The public is invited to the second “Meet Your Legislators” forum on Saturday, Mar. 19, at 10 am at the Welcome Center, 201 E. Lincoln Way, Jefferson. The event is sponsored by the board of Thomas Jefferson Gardens of Greene County as a non-partisan community service. An informed electorate was a strongly held belief of former President Jefferson. Questions will…
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Jeff council to act on budget, approve sale of two downtown buildings
The Jefferson city council has three public hearings on its agenda for the regular meeting Tuesday, March 8, at 5:30 at the municipal building. The first public hearing is on the 2022-23 budget (year beginning July 1, 2022). The proposed budget calls for a levy of $12.90 (per $1000 in taxable valuation) for the general fund and $2.42 for debt…
Read MoreMore township budget hearings told
Townships will hold hearings for their FY2023 budgets as follows: Cedar – Monday, March 14, at 12 pm in the courthouse board room. Clerk Jon Minnehan Bristol – Monday, March 14, at 1 pm in the courthouse board room. Clerk Amy Youngblood Kendrick – Monday, March 14, at 2 pm in the courthouse board room. Clerk Dawn Thielen
Read MoreSupes to hold public hearing on moratorium on large solar farms
The Greene County supervisors will hold a public hearing Monday at 9 am on a proposed ordinance that would set a 6-month moratorium on building utility-scale solar energy projects in the county. The agenda for that meeting includes not only the public hearing, but also consideration of the proposed ordinance and then consideration of waiving the second and third readings.…
Read MoreSunday is Day of Prayer for Ukraine
Gov Kim Reynolds on Friday signed a proclamation declaring this Sunday, March 6, as a Day of Prayer in Iowa for Ukraine. “Iowans, Americans and nations across the globe are watching the events unfolding in Ukraine with disbelief and sadness,” said Gov. Reynolds. “As soldiers and civilians stand united to protect their homeland, Iowans can unite in our support for the Ukranian people through the…
Read MoreSupes hold hearing to increase property tax dollars
Hearing on FY23 budget will be March 14 ~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline During the regular board meeting on Feb. 28, the Greene County board of supervisors held a public hearing to hear comments about the county’s proposed maximum property tax dollars for general and rural county services. Auditor Jane Heun told the board any increase over 2 percent requires…
Read MoreHistorical Society slates March programs
~by Chuck Offenburger for the Greene County Historical Society The Greene County Historical Society is hosting two programs at the museum in Jefferson during March. On Sunday, March 6, at 2 pm, Matt Wetrich will speak about “Birding.” Wetrich is a Jefferson city council member, a conservation officer, and a noted photographer. His talk should be a treat for everyone,…
Read MoreMore township budget hearings scheduled
Townships will hold budget hearings as follows: Grant – Friday, March 4, at 10 am in the courthouse boardroom. Clerk Marv Rasmussen Greenbrier – Monday, March 7, at 2 pm at 2018 J Ave, Scranton. Clerk Judy Contner Hardin – Tuesday, March 8, at 9 am in the courthouse boardroom. Clerk Carla Haupert Highland – Tuesday, March 8, at 8…
Read MoreCattlemen raise nearly $25,000 at annual dinner/auction
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Almost 200 people celebrated the beef industry at the annual Greene County Cattlemen’s Association banquet and trophy auction held Saturday night in Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds in Jefferson. The bidders were generous in raising almost $25,000 for the Cattlemen to use for scholarships, grilling and the promotion of beef. Hamilton Redi-Mix reclaimed…
Read MoreEmpower Rural Iowa task force meets in Jefferson March 2
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…
Read MoreGrant 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…
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