The Governor’s Empower Rural Iowa Connect task force will meet Wednesday, March 2, at 12 pm at RVP~1875, located at 115 S Wilson Ave in Jefferson. The Connect task force is focused on broadband expansion and connectivity topics. The Connect task force is composed of 22 members from all corners of the state. Also attending will be Lt. Governor Adam…
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Grant funds available to replace derecho-damaged trees on publicly owned land
The Iowa Legislature appropriated state infrastructure funds to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to be used for a community-based tree planting program for derecho recovery tree planting. Additionally, through the USDA Forest Service and National Association of State Foresters 2021 State Urban Forest Resilience Grant Program, the Iowa DNR received funds for emerald ash borer reforestation. The Community…
Read MoreSupervisors discuss future of Highway 30, solar energy, and public use of the courthouse
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County supervisors met twice in three days, having delayed the regular Monday meeting from Feb. 21 to Feb. 22, due to the Presidents Day holiday, and then meeting again Thurday, Feb. 24. During open forum at the Feb. 22 meeting, John Beltz, who lives and farms west of Jefferson on Highway 30, addressed…
Read MoreFree workshop March 10 on writing resumes, cover letters
Iowa Central Community College is offering a free resume and cover letter workshop at the Greene County Career Academy in Jefferson in partnership with Greene County Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The workshop will be Thursday, March 10, from 5:30 to 8:00 pm in Room D-122. Dinner will be provided at no charge. This resume and cover letter workshop…
Read MoreGreene County eligible for federal disaster funds after Dec. 15 tornadoes
Will also receive funds for hazard mitigation Greene County is among 25 Iowa counties that learned Feb. 23 they were named in a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for damage by high winds, severe storms, and tornadoes Dec. 15, 2021. The declaration provides assistance to public entities and select nonprofit organizations. Under the declaration, FEMA Public Assistance Program funding is available to eligible…
Read MoreCommunity Players to present Clue The Musical March 11-13
Advance tickets available now The Community Players of Greene County will present Clue The Musical March 11, 12, and 13. Clue The Musical is based on the popular Parker Brothers board game, with the book by Peter DePietro, lyrics to Tom Chlode, and music by Galen Blum, Wayne Barker and Vinnie Martucci. Like the board game, the plot centers on…
Read MorePre-kindergarten round up is April 7
Greene County Elementary will hold pre-kindergarten round up Thursday, April 7, from 5 to7 pm in the elementary cafeteria. This is a come-and-go event with staff available to answer questions and to assist with online registration. The school offers two PK programs for children living within the district. A child who will be 4 years old on or before Sept.…
Read MoreTownships slate budget hearings
Townships will hold budget hearings as follows: Franklin Township, Wednesday, Feb. 23, at 10 am in the courthouse board room. Clerk Linda Tipton Scranton Township, Tuesday, March 1, at 2 pm at the Marchant Library in Scranton. Clerk Feb Fey Washington Township, Monday, Feb. 28, at 1 pm in the courthouse board room. Clerk Jean Borgeson Dawson Township, Friday, March…
Read MoreGrCo board decreases graduation requirements, eliminates basic diploma
The Greene County Schools board of education at its regular meeting Feb. 16 approved changing the number of academic credits needed for high school graduation from 58 to 50. The same policy revision eliminates the option of a basic diploma that requires only 42 credits. The board initiated the basic diploma option several years ago to make it easier for…
Read MoreMedical center names new CFO
The Greene County Medical Center leadership team on Feb. 17 announced the appointment of Mark Wall as the new chief financial officer (CFO) of Greene County Medical Center, effective Feb. 28, 2022. Wall comes from MercyOne Waterloo, where he served as a clinic director leading three urgent care locations, occupational medicine and pediatric clinics. He provided business leadership for the…
Read MoreSupes discuss moratorium on solar farms
Approve raises for county elected officials ~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County supervisors discussed a six-month moratorium on solar farms at its Feb. 10 meeting after hearing there have been more inquiries from solar companies about constructing solar farms in Greene County. Chuck Wenthold, environmental department, reported he has received inquiries. “Two counties in Iowa have moratoriums on…
Read MoreAnnual DNR meetings recap hunting, trapping seasons, discuss possible rule changes
Greene County recorder Deb McDonald encourages local hunters to share their opinions at an upcoming town hall meeting held by the DNR. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) annual town hall-style meetings recapping the recently completed hunting and trapping seasons, and discussing possible changes to hunting and trapping rules and regulations begin across the state next week. Eighteen meetings…
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