Greene County High School will induct seven persons into the Greene County Fine Arts Hall of Fame Monday, May 6. The Fine Arts Hall of Fame 2024 inductees include Penny (Johnson) Hogan, vocal music, Scranton class of 1976; Ryan Van Gilder, instrumental music, Jefferson-Scranton class of 2001; Dan Rasmussen, vocal music, J-S class of 2006; Michael Hoskins, speech, J-S class…
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Summit wants to add 340 pipeline miles in Iowa
Would add 27 miles in Greene County, 31 in Guthrie County by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital DispatchMarch 5, 2024 Summit Carbon Solutions plans to expand its carbon dioxide pipeline footprint in Iowa by about 50% — or about 340 miles — to connect to more ethanol plants, according to new regulatory filings. The company is awaiting approval from the Iowa…
Read MoreGCDC meeting practices questioned at county supervisors meetings
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline Open meetings at Greene County Development Corporation (GCDC) were the topic of public discussion at open forum during the Greene County board of supervisors meeting on Mar. 4. All supervisors were present except board chair John Muir. Bryan Helmus of Jefferson said he would support the Greene County supervisors if they were to require GCDC…
Read MoreOpioid settlement funds available for local projects
The Greene County opioid settlement funds allocation committee announced Monday that applications for Greene County Opioid Settlement funding are now available to organizations serving Greene County. Organizations may include but are not limited to schools, hospitals, medical and substance abuse providers, treatment centers, prevention organizations, etc. The committee is dedicated to awarding funding for projects that will have an impact…
Read MoreSt Patrick’s Day at the museum
The Greene County Historical Society will host a St. Patrick’s Day open house Saturday, March 16, from 9 am to noon at the museum, 219 E. Lincoln Way in Jefferson. The public is invited to enjoy hot cider, coffee and cookies, and there will be drawings for gift cards. Janice Harbaugh of Jefferson will play Irish tunes on the museum’s…
Read MoreActivity Nights for families with young children coming to Extension office
Activities and family time combine for learning and fun in the Raising School Ready Readers program coming to Greene County Extension beginning April 30. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County, Greene County Library Association are offering a series of family literacy activity nights for parents and children ages 3-6. “We know parents with children this age often wonder…
Read MoreVoters remove LOSST sunset date but no change in revenue purpose statement
The results of the March 5 special election for rural voters are confusing, just as the ballot questions were from the beginning. Rural voters by a narrow margin approved the Local Option Sales and Service Tax (LOSST) without a sunset date, to be effective when the current LOSST was scheduled to sunset – July 1, 2027, by a vote of…
Read MoreJeff council approves second reading of rezoning for KCG affordable housing project
Third and final reading will be March 12 The second verse was nearly the same as the first when the Jefferson city council at its Feb. 27 meeting held the second reading of an ordinance to change the zoning of a parcel of land in the 400 block of W. Head St to allow KCG Properties to build 40-50 units…
Read MoreScranton resident elected president of Iowa Board of Regents
Sherry Bates has been elected president of the Iowa Board of Regents, taking over from former president Mike Richards. The board elected Bates at its meeting Wednesday, with Richards nominating her for the role. She was named interim president after Richards stepped down from the role in January. Richards at that time announced his plans to resign from the board…
Read MoreAG Bird warns Iowans about tax, IRS scams
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced tips for avoiding tax or IRS scams during the 2024 tax filing season. Common tax scams include: Email Phishing Scams: Email messages claiming to be someone from the IRS, Treasury Department, or a tax preparer requesting personal or financial information. Phone/Imposter Scams: Calls or text messages threatening arrest, tax penalties, and even license cancellation or deportation…
Read MoreFraudulent postcard from ‘County Deed Records’ circulates again in Iowa
Greene County recorder Deb McDonald shares the following information: On Wednesday, February 28, 2024 the Winnebago County Recorder’s Office assisted a resident with questions regarding a confusing postcard they received, which was quickly identified as fraudulent and reported to local law enforcement. The postcard claimed to be from “County Deed Records/ Home Warranty Division” with false information about the recipient’s…
Read MoreBOOST 2024 – Tickets available now
Preparations are underway for the annual BOOST Bash. The BOOST committee is eagerly looking forward to the seventh event, to be held at the Greene County Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 6. The doors of the Clover Hall building will open at 5 pm, with dinner to begin at 6:30 pm. Tables (seating eight people) can be purchased, so gather friends…
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