensive preservation-based commercial district revitalization. A jury of professionals and leaders in the fields of community and economic…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Sept. 27
In Greene County district court a warrant was returned Sept. 24 charging Eeko Baccam, 37, of Spencer with theft- fourth degree. The warrant was issued June 28. Baccam is also charged as a fugitive from justice. Dakota County, NE, has initiated extradition proceedings against him on charges of forgery- second degree and theft- deception. Cases were initiated against Dalton Weber,…
Read MoreRam runners compete in Roland-Story Invitational
The Greene County Ram cross country teams competed Sept. 26 in the Roland-Story Invitational. The boys placed eighth in what coach Jeff Lamoureux described as “a very competitive field.” Noah Hinote posted a personal best time of 17:32, good for tenth place. Nick Black, Carter Hinote, Eli Carstensen, Maddox Carstensen all posted personal best times. Finishes and times for…
Read MoreGenealogical Society to meet Oct. 5
The Greene County Iowa Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, Oct. 5, at 10 am in the basement meeting room at the Jefferson public library. The program will be a discussion of vital records. Attendees are asked to bring copies of a couple of their favorite or meaningful documents. Be ready to explain where you found it, what you have learned…
Read MoreIowa DOT studying remarking Hwy 4 in Jefferson for three lanes
Area residents have until Oct. 7 to submit comments to the Iowa Department of Transportation regarding proposed improvements to Hwy 4 through Jefferson. The improvements would result in the roadway – from south of Greenewood Rd almost to Hwy 30 – being three lanes wide rather than four lanes. (See IDOT graphic) The width of the road would not change.…
Read MoreJeff council okays second reading to up water rates, 6th change order on sewer plant
The Jefferson city council at its Sept. 24 meeting approved the second reading of an ordinance increasing water rates by 5 percent. Council member Chad Sloan cast the dissenting vote in a 4-1 vote. The council will hold the third reading at the Oct. 8 meeting, after which the change will be made. The increase is an effort to keep…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Sept. 20
In Greene County district court Ryan James Brown, 52, of Jefferson was sentenced Sept. 18 to one year of jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while license barred. All but 20 days of the jail time was suspended. He must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any recommended treatment at his own expense. He was…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Sept. 20
In Greene County magistrate court Katheryn Lea Ward of Des Moines was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge after she pleaded guilty to a charge of domestic abuse assault. Court costs were $231.62. Lewis Delbert Randolph of Jefferson was sentenced to 10 days in jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of theft- fifth degree. The jail term was…
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