The Jefferson city council spent most of its May 26 meeting talking about concrete and tree roots. City engineer Jim Leiding of Bolten & Menk presented the plans, specifications, and opinion of probable cost for the Westwood sidewalk project and work on the alley north of Doc’s Stadium. The probable cost for the sidewalk project is $883,523, with $$65,181 as…
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Supervisors move forward in seeking payment from UP Railroad for drainage work completed
Greene County continues to deal with Union Pacific Railroad over unpaid work along the railroad right-of-way east of Scranton. County attorney Thomas Laehn updated the county supervisors on the possible litigation at their May 26 meeting. The supervisors previously okayed Laehn hiring Hoyt, Morain and Hommer law firm to pursue the approximately $40,000 UP owes for repair work completed in…
Read More3D bow shoot Saturday will benefit Greene County Squirrel Hollow Park
All bow hunters are invited to the first annual 3D bow shoot Saturday, June 6, from 10 am to 3 pm at Squirrel Hollow Park. The event is sponsored by the Friends of Greene County Iowa Parks and hosted by Greene County Conservation. Bow enthusiasts will enjoy a 20-target 3D archery course set in the Squirrel Hollow Wildlife Area. Participants…
Read MoreChurdan Fun Day slated for June 6
An entire day of activities is planned for Churdan Fun Day Saturday, June 6. Highlights will be the ribbon cutting at 8 am for the new shelter house at the city park, and an All-School Reunion in the evening. The festivities begin at 8 am with a ribbon cutting for the new shelter house at the city park. Light refreshments…
Read MoreFarmers market opens June 9
The Greene County farmers market season begins Tuesday, June 9, in the commercial building at the Greene County fairgrounds in Jefferson. Hours are 4 pm to 6:30 pm. The Greene County Cattlemen Association will grill burgers that evening. Farmers market vendors will accept benefits in the WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program.
Read MoreCemetery Walk slated at Pleasant Hill
A cemetery walk with music and reenactors will be held Sunday, June 14, at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, located northwest of Pleasant Hill Memorial church in Grant Township. An open house at the church will begin at 1 pm, with the cemetery walk at 2 pm. The event is presented by Pleasant Hill Memorial, Greene County Genealogical Society, the Pioneer Cemetery…
Read MoreJob fair June 9 in Jefferson
Job seekers and area employers are invited to a Career Fair Tuesday, June 9, from 11 am to 1 pm at Wild Rose Casino and Resort, 777 Wild Rose Drive, Jefferson. Wild Rose Casino, Greene County Development Corporation and Iowa Workforce Development/IowaWORKS are partnering on the event. Job seekers should bring both standard hard copy and digital relevant workforce history…
Read MoreEarly voting available Saturday at courthouse
Voters have two more opportunities to cast early ballots in the June 2 primary – today, Saturday, and Monday, June 1. The Greene County courthouse is open Saturday from 7 am to 3 pm for early voting. No other county offices will be open. Early voting will also be available Monday during regular courthouse hours, 8 am to 4:30 pm.…
Read MoreGreen on data centers
~by Senator Jesse Green Public and government concern over data centers has spiked recently for understandable reasons. While these facilities have existed for decades, the boom in new technology requires a massive wave of construction. This rapid growth has sparked intense debate about how we should manage them. After hearing concerning comments and misinformation at a recent county supervisor forum,…
Read MoreQuilts of Valor awarded to 10 Greene County veterans
Family and friends gathered at the Grand Junction Community Center on Sunday, May 17, as the Perry Piecemakers Quilts of Valor group awarded quilts to 10 area veterans. In a rare circumstance, three members of two families – the Dearborn and Kellogg families – were among those honored. The Perry Piecemakers Quilts of Valor recognizes veterans in Greene County through a…
Read MoreFuneral notices
Myron Rinker, 88, of Rippey. Celebration of Life Saturday, June 27, at 10:30 am at the Rippey United Methodist Church. Interment: Rippey Cemetery. Survivors: wife Maralynn Rinker of Rippey; daughter Marilee (Steve) White of Centennial, CO; and son Marke (Jennifer) Rinker of West Des Moines; granddaughter Jodi Christina White; other relatives; and friends.
Read MoreVander Wilt golf tourney slated for June 6
The Greene County golf teams are hosting the 4th annual Keith Vander Wilt Golf Tournament Saturday, June 6, The Hill west of Grand Junction. The tournament will be a 4-person best shot starting at 10 am. The cost is $200 per team. Teams can be registered by calling The Hill at 515-391-0480. The tournament is held to honor the memory of Keith Vander Wilt. Vanderwilt was a long-time teacher and coach…
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