Greene County Community Schools will receive special education and support services from Heartland Area Education Agency next school year. The move, which is now allowed with a change in Iowa law last year, will take Greene County Schools out of the Prairie Lakes AEA. The decision to change AEAs was approved by the Greene County Schools board at its regular…
Read MoreDay: January 13, 2025
Supervisors hear salary requests from other elected officials
Greene County elected officials are looking for parity with their peers as they discuss salary increases for the next fiscal year. County treasurer Katlynn Mechaelsen, recorder Deb McDonald and sheriff Jack Williams made their salary requests at the board of supervisors’ Jan. 6 meeting. Mechaelsen reported her salary ranks 48th among county treasurers in Iowa and that she wants to…
Read MoreGrCo junior class raising funds for After Prom
A pair of fundraisers are underway by the Greene County junior class for after prom activities. This week shoppers at the Jefferson Fareway and Hy-Vee grocery stores can round their grocery total up to the nearest dollar, with the extra cents going to the class for After Prom. Also, now through Feb. 11, raffle tickets are available to win $200…
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