The annual economic impact of recreational bicycling in Greene County is $1.3 million, Luke Hoffman of the Iowa Bicycle Coalition told the Greene County supervisors March 3 as he presented findings of a study on the impacts of cycling and trails in Iowa. “You’re kidding,” supervisor Dan Benitz said on hearing that. The study was done to update information last…
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P.E.O. Chapter CZ presents scholarship
The scholarship awarded by Chapter CZ of P.E.O. for 2024 was presented to Cherie Cerveny of Jefferson recently. Cerveny is completing her bachelor of science degree in social work. The $400 local scholarship from Chapter CZ is being utilized to reach that goal. Cerveny earned her associate’s degree from Des Moines Area Community College. Her career in early childhood services…
Read MoreSupervisors discuss well monitoring and ethanol
The Greene County supervisors’ recent discussions of Summit Carbon Solution’s proposed carbon dioxide pipelines across the county have centered on concerns of safety and the use of eminent domain to acquire land. They were reminded of another concern – water usage – at their March 3 meeting. Roger Rowles, who lives just southwest of the Louis Dreyfus ethanol plant at…
Read MoreStepping in for an anti-Democrat
~a column by Colleen O’Brien The off-the-rails President and his menacing capo, a vice-president, believe it or not, in the unusual venue of the Oval Office, acted out what appeared to be a badly rehearsed play for the benefit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last week. It was awkwardly done, mean-spirited, fourth-grade level bullying in front of an invited audience…
Read MoreLocal Elks make pair of donations to community food security organizations
The Jefferson Elks Lodge #2306 presented a check for $3,500 to the Greene County Christian ARC (food pantry) on Feb. 24. The Elks Beacon grant is part of the Jefferson Elks commitment to helping provide meals and assistance to those less fortunate in our community. Pictured (from left) are Elks officers Les Fister, Bill Allen, ARC director Shirley Haupert, and…
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