Greene County is providing an opportunity for private well owners and tenants in the county to have their water tested for certain forms of bacteria, nitrite/nitrate, arsenic and manganese.
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A reminder about political signs
As the upcoming city/school election approaches, Jefferson zoning officer Nick Sorensen reminds residents of the e zoning requirements for temporary signage. Signs urging action on any matter on the ballot of a primary, general or special election shall not exceed 32 square feet and shall not be placed in the city right of way.
Read MoreIowa sees warmest week since late July
Another week of heavy rainfall across Iowa allowed just 3.3 days suitable for fieldwork statewide during the week ending Sept. 22, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork activities included harvesting hay and seed corn, chopping silage, and seeding cover crops.
Read MoreGrCo school board hears pros, cons of decreasing graduation requirements
Also okays new playground equipment Greene County Schools board members spent close to an hour at a work session preceding their regular Sept. 18 meeting hearing administrators and high school teachers weigh in on a question of reducing the number of credits needed to graduate. The discussion led to the appointment of a visioning committee charged with determining what students…
Read MoreCandidates named for city, school election
Election Day is Nov. 5 There will be contested races in the Jefferson, Scranton, Grand Junction city elections and for a seat on the Greene County Schools board in the Nov. 5 general election. In Jefferson, longtime mayor Craig Berry is being challenged by council member Matt Gordon. There are three candidates for city council – incumbents Dave Sloan and…
Read MoreAnimal shelter receives USDA grant
The city of Jefferson has learned it will receive a $34,000 grant from the US Department of Agriculture for equipment at the new animal facility. The grant application was written by volunteer grant writers for the animal facility committee. Including the grant, the total raised is just more than $500,000. There are several grant applications still outstanding and some individuals…
Read MoreCounty sets hearing for loan to build career academy
Will be paid through TIF revenue from wind turbines ~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors at their regular meeting Sept. 16 set a public hearing “for the purpose of taking action on the matter of authorization of a loan agreement and issuance of $5.5 million general obligation urban renewal capital loan notes.” The hearing will…
Read MoreFarmers market marks 20th anniversary
Complimentary cookies, coffee and water The Greene County farmers market will celebrate its 20th anniversary Tuesday, Sept. 24, from 4 to 6:30 pm during the final market of the season. The public is invited to enjoy complimentary cookies, coffee, and water, while stocking up on fall produce, jams, jellies, honey, baked goods, meat, eggs, and crafts. This is also the…
Read MoreCrops still behind, but in better condition
Rainfall 3X average for the week Heavy rains fell across much of Iowa with just 3.7 days suitable for fieldwork statewide during the week ending Sept. 15, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork activities included harvesting hay and seed corn, chopping silage, and seeding cover crops.
Read MoreThursday final day to file for election
The deadline for filing nomination papers for the November city and school election is Thursday, Sept. 19, at 5 pm. Both city and school candidates must file the necessary paperwork for their names to be printed on the ballots in the Nov. 5 election.
Read MoreBIG Dream Gathering Sept. 17
All area residents are invited to a BIG Dream Gathering Tuesday, Sept. 17, at the Greene Room at Wild Rose Casino in Jefferson. People who attend the BIG Dream Gathering will learn from Mitch Matthews, producer of the top-rated podcast “Dream Think Do”, how to clarify their goals and build a plan to achieve them.
Read MoreTaser demo Friday at the LEC
McGinn will receive the poke The taser demonstration originally slated for August as part of National Night Out, and then rescheduled to half-time of the Sept. 13 home football game, will be Friday afternoon at 4 pm at the entry doors to the Greene County Law Enforcement Center, 204 S. Chestnut St in Jefferson.
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