Hear request for Dreyfus funds for GJ ambulance The Greene County supervisors at their Jan. 22 meeting heard a request from Terry Hoefle of the Grand Junction fire and rescue squad for funding toward replacing an aging ambulance. Total cost of the ambulance is $400,000, Hoefle said. He requested $10,000 from the Dreyfus fund, payable over two years. The remaining…
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Supervisors continue hearing on drainage project, hear budget request for MFRC
The Greene County supervisors spent much of their Jan. 19 meeting serving as trustees of Drainage District 20, primarily north and east of Churdan. The public hearing was opened Dec. 8, and remained open until the Jan. 19 meeting, allowing landowners in the district time to file an objection to the project if they desired. Total cost of the project…
Read MoreSheriff’s office partners with IA Dept of Rev for tobacco, nicotine, vape product education, enforcement
The Greene County sheriff’s office has taken a pledge to keep tobacco, alternative nicotine, and vapor products out of the hands of Greene County underage persons. Known as I-PLEDGE, the program is a partnership with the Iowa Department of Revenue to educate local retailers and to enforce Iowa’s tobacco, alternative nicotine, and vapor product laws. Since the program’s inception in…
Read MoreWeary Ramblers wins at International Blues Challenge
~Special to GreeneCountyNewsOnline Weary Ramblers, based in Jefferson, won the solo/duo category of the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN, on Jan. 17, 2026. In addition, Weary Ramblers member Chad Elliott of Jefferson won Best Guitarist in the solo/duo category. “It was a surreal moment for the two of us. We both were honored and so proud to represent the…
Read MoreAdults encouraged to attend program on bullying, cyberbullying
Parents and community members are encouraged to attend “From the Playground to the Screen,” a program addressing conflict, bullying and cyberbullying. The program is slated for Thursday, Jan. 29, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in the Greene County High School auditorium. Speaker will be Robert Hackenson Jr. His presentation will include tips on coaching your child through conflict; teaching conversation…
Read MoreDeadline approaches for Bell Tower of Fame Award nominations
Carole Custer, chair of the Bell Tower of Fame Award selection committee, has announced a Friday, Feb. 13 deadline for submission of nominations for consideration for this year’s award. The selection committee is comprised of past Bell Tower Festival chairs and the award is presented at opening ceremonies of the annual Bell Tower Festival in Jefferson in June. The award…
Read MoreRegistration open for dementia prevention program
What if small, realistic changes you make today could significantly lower your risk of dementia tomorrow? Research highlighted by Brain Help & Hope shows that up to 70 percent of dementia risk is linked to lifestyle factors we can influence. That means there is real, evidence-based hope, and Greene County Public Health is bringing it straight to you. Beginning Tuesday, March…
Read MoreGrCo school board okays girls wresting, ag ed purchase
The Greene County Schools activity calendar for 2026-27 will include girls wrestling for middle and high school students. Eight middle school girls are wrestling this season with four meets scheduled. However, the program must be officially approved by the board before a full season can be scheduled. That approval came at the Jan. 14 board meeting. Activities director Dave Wright…
Read MoreJeff council okays west side sidewalk
The Jefferson city council at its Jan. 13 meeting approved a $1.14 million sidewalk project on the west side of the city. The project, and its cost, grew by 1,100 feet and $94,000 from the time it was first proposed. The initial project called for the construction of new sidewalks on the north side of W. Lincoln Way west of…
Read MoreJeff council sets priorities, makes appointments, approves water treatment consulting agreement
The Jefferson city council did various organizational tasks at its Jan. 13 meeting, the first of 2026. Included was setting mayor and council goals for 2026-2027, based on a report by consultant Pat Callahan. Callahan conducted a goal setting work session with the council and department heads last November. The top initiatives and programs as identified are: an employee recruitment…
Read MoreSupervisors hold off on selling bonds, seeking professional guidance
The Greene County supervisors at their Jan. 12 meeting agreed to enter into an agreement with The Baker Group LP for municipal advisor services. The group will help develop a 5-year capital project plan, provide advice on future bonding, and work with county treasurer Katlynn Mechaelsen on county investments. Mechaelsen in recent months has questioned the supervisors about the amount…
Read MoreCounty ends recycling agreement with city of Jefferson
The Greene County supervisors at their Jan. 12 meeting approved a notice of termination of the 28E agreement with the city of Jefferson to provide recycling services for rural residents. For many years the county towns had 28E agreements with the city of Jefferson, via the Greene County Recycling Agency, to provide recycling services for those residents. That service has…
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