Although the weather has not cooperated and the project is slightly behind schedule, the construction of the new high school and career academy continues to go well, reports school superintendent Tim Christensen.
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Chamber seeks nominations for ABC Award
Greene County Chamber and Tourism is seeking nominations for the 2019 ABC Award. The award will be presented at the Chamber’s annual meeting. Nominations are due Friday, Dec. 6, by 4 pm.
Read MoreJeff council discusses future of recycling
Imagine the Possibilities, Genesis Development’s successor, will not provide recycling services ~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline Genesis Development’s agreement with Imagine the Possibilities to provide service to adults with developmental disabilities may have an impact on all Jefferson residents. Carrie Wilde, director of services in Genesis Development’s central region, notified cities in the Greene County Recycling Agency last week that…
Read MoreSupes hear about biomonitoring of well water, handle routine business
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors met on Monday, Oct. 7, and heard details about a biomonitoring program the State Hygienic Laboratory at the University of Iowa is conducting in accordance with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. SHL has invited Greene County to participate.
Read MoreGJ completes $85K street improvement project
The city of Grand Junction recently completed a street improvement project that resulted in more than 40 blocks of city streets being resurfaced. Total investment in the street resurfacing was $85,000.
Read MoreTickets on sale now for annual Rotary dinner, auction
Tickets are available now at www.jeffersonrotary.org for the 21st annual Dinner and Auction hosted by the Rotary Club of Jefferson. The gala will be Friday evening, Nov. 8, at the Greene Room at Wild Rose Casino in Jefferson. Since 1999, the annual event has raised more than $580,000 that has supported programs for local schools and youth, community projects, and…
Read MoreCorn now three weeks behind normal year
Excessive rainfall throughout Iowa limited farmers to only 1.6 days suitable for fieldwork statewide during the week ending Oct. 6, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Very little harvesting took place this past week as farmers wait for field conditions to improve with drier weather.
Read MoreMidAmerican’s habitat conservation best option for wind farms
MidAmerican Energy will also establish multimillion-dollar conservation funds to grow bat and eagle populations The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Oct.7 announced a habitat conservation plan proposed by MidAmerican Energy as the best solution to help preserve certain bat and eagle species at company wind farms. MidAmerican Energy operates 128 wind turbines in eastern Greene County as the Beaver…
Read MoreGenesis announces agreement with Imagine the Possibilities as service provider
Genesis Development, the not-for-profit rehabilitation organization that provides support for persons with developmental disabilities in Greene County and scores of other Iowa counties, announced Thursday it has reached an agreement with Iowa-based Imagine the Possibilities to assume provision of services for its current members.
Read MoreFirst sports bet at Wild Rose a winner
Variety – The Children’s Charity of Iowa, netted $785 via a winning bet placed as the ceremonial first bet at The Draftkings Sportsbook at Wild Rose Casino in Jefferson. The Draftfkings Sportsbook at Wild Rose opened with a ribbon cutting and speeches Thursday afternoon, Oct. 3. The ceremonial first bet was placed by Dennis Gibson, an Iowa State University defensive…
Read MoreGrCo HS crowns homecoming royalty
Greene County seniors, juniors and sophomores elected Nicole Rasmussen and Cole Betts as 2019 homecoming queen and king. The were crowned by last year’s queen and king, Samantha Behne and Trey Hinote, on the second floor balcony on the south side of the courthouse. The coronation followed the homecoming parade Friday afternoon. The Ram football team, 5-0 on the season,…
Read MoreGovernor’s Volunteer Award to Jim, Karen North
Jim and Karen North were honored with a Governor’s Volunteer Award from Gov Kim Reynolds and Lt Gov Adam Gregg at an awards ceremony Sept.27 at Southeast Polk High School. The Norths were nominated by Pastor Julie Poulsen of First United Methodist Church in Jefferson for their steadfast volunteerism at the Webb House, a teen center owned by the church,…
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