On a day schools were closed due to wintry weather the Greene County Schools board of education approved almost $500,000 in summer projects. Two of the five board members attended the meeting via livestream to avoid snow and bitter cold. The board at its Feb. 12 regular meeting approved having the dirt work done for two practice fields at the…
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GrCo middle school honor rolls told
The honor rolls for the second quarter at Greene County Middle School have been announced. Students included are: 8th grade, high honor roll – Jaylee Baugh, Keatyn Becker, Madison Christensen, Cheyenne Clouse, Lucas Daniel, Jameson Daubendiek, Vanessa Duon, Eliza Elliott, Gabriel Gerzema, Alaina Gettler, Liam Gordon, Landyn Goughnour, Journi Hadley, Jase Haley, Eli Hardaway, Jaelynn Hedges, Ava Hinote, Taylor Lawrence,…
Read MoreJeff council sets pair of public hearings
One on FY26 budget, one to issue $2M in bonds The Jefferson city council set a pair of public hearings at its Feb. 11 regular meeting. A hearing to levy the maximum property tax is slated for Tuesday, April 1, at 5:30 pm. That will be a special meeting for the council City administrator Scott Peterson reported to the council…
Read MorePAWSome Pastry Academy Feb. 22 in Jefferson
Dog lovers and bakers are invited to the PAWSome Pastry Academy Saturday, Feb. 22, from 2 to 4 pm in the culinary kitchen at the Greene County Career Academy in Jefferson. Attendees will learn to bake and decorate dog treats for their favorite canines. All necessary ingredients and baking tools will be provided, along with step-by-step instruction from an experienced…
Read MoreSupervisors decide ‘yes’ on jail project, take next step on HVAC project
The Greene County supervisors at their Feb. 13 meeting approved bids for the new jail and moving forward with the new HVAC system at the courthouse. Both projects have been discussed at length over the last several weeks. County treasurer Katlynn Mechaelsen provided cash flow projections, including interest revenue from funds now being held for them and cash on hand.…
Read MoreIDOT snowplow collides with tanker of soybean oil in snowy conditions
An accident that occurred Wednesday morning the intersection of Hwys 30 and U Ave (Hwy 144) could have been worse. As it was, it took nine hours to get both vehicles removed from the scene. Greene County sheriff Jack Williams reports that he, a deputy, and Grand Junction Fire and Rescue responded at 8:58 to a collision at that intersection…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – D. Lautner re: library
February 12, 2025 To the editor, I’ve been tagged as the most negative person in Jefferson by a former Bee & Herald editor. I wear the badge proudly, but honestly I’m just a realist – telling things like they are – not “sugar coating” them. Let’s start with the library. Do we need a $10 million addition to the Carnegie…
Read MoreView from My Window – February Black History Month
~by Mary Weaver There are so many concerns to write/talk about. Twenty-one days into President Trump’s second term has brought an overwhelming deluge of executive orders brought forward by Elon Musk and DOGE. I am certain readers are either extremely frightened or feeling exhilarated, depending upon your political persuasion. Rather than tackle all the issues facing our country with the…
Read MoreFundraising firm finds $3 million potential for Jefferson library expansion
A hoped-for expansion of the Jefferson public library to bring it up to 21st Century expectations has encountered its first large challenge. A study of the fundraising potential for an expansion, completed by Amperage Marketing and Fundraising, shows the community has the potential to raise $3 million for the project. The price tag for the proposed project was $9.7 million…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Feb. 7
In Greene County district court Shelly Marie Esquer, 61, of Fort Dodge was sentenced Feb. 5 to two 5-year prison terms after a jury found her guilty Dec. 10 of passing a winning wager to another person and fraudulent practices- second degree. The prison terms are concurrent. Esquer was fined $1,025 with a $153.75 surcharge on each charge; the fines…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Feb. 7
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Feb. 4 against Stephenie Lynn Scigliano of Des Moines after she pleaded guilty to a charge of criminal mischief- fifth degree. She was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. She must pay $340.23 restitution for her court appointed attorney’s fees and $193.50 court costs. A judgment for a $105 fine with…
Read MoreLetter to the editor, Bruce Banister
To the editor. How many Iowa farmers voted for Trump? You are all going to take a severe beating. Have you read Project 2025? It calls for eliminating crop insurance, CRP, etc. etc. Read it and weep. This is just the tip of the iceberg. The president and his minions are running “amusk.” And please, let’s hear from all the…
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