Scranton Township resident Cheryl Robson spoke to the Greene County supervisors at their Dec. 22 meeting regarding the amount of water that would be used at a data mining center proposed by Simple Mining to be west of Scranton. Robson noted the proposed amendment to the county’s zoning ordinance states that if water usage is expected to be more than…
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Jefferson Telecom completes Holiday Match Challenge
Jefferson Telecom recently completed its Holiday Business Match Challenge by donating $2,500 to the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center (ARC). The check was presented by Jamie Daubendiek, general manager of Jefferson Telecom (pictured, left), to Shirley Haupert of the Greene County Christian ARC (pictured, right). Earlier this holiday season, Jefferson Telecom announced a challenge inviting local businesses to support…
Read MoreP-C Early Learning Center receives $600K grant for new building
Children who attend the Paton-Churdan Early Learning Center may be in a new building next fall. The recent announcement of a $600,000 community development block grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority brings the ELC board close enough to the fundraising goal of $1.93 million that there’s confidence in moving forward. The board called receiving the grant “a significant milestone,”…
Read MoreISU poinsettias for the Elks’ community Christmas dinner
Poinsettias from the Iowa State horticulture department and student club have been donated to Jefferson’s community Christmas Day dinner. The plants are used as gifts to be chosen by game winners at the dinner. This is the 15th year the Iowa State poinsettias have been part of Jefferson’s community dinner organized and prepared by the local Elks lodge. Pictured are…
Read MoreSupervisors hear budget requests, approve plans for road projects
The first temporary relocation of county offices to accommodate work on the courthouse HVAC system is in place. Last week the county attorney’s office moved from the third floor to the first floor. Signage will direct those needing service to the correct location. Also this week, Verdin Company is working on the Mahanay Bell Tower and the carillon. Work specifically…
Read MorePublic advisory from the office of Gov Kim Reynolds
Gov Kim Reynolds will hold a public budget hearing Friday, Dec. 19, at 9 am. This meeting will serve as the annual open forum on the state budget and Iowans will have the opportunity to participate virtually. Members of the public who wish to participate should RSVP to Molly Severn and Laura Book Wednesday by 5 pm to receive information…
Read MoreJeff council hears proposal for solar panels on city property
The city of Jefferson could save approximately $27,000 annually in utility bills by allowing 11 small solar installations at various city locations. There would be not out-of-pocket cost to the city. Terry Dvorak of Red Lion Renewables, based in Norwalk, told the Jefferson city council at its Dec. 9 meeting the company has installations in 50 cities and school districts…
Read MoreGrCo school board hears info on girls wrestling
Also learns funding is in place for greenhouse equipment Christmas came early to Greene County students with an announcement at the Dec. 10 school board meeting. At the November meeting high school agriculture Steve Kehoe gave a presentation on the status of the greenhouse, which has not been used since the new school building opened. The greenhouse lacks a ventilation…
Read MoreElks lodge continues Christmas dinner tradition
The Jefferson Elks lodge will hold its 60th annual Christmas Day dinner Dec. 25 at 4 pm. A tradition that began in 1965, the Elks prepare and serve a traditional meal to anyone in the community. If you are alone, needing some community, or hungry, please join us for this event. Meals will be served in the Elks lodge. Take-out…
Read MoreGreenewood Center project not viable, study shows
Several Jefferson residents have expressed concern in recent months about the possibility of remodeling the Greenewood Center to serve the dual purposes of a dining site for congregate meals and a clubhouse for the Jefferson municipal golf course. The plan would have allowed the current clubhouse to be razed and that property to be used for affordable housing, with senior…
Read MoreZoning for data center, ag drainage discussed at supervisors meeting
The Greene County supervisors at their Dec. 8 meeting held a second “first” reading of the proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance dealing with data centers and crypto mining facilities. Auditor Billie Jo Hoskins said the supervisors at the Dec. 1 meeting had not formally approved the first reading after approving a proposed amendment to the draft ordinance. The supervisors…
Read MoreCommittee working toward veterans memorial
A new veterans memorial is in the works in Greene County. A committee of veterans, Greene County veterans service officer Billie Johnson-Daves and former veterans service officer Mike Bierl, has organized to plan, design, fundraise and ultimately create a “worthy” memorial honoring past, present and future Greene County veterans. Seven proposed sites in the county have been identified and the…
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