The Jefferson city council at its March 10 took the final actions on the wastewater treatment plant upgrades. The council approved payment to Shank Constructors of all funds retained – $183,945.16, and final acceptance of the project. Final cost for the upgrades, which were mandated by the state, was $18,394,000. The project was first estimated at $15 million. After the…
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Solar panels, children’s books topics at supervisors’ March 9 meeting
The Greene County supervisors heard more about placing solar panels on county-owned properties at their March 9 meeting. Terry Dvorak of Red Lion Renewables, who had spoken with the supervisors in January about the potential savings to the county, returned to remind them that available tax credits for the project will expire and asked them to make a decision regarding…
Read MoreGreene County Schools rolling out an online option
Greene County Virtual Academy for grades K-12 Greene County Community Schools is rolling out the Greene County Virtual Academy, opening for the 2026-27 school year. Students enrolled in the academy will learn from home using an accredited online curriculum aligned with Iowa standards. Expectations of students in the academy will be the same as of students attending Greene County Schools…
Read MoreDrones in agriculture topic of Ag Coffee
Greene County Extension & Outreach is hosting a series of Ag Coffee events, bringing farmers and other agricultural professionals together for an informal discussion on current ag topics. The last ag coffee program of the series is Friday, March 20, from 9:30 to 11 am at the Greene County Extension & Outreach meeting room. March’s topic will be “Drone Ag…
Read MoreGreene County HS presents “Anastasia” this weekend
Greene County High School students will present the musical “Anastasia” this weekend. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday, March 6 and 7, at 7 pm, and Sunday, March 8, at 2 pm in the high school auditorium. Parking will be available in both the north and south lots. Playing lead roles are Lucy Vander Linden as Anya, Carter Petterson as Dmitry…
Read MoreGreene County Fine Arts Hall of Fame induction this Saturday
The Greene County Fine Arts Hall of Fame will grow by five members with the induction ceremony Saturday, March 7, at 4:30 pm in the Greene County High School auditorium. The ceremony will be preceded by a community reception in the high school commons area starting at 4 pm. All are welcome. New inductees include D. Douglas Miller, Class of…
Read MoreSilent auction of art, collectible books slated for Sunday
Art and collectible prints by local & Iowa artists, music by Pullin’ Strings A variety of art by local and Iowa artists of the present and past will be available by silent auction, accompanied by live music and refreshments, Sunday, March 8, from 2 to 4 pm at the Jefferson Community Golf Course clubhouse. Art on the auction includes a…
Read MoreLamb Producers banquet March 14
The Greene County Lamb Producers will hold their annual banquet Saturday, March 14, at 6:30 pm at Clover Hall on the Greene County fairgrounds in Jefferson. Leg of Lamb will be prepared by the Lamb Producers and sides will be provided by HyVee. Presentation of 2025 Fair awards and an auction will follow. Proceeds will be used to help fund…
Read MoreJeff council hears about GCDC’s commercial flex space, 2025 animal shelter stats
Council’s police committee will not pursue ordinance allowing hunting in the city limits The Jefferson city council at its Feb. 24 meeting heard about commercial flex space in the east business park from Greene County Development director Greg Piklapp. Storage Solutions of Iowa, based in Carroll, owns, maintains, and operates the building. GDCD developed the east business park with roads…
Read MoreFirst-person account of Civil War by Union soldier March 8 at museum
A “Civil War soldier” will visit the Greene County Historical Museum on Sunday, March 8. Dressed in a Union Army uniform, O.J. Fargo of Creston will give a first-person account of an Iowa soldier’s Civil War experience in a program he’s titled “Just Before the Battle, Mother.” The 2 pm program, sponsored by Humanities Iowa, is free and open to…
Read MoreHistoric Voices presents ‘The Founding Mothers’ March 7 in Grand Junction
Historic Voices will present “The Founding Mothers” on Saturday, March 7 at 2 pm at the Grand Junction Community Center. This performance features a live portrayal of historical characters by Laura Keyes. Her illustrated lecture will focus on the remarkable women who had a first-hand view of the founding of our nation and whose brave stories need to be shared.…
Read MoreDreyfus funding winding down for county
Supervisors approve agreements for recycling in Scranton, Grand Junction For two decades, Louis Dreyfus LLC of Grand Junction has provided the county with $50,000 per year as discretionary funding as negotiated with the supervisors before the ethanol plant opened. Supervisors have provided funds to a wide range of projects ranging from ambulances and fire trucks to summer festivals and park…
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