Set public hearing for Sept. 12 on $3.8 communications tower, radios ~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors took the next steps toward $16.5 million in county indebtedness at their meeting on Aug. 22. The board unanimously passed a resolution calling for an election to vote on a proposition for public authorization of $12,685,000 for Greene…
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Latino business owners to tour Jefferson, Greene County
Economic development officials in Greene County are now actively recruiting Latino business owners from around western Iowa, providing information about opportunities to expand or re-locate to Jefferson and the other communities in the county. At least 16 Latino business owners have signed up for a tour on Tuesday, Aug. 30, of possible locations in the county and information about business-assistance…
Read MoreAugust 31 deadline near for Nov. 8 ballot
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal While the ballot for most of the Nov. 8 general election was set by the results of the primary election in June, there are still three non-partisan entities that will elect members to their boards. Nomination papers for positions on the board of trustees of the Greene County Medical Center, soil and water conservation commission…
Read MoreThird annual Scranton community fundraiser slated for Sept. 17
Plans for the 2022 Scranton Community Fundraiser event are being finalized. Saturday, September 17, is the date for the third such event. All festivities will be held in the Scranton Community Center gymnasium. Supper will be provided by Greene County producer groups and Lidderdale Country Store. Soft drinks and the popular ice cream bar will be available as well. Silent…
Read MoreMuch of Iowa gets welcome rain
Widespread rain across the state resulted in 5.2 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending August 21, 2022, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork included harvesting corn for silage, cutting hay, and applying pesticides. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 18 percent very short, 30 percent short, 50 percent adequate and 2 percent surplus. Thanks to…
Read MoreGrCo school board okays student-built storage building at HS
Also changes timing of raises for associates, secretaries Students in the construction trades program at the Greene County Career Academy won’t build a house this school year, but will instead build a storage facility at the high school to supplement a shortage of storage space there. The Greene County Schools board at its Aug. 17 meeting approved an amount up…
Read MoreCounty moving closer to bonds for communications tower, jail
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County supervisors at their Aug. 15 meeting set the stage to make two important financial decisions in the near future. The county’s E911 service board took the first step in a $3.7 million communications project with a formal request that the supervisors raise the funds as an essential county purpose. The project includes…
Read MoreLiving with and promoting diversity topic of evening program
Living in an Iowa town in which Caucasian is a minority race requires listening and an open mind. That’s the message about 75 Greene County residents heard Aug. 9 at “The Storm Lake Story,” a program hosted by Nueva Vida en Greene County, the diversity initiative launched by Greene County Development Corporation last November. The evening was planned by Nueva…
Read MoreJefferson Wants You incentive fund awards two grants
A pair of remote workers moving to Greene County have been awarded a Jefferson Wants You incentive grant for a one year membership at Gravitate Coworking. Alyssa Rhoades is locating in Jefferson but will continue working remotely for Lincoln Federal Savings Bank in Lincoln, NE. She plans to work at Gravitate Coworking in a floating desk area three to five…
Read MorePaul Christian to play at Thomas Jefferson Gardens Aug. 27
Singer guitarist Paul Christian of Nashville, TN, will be featured at Thomas Jefferson Gardens of Greene County on Saturday, Aug. 27, from 5 to 7 pm. The public is invited to another family friendly entertaining evening at the gardens at 201 E. Lincoln Way in Jefferson. Although there will be some chairs provided, attendees may want to bring a lawn…
Read MoreDry conditions stressing crops, pastures
Widely scattered rain across the state resulted in 5.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending August 14, 2022, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. Dry conditions continued to stress crops and pastures. Fieldwork included harvesting corn for silage and cutting hay. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 24 percent very short, 29 percent short, 44 percent…
Read MoreSupervisors discuss recodifying, courthouse security
TJG board requests to move farmers market back to courthouse grounds ~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline Recodifying county ordinances was once again under discussion at the regular meeting of the Greene County board of supervisors on Aug. 8. County attorney Thomas Laehn reminded the supervisors language covering utility-scale solar energy systems could be included in the county’s zoning ordinance if…
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