All military veterans, their families, and the families of deceased veterans are encouraged to attend a discussion of post-traumatic stress disorder – PTSD – Tuesday, June 6. The discussion will begin at 7 pm at the Greene County Community Center meeting room. Guest speaker will be Wayne Marck, Veterans Affairs outreach specialist. Sometimes a service member doesn’t recognize PTSD in…
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A sports public relations legend to receive the 2023 Bell Tower of Fame Award
She’s been called a “legend of NBA communication” and now the 1977 Jefferson High School graduate will be honored as the 2023 Bell Tower of Fame Award recipient. The award recognizes a person who has lived in Greene County sometime in their life whose professional or personal accomplishments internationally, nationally or statewide bring great pride to Greene County. Julie Fie…
Read MoreNew principal named for GrCoHS
Just one day after resignation agreement with outgoing principal Greene County Schools superintendent Brett Abbotts announced Wednesday that Karen Shannon has been offered the high school principal position for the 2023-2024 school year, pending board approval. Shannon is completing her first year as the district math coach. Previously, she served as the middle school counselor and as an elementary classroom…
Read MoreSupervisors back-pedal on saying ‘no’ to religious service on courthouse grounds
The Greene County supervisors at their regular meeting May 30 passed a resolution affirming their support of the freedom of religion guaranteed by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. The action was a back-pedal from the May 22 meeting when Bell Tower Festival steering committee chair Phil Heisterkamp asked if a religious service could be held on the…
Read MoreExemption available for homeowners age 65 and older
On May 4, Governor Kim Reynolds signed House File 718, establishing a homestead tax exemption for claimants 65 years of age or older. In addition to the homestead tax credit, eligible claimants who own the home they live in and are 65 years of age or older on or before Jan. 1 of the assessment year are now eligible for…
Read MoreDry conditions still prevail in west central Iowa
Very dry conditions and relatively warm weather meant Iowa farmers had 6.6 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending May 28, 2023, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Farmers were still planting some corn and soybeans. However, farmers took advantage of the dry warm weather to cut a lot of hay. Other field activities included spraying pesticides…
Read MoreHS principal Phillips resigns, awarded full year’s salary for next school year
The Greene County Schools board of education at a special meeting Tuesday morning voted to approve a resignation agreement with high school principal Brian Phillips. The vote followed a 17-minute closed session held under Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i), which allows elected boards to go into closed session “to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge…
Read MoreScholarships available to 2022 and earlier Greene County graduates
The Greene County School District Education Foundation will be awarding 10 Floyd Duane Dunlop Scholarships in the amount of $2,000. Scholarships will be granted to Greene County School District graduates going into their second – fifth year of post-high school education in either a college or trade school program. Master’s programs are not included in this scholarship. Through Dunlop’s generous…
Read MoreJeff council okays RAGBRAI ordinance, amended budget, and more
The Jefferson city council at its May 23 regular meeting approved an ordinance setting vendor fees, street closings and more for the July 25 RAGBRAI® pass through. The ordinance names Jefferson Matters: Main St as the agent for permitting and determination of vendor locations. Local (Greene County) commercial vendors will pay $200 for a single width booth; out-of-county commercial vendors…
Read MoreReunion Rendezvous has new location for this year’s Bell Tower Festival
The annual Bell Tower Festival will be held on June 9-10 in Jefferson, and this is a traditional time for class reunions to meet. The Greene County School Foundation welcomes all reunions and alumni back with their families. The Foundation sponsors the annual Reunion Rendezvous held right after the parade from 12:30 to 3 pm. The Reunion Rendezvous is a tradition…
Read MoreP-C, GrCo graduates Classes of 2023
Paton-Churdan High School held commencement Saturday, May 20, at the school in Churdan. Autumn Consier was valedictorian and Bailey Anderson was salutatorian of the class of 2023. Greene County High School held its commencement Sunday, May 21, at Linduska Field. Jesse Miller was valedictorian and Ashlynn Hinners was salutatorian. Both schools presented awards and scholarships at evening events last week.…
Read MoreMemorial Day observances around Greene County
~compiled by The Scranton Journal Services Monday, May 29 The American Legion and the Department of Defense request “This Memorial Day Americans pause to remember the brave men and women who have given their lives in defense of our nation, from the Revolutionary War to the worldwide war on terrorism.” Scranton Township Cemetery – Memorial Day Services will be held…
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