The Greene County Medical Center Foundation board of directors saw a changing of the guard with the new year. Longtime member Dave Pedersen retired and new member Max Neese was sworn in. Pedersen served for more than nine years, the maximum amount of time allotted. He initially accepted a seat when asked because the hospital is important to him. “It’s…
Read MoreYear: 2025
Resolutions, no solutions
~a column by Colleen O’Brien There are so many unusual and illegal things popping out of the Oval Office and into the news cycle, it’s a problem which ones to mention: No FAA leader yet, although when someone told the eager beaver in office, he quickly appointed somebody – after the awful crash into the Potomac of a government…
Read MoreJunior class chili supper Feb. 11
The Greene County junior class will host a chili supper fundraiser Tuesday, Feb. 11, from 5 to 7:30 pm in the high school commons. The meal will include homemade chili, cinnamon rolls and a beverage. Carryout will be available from 5 to 6 pm on the north side of the building. A free will donation ($5 minimum) will be accepted.…
Read MoreTotal valuations ratcheted back with decrease in Wild Rose assessment
The Greene County supervisors received information at their Jan. 30 meeting of how the lower property valuation of Wild Rose Casino will affect budgeting for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. County attorney Thomas Laehn at the Jan. 27 meeting had reported on a settlement between Wild Rose Casino owners and the county regarding the assessment of the casino…
Read MoreBRR was a cold one
Bicyclists didn’t have to contend with snow Saturday, but the Perry Chamber of Commerce’s 48th annual Bike Ride to Rippey – BRR – wasn’t easy. The day was overcast with temperatures in the upper 30s and a brisk wind, making “brr” an understatement. More than 1,100 riders registered for the 24-mile round trip from Perry to Rippey and back. In…
Read MoreAthletic Hall of Fame honors Feb. 6, 7
New members will be inducted into the Greene County Athletic Hall of Fame next week. There will be a community reception Thursday, Feb. 6, from 6 to 6:30 pm in the high school commons. A short program will take place at 6:30 in the high school auditorium. The honorees will be recognized at the Greene County v. West Marshall basketball…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Jan. 31
In Greene County district court Melanie Marie Smith, 25, of Jefferson pleaded not guilty Jan. 28 to a charge of accessory after the fact. A trial date was set for April 8. Information is available since the return of an arrest warrant that Richard Dean Sucher, 57, of Perry has been charged with gambling- avoid set-off and fraudulent practice- second…
Read MoreRichards retiring as Bell Tower tour coordinator
Board is hiring part-time positions The Bell Tower Community Foundation board has appreciated its dedicated Tower tour coordinator Pat Richards since 2014. During her tenure, Pat worked to expand group and bus tours to the community and reached out to many visitors to experience the Mahanay Bell Tower. Richards and the staff she hired and trained are most likely the…
Read MoreThe Capitol Roundup
~by Senator Jesse Green January 31, 2025 The third week of session has arrived and we are now in full swing with many visitors and subcommittees. To begin the week, Senate Republicans released our funding proposal for the next school year, proposing a $235 million increase for K-12 students. The increase in state funding is in addition to the budget…
Read MoreJeff city council hears FY26 budget presentation, moves ahead with airport fuel project
The proposed FY2026 (year ending June 30, 2026) for the city of Jefferson shows general revenue of $4,182,678, general fund expenditures of $4,404,312, and a combined levy rate of $14.88 (per $1,000 of taxable valuation). The combined levy rate is unchanged from the current year. However, the portion of the levy for debt service is up 36 cents over the…
Read MoreAnnual BRR is this Saturday
The town of Rippey will once again follow its annual Bike Ride to Rippey tradition this Saturday, Feb. 1. Registration and check-in at Hotel Pattee in Perry will be from 8 am to 1 pm. The 48th annual BRR ride will kick off at Willis Ave and 2nd St in Perry at 10 am. From Perry, riders will start their trek toward…
Read MoreTwo Ram grapplers champions at HOIAC tourney
~by Dustin Teays for The Scranton Journal A pair of Ram wrestlers earned champion titles at the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference tournament at Roland-Story Jan. 24. Overall, the team netted two champions, two second-place finishes, one fifth-place finish, and one sixth-place finish. The two champions on the day were Jaron Jacobs, who took first place at 113 pounds with…
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