Lawsuit dismissed but may not be finished A lawsuit filed against the Jefferson city council, the mayor, and the city of Jefferson by persons who opposed the rezoning of property on W. Head St to allow the construction of multi-family rental housing was dismissed June 27. The lawsuit was filed April 10. Lead petitioner in the lawsuit was Margaret Saddoris.…
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Rippey Fun Day Saturday
Rippey Fun Day promises fun for all ages Saturday, July 20. The fun begins with a parade at 10 am. Other activities include pickleball and 3-on-3 basketball at 11 am; a car/truck/semi/motorcycle show from 1 to 4 pm; vendors beginning at 10 am; lawn games from 11 am to 6 pm; a 3K color run/walk at 2 pm; and a…
Read MoreGrace Hardaway crowned as 2024 Greene County Fair queen
Grace Hardaway was crowned 2024 Greene County Fair queen Wednesday evening at Clover Hall on the Greene County fairgrounds. She will reign over the remainder of the county fair, awarding ribbons and trophies at the various livestock shows, and she’ll represent Greene County at the Iowa State Fair queen contest next month. Hardaway received a $500 college scholarship from the…
Read MoreCrime is down, and health insurance premiums may go down, too
The Greene County supervisors got plenty of good news at their July 8 meeting, starting with county attorney Thomas Laehn’s weekly check-in. He reported having only 58 pending cases in district court, whereas at this time last year there were 90 pending cases. “Crime rates have been really low, knock on wood… We’ve had a 50 percent drop,” he said.…
Read MoreCommission sets public meetings for carbon pipeline extensions
~by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch State utility regulators have approved a public meeting schedule starting in late August, in which Summit Carbon Solutions will present its significant proposed expansion for its carbon dioxide pipeline system. The company’s initial network of pipe in the state — which runs a total of about 690 miles — was recently approved by the Iowa Utilities…
Read MoreRainfall nearly double average for Iowa in early July
The south central and northeast portions of the state received heavy rains in comparison to the northwest portion of the state. These conditions allowed Iowa farmers only 3.5 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 7, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Concerns were expressed about getting hay put up and spraying for weeds due…
Read MoreKCG receives federal tax credits for proposed affordable housing project
The affordable housing project proposed for the 400 block of W. Head St in Jefferson is much closer to being constructed. The Iowa Finance Authority announced July 3 that developer KCG has been approved to receive $1,281,139 in federal housing tax credits for the project, known as The Wheldon. KCG’s application calls for 50 units. A total of $10.6 million…
Read MoreOld-time radio returning to Spring Lake Park
The golden days of radio will return again next month when the Community Players of Greene County reprise “Gather ‘Round the Radio” at Spring Lake Park. Old-time radio shows will be performed Saturday, Aug. 24, at 5 pm at Spring Lake Park’s lakeside shelter house. Players’ director Josh Tuel is looking for actors, sound effects creators, and technical help. There…
Read MoreSupervisors take step on HVAC project, learn of change to compensation board process
The Greene County supervisors at their July 1 meeting approved an agreement with BBS Architects|Engineers for updated design services for the HVAC system at the courthouse. The additional cost is $52,568. The original planning cost was $134,850, but it was unknown as of Monday what the final total would be. The next step in the years-old HVAC project will be…
Read MoreHistory chats at the Greene County Fair
The Greene County Historical Society continues its tradition of “history chats” at the Greene County Fair on July 12 and 13. The public is invited to join the conversations. Local farmers Bill Frederick and James Holz will take about “Cover Crops: What’s old is new again,” Friday, July 12, at 1 pm. For decades, Iowa farmers used cover crops such…
Read MoreScranton Township trustees looking for help with cemetery data management project
In April of this year, the Scranton Township trustees received partial funding for a project that will have a large impact on the Scranton Township Cemetery. The trustees applied for a grant from the Greene County Community Foundation to purchase cemetery management software. This software will enable the Scranton township clerk to create and maintain more accurate, detailed records of…
Read MoreGet an ‘insider’s look’ at Greene County Medical Center
For the second time this summer up to 40 guests will experience a unique “insider’s tour” of a local business. On Thursday, July 25, Greene County Medical Center will host this after hours event from 5:30 to 7 pm. The “insiders tours” are organized by the Economic Vitality team of Jefferson Matters for local residents to learn about area businesses…
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