President Donald Trump received 132 of the 133 votes cast at Greene County Republican caucuses. William Weld received one vote in the West precinct. Votes for Trump were Central, 20; East, 20; Jefferson 1, 14; Jefferson 2, 15; Jefferson 3, 26; North, 22; and West, 15.
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Supes get feedback on using TIF for GC Early Learning Center
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline Some county residents wasted no time in letting the supervisors know their thoughts on the idea of using tax increment financing (TIF) revenue for a proposed new Greene County Early Learning Center. Supervisor Mick Burkett, at the Jan. 30 regular meetings, said “We’ve all had calls about TIF.” Board chair John Muir quoted an email…
Read MorePrairie Lakes AEA names new chief administrator
The Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency board of directors has selected Dr. Susie Meade as its next chief administrator. The Prairie Lakes AEA board began its search for a new chief administrator after Jeff Herzberg announced his resignation effective June 2020. Herzberg, who has served as the chief administrator since 2010, plans to return to the classroom as a teacher/coach.
Read MoreJeff council okays increased share of dispatch cost
The city of Jefferson will increase its share of the cost of police and emergency dispatch with the approval at the Jan. 28 council meeting of a new 28E agreement with Greene County. The city until the current fiscal year paid a nominal fee to the county toward the cost of dispatching for the Jefferson police and fire departments. Those…
Read MoreCounty may consider TIF for new Early Learning Center
Tax Increment Funding (TIF) was proposed to partially fund a new Greene County Early Learning Center at the regular meeting of the Greene County board of supervisors on Jan 27. ELC board co-presidents Jacque Andrew and Bill Monroe, treasurer Donna Sutton, and director Cherie Cerveny updated the board on the proposed building of a new childcare facility near the present…
Read MoreVisit Rippey for the Bike Ride to Rippey Feb. 1
Rippey will welcome the 43rd BRR (Bike Ride to Rippey) event on Saturday, Feb. 1. Always weather dependent, there may be as many as 2,000 riders dressed in winter biking garb or outlandish crazy costumes. Rippey will bring out the welcome mat for these hardy souls by offering beverages, including adult beverages, roast beef sundaes, a baked potato bar, and…
Read MoreDems tell caucus locations
Democrats across the state will gather next Monday evening for the Iowa Caucus, the first hurdle of Democratic presidential candidates for the 2020 election. The Democratic caucus is open to everyone, but only registered Democrats will be able to participate in candidate selection and other business of the evening. Voters who are not registered as Democrats can change their voter…
Read MoreCounty GOP tells caucus locations
Greene County Republicans will hold caucuses Monday, Feb. 3, at 7 pm. The precinct caucuses will: • Conduct Presidential poll • Elect Republican residents of the precinct to the Greene County central committee • Elect delegates and alternate delegates to the Greene County Republican convention • Propose and vote on platform planks to send to the county convention.
Read More‘Writing Your Retirement Paycheck’ Feb. 18 & 25
How can I be sure my retirement funds will last my lifetime? This important question will be addressed in an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach workshop Tuesdays, Feb. 18 and Feb. 25, from 5:30 to 7 pm at the Greene County Extension office, 104 W. Washington, Jefferson, IA 50129. This program is sponsored by Journey Financial, Timothy Heisterkamp. A…
Read MoreThe calendars are here!
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Read MoreMental health awareness program Jan. 29
Rescheduled to Wednesday, Jan. 29 The central Iowa affiliate of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) will bring “Ending the Silence”, an evidence-based mental health awareness presentation to Jefferson Wednesday, Jan. 22, at 7 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church.
Read MoreCounty supes continue budget work
Budget requests filled the agenda at the Greene County board of supervisors regular meeting on Jan 20. Pete Russell, treasurer, and Ian Wilkinson, president, of the Jefferson Area Chamber explained the change in name from Greene County to Jefferson Area. Russell said, “People are more likely to search online for area activities and attractions if a city name is used…
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