~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline Residents living near St. Joseph Catholic Church protested the building of a four-plex in their neighborhood at the county board of supervisors meeting on July 29. Phyliss Crowder said, “We don’t think it’s the right site.” Residents cited fears of traffic congestion in an old, established, quiet neighborhood.
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Jeff council rezones property for new multi-family housing
“Anywhere but on my block” was the message residents of the two blocks east of St Joseph Parish Center gave the Jefferson city council Tuesday. Four residents who live near the 12-unit multi-family housing project proposed for a vacant half-block of the 500 block of N. Olive St spoke at a public hearing on rezoning the property single-family to multi-family.
Read MoreJ-S grads to perform at Thomas Jefferson Gardens
The Thomas Jefferson Gardens of Greene County board invites everyone to a concert by professional singers Ashley Sievers and Shelby Sievers VanNordstrand on Sunday, Aug. 4 at 2 pm in the Gardens. There will be no charge for the concert but a free will offering will be taken. Refreshments will be served by the Thomas Jefferson Gardens board.
Read MoreOrris gives update on animal shelter fundraising
Naming rights still available ~by Noah Rohlfing Don Orris knows better than almost anyone (except the PAWS volunteers) how much Greene County needs a new animal sheltering facility. The Jefferson retiree has been working with the city, Greene County and with animal shelter volunteers to create a plan for a new PAWS building, which will be owned by the city…
Read MoreHot and stormy weather prevailed much of last week
Iowa farmers had 5.0 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 21, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistic Service. There were some reports of crops lying flat and green snap in corn due to high winds produced from various storms throughout the state. Fieldwork activities included spraying and harvesting hay and oats.
Read MoreRiver Farm Recreation told to stop business for zoning reasons
Owner claims he’s been targeted by law enforcement ~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline Craig Flack, owner of River Farm Recreation, told the county supervisors Monday he’s been targeted by law enforcement and slandered in the media since a June 22 event that created havoc for the sheriff’s office. Flack reported he has received a cease and desist letter from the…
Read MoreGrCo school board adds to effort toward better student mental health
The Greene County Schools board of education is keeping the mental health of students high on its priority list. After approving additional elementary counseling staff for the last school year, the board at its July 17 regular meeting approved spending up to $9,450 to provide students access to a mental health practitioner at school via telehealth in the coming school…
Read MoreSchool sets special election to okay uses of SAVE one-cent sales tax
Voters in the Greene County school district will go to the polls for a special election Sept. 10 that could impact the scope of repurposing of the current high school into a middle school with no change to property tax bills. On the ballot will be a revenue purpose statement, or RPS, to authorize spending revenues from the state one-cent…
Read MoreWebcam installed at school construction project
It may be short on plot and character-building but the story playing out from the northwest corner of Jefferson will have a great (although predictable) ending. A webcam has been installed at the site of the new career academy and high school. Anyone interested can visit the school district’s website at any time and click on the link to the…
Read MoreSupes okay policy limiting public art on county property
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The gallery was packed at the Greene County board of supervisors meeting on July 15 during discussion of the draft of a public art policy. Members and supporters of the Tower View Team were present as well as interested citizens of the county. The public art policy drafted by county attorney Thomas Laehn had been…
Read MoreDangerous heat settling in for remainder of week
The National Weather Service has upgraded counties as nearby as Dallas from an excessive heat watch to an excessive heat warning. The Weather Service reports a heat wave will settle in Wednesday through Saturday, with Thursday and Friday likely to be the hottest.
Read MoreVolunteers needed for upcoming homeless surveys
The Greene County Homeless Coalition is looking for volunteers to help conduct homeless assessment surveys on July 31 and Aug. 1. This is the second round of surveys this year; an earlier assessment was done in February, in the midst of severe winter weather.
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