The majority of Greene County residents who voted in the Nov. 8 election voted ‘yes’ on the $12.685 million in debt to build a new jail, but it wasn’t the super majority needed to approve the project. In unofficial results, 1,962 voters (57.45 percent) approved the measure and 1,453 voters (42.55 percent) did not. By Iowa law, though, spending measures…
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24th annual Rotary Charity Dinner, Auction is Nov. 18
The annual Jefferson Rotary Charity Dinner and Auction will again offer the best of both worlds, an in-person evening of dinner, fun and a live auction on Friday, Nov. 18, at the Greene Room of the Wild Rose Casino, along with an online auction, all to raise funds for worthwhile projects. “Our blended format, with both a live, in-person auction…
Read MoreCounty to join in Operation Green Light
Supervisors hear of success of Boone/Greene County Probation program ~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors, chaired by supervisor Dawn Rudolph in the absence of John Muir, heard a resolution at their meeting on Oct. 31 to support Operation Green Light in support of veterans. The resolution recognizes the accomplishments of veterans in “maintaining freedoms and…
Read MoreElection Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal t’s election time! Voters in Greene County and around the state will go to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 8. The polls are open from 7 am to 8 pm. Public Measure C on the ballot asks voters to authorize a loan agreement and issue General Obligation Capital Loan Notes in an amount not to exceed…
Read MoreBoard of supervisor candidates respond to questionnaire
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Scranton Journal submitted a list of questions to the candidates for Greene County Supervisor District 3. Here are their responses: Supervisor District 3 Name, age, address: Dan Benitz, 76 years of age, 1706 Westwood Drive, Jefferson Mike Holden, 64 years of age, 559 240th St., Scranton Current employment and past employment that may be…
Read MoreRibbon cutting, open house planned for The Children’s Center
“It is with great pride that the staff and board of directors of The Children’s Center invite the public to the ribbon-cutting at 2 pm, followed by tours of our new childcare center on Sunday, Nov. 13, until 4 pm at 306 S. Vine in Jefferson,” said Cherie Cerveny, director of the center. “It is a dream come true to…
Read MoreOperation Green Light Nov. 7-13 salutes veterans
In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Greene County announced the county courthouse would be illuminated green Nov. 7-13 as part of Operation Green Light, a new national collaborative initiative of the National Association of Counties (NACo) to support military veterans, as well as raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by many veterans and the resources that are…
Read MoreAdopt-a-Family asks for monetary donations
Greene County Adopt-a-Family (AAF) will provide holiday food boxes to Greene County families and individuals in need again this holiday season. In 2021 more than 160 families received holiday food. These are challenging times. AAF anticipates 2022 being a record year for the number of families and individuals needing help. The food distribution will be on Dec. 17. AAF…
Read MoreTower Tunes Live concert slated for Veteran’s Day
On Veteran’s Day, November 11, a special Tower Tunes Live concert will be performed by Mahanay Maestro Rick Morain. From 12:15 – 12:30 pm, the public is invited to listen to the concert played on the four-octave carillon. Maestro Morain’s playlist will honor military veterans. The Veteran’s Day concert is part of the regular Tower Tunes Live concert series set…
Read MoreCommunity blood drive Nov. 8 in Jefferson
The community blood supply has been low due to lower donor turnout. LifeServe is calling on all blood donors to help boost this blood supply this fall. Someone requires a blood transfusion every two seconds. One hundred percent of the blood products needed by your community hospital come from LifeServe blood donors. Donate in Jefferson on Tuesday, Nov. 8, from…
Read MoreHarvest winding down earlier than normal year
Row crop harvest was winding down ahead of normal as Iowa’s farmers had 5.9 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Oct. 30, 2022, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork included harvesting row crops, completing fall tillage, applying fall fertilizer, baling stalks, and hauling manure. Field fires were reported again in some areas with continued dry conditions. Topsoil…
Read MoreCity council hears updates, moves forward with wastewater treatment facility improvement project
Construction of the new animal shelter is progressing. Jefferson building and zoning officer Chad Stevens reported to the Jefferson city council at its Oct. 24 meeting that substantial completion is now set for Nov. 18. Stevens also reported that developer/builder Andy Roland has started construction on two lots he purchased from the city – a duplex on S. Olive St…
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