~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County supervisors received information about hiring a construction manager for the new county jail at their Dec. 18 meeting. Joey Wendinger, project manager with ISG, architects for the project, presented the board with a notice of intent to enter into a guaranteed maximum price contract for a construction manager at-risk (CmaR)for the new…
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Jeff city council holds special meeting
The Jefferson city council at a special morning meeting Dec. 18 approved a settlement in a lawsuit arising from construction of the new animal shelter. The city of Jefferson was named as a defendant as owner of the building. The lawsuit was the result of an issue early in construction of the building. The foundation had been poured in early…
Read MoreElks plan 52nd annual Christmas dinner
The Jefferson Elks lodge will host its 52nd annual free Christmas dinner Christmas Day at 4 pm at the lodge, 103 W. Harrison St. The meal is a community service for those who might be alone on Christmas, those who are unable to prepare a Christmas meal, and those who just need a little extra Christmas cheer. Dine-in meals, carryout,…
Read MoreGreene County school board hears district career and academic plan
The Greene County Schools board of education handled routine business at its Dec. 13 regular meeting. Karen Sandberg, the district’s director of teaching and learning, presented the district career and academic plan (DCAP). This is the first year the state Department of Education is requiring districts to provide the plan, which is intended to provide a framework for districts to…
Read MoreLobbying against housing project continues
Still no name for animal shelter Jefferson mayor Matt Gordon presided at his last council meeting Tuesday, calling his time serving in city elected positions “a great experience.” He said he wishes the best for incoming mayor Craig Berry when he returns as mayor in January. “He’ll be very familiar with the job so we’ll be in good shape,” Gordon…
Read MoreSupervisors hear first budget requests for FY25
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline At the meeting Dec. 11, the Greene County board of supervisors, chaired by supervisor Dawn Rudolph in the absence of John Muir, began hearing requests for FY2025 funding from agencies and organizations providing services to Greene County. This process continues at each board meeting until all have been heard and a budget is hammered out…
Read More144 CHI celebrates successful year
The first annual Highway 144 Corridor Housing Initiative board held a recognition reception on Thursday, Dec. 6, at the Rippey Community Room. This reception was to recognize and thank financial donors. Awardee recipients who completed exterior home improvements were also recognized. Representatives were present from Paton, Dana, Grand Junction, and Rippey. Each community city council allowed for 10 percent of…
Read MoreGreene County Public Health develops plan to address regional health concerns
Every five years, Greene County Public Health conducts a countywide survey, asking residents to discuss their healthcare concerns. After the results are tabulated, Public Health identifies the areas of greatest need and develops a plan to enhance care and services around the issues. “The one healthcare issue most universally touched on by our communities is a shortfall of mental healthcare…
Read MoreCounty compensation board to meet Dec. 21
The Greene County compensation board will meet Thursday, Dec. 21, at 8:30 am in the board room at the courthouse. The compensation board recommends any salary increases for county elected officials to the county supervisors for consideration in the budget process. Compensation board members are appointed by elected officials. Comp board members and the official they were appointed by are…
Read MoreSupervisors discuss equalizing funds to county towns
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors discussed a grant application from the Highway 25 Corridor Housing Initiative at the regular meeting on Dec. 4. The 25CHI Corp. had asked about a grant from Louis Dreyfus funding at a previous meeting. Money through 25CHI is used for renovation projects of the exteriors of houses or buildings.…
Read MoreNominations open for Greene County Fine Arts Hall of Fame
Greene County High School is seeking nominations for the Fine Arts Hall of Fame. Nominations are due by Jan. 5, 2024 with the induction ceremony scheduled May 6, 2024 in conjunction with the spring awards concert. Nominations can be sent to the Greene County Activities office. Click here for the criteria and nomination form. Contact activities director Dave Wright at 515-386-2188…
Read MoreGarden Club donates to Imagination Alley
Two butterfly sculptures that are much larger than life size will soon adorn the new Imagination Alley on the square in Jefferson thanks to a $2,000 donation by the Jefferson Garden Club. Hilde DeBruyne of Cumming is the designer of the latest additions to the unique and engaging alley design. DeBruyne’s sculptural art has been installed all over the United…
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