Terry L. Johnson, CEO of Genesis Development, will retire at the close of business Wednesday, July 31, by mutual agreement with the Genesis Development board of directors. Johnson has been with the company 40 years. The Genesis Development board of directors made the announcement Saturday.
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Four running in Jeff special council election
Jefferson voters will choose the next city council member from among four persons who filed nominating petitions for the June 25 special election. Running to fill the council seat formerly held by Larry Teeples are Amelia Carman, Darren Jackson, Michael A. Mentzer and Mark Wright.
Read MoreSupes nix art on county-owned property for liability reasons
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County supervisors plan not to allow art on county-owned property after the Ring Out for Art sculptures are moved from the courthouse grounds in November. The decision came at the board’s Tuesday meeting after supervisors Pete Bardole and Dawn Rudolph, and county attorney Thomas Laehn reported on a meeting they had with representatives…
Read MoreAirport improvements, new rental housing now on fast track
The Jefferson city council received unexpected good news at its May 28 meeting when Carl Byers of Bolton & Menk presented the bids for the relocation of a portion of 243rd St to allow for an extension of the runway at the Jefferson municipal airport. The first piece of good news was that six bids on the project were received…
Read MoreImpact Award presentation this Sunday
Jerry Roberts will be presented with the Greene County Impact Award this Sunday, June 2, at 3 pm in the courthouse rotunda. A reception will follow the award presentation. All friends and family are invited to attend. Roberts has volunteered at the Jefferson public library, has served in a variety of positions in the local and state Elks organization, wrote…
Read MorePlan now to be part of the Bell Tower Festival parade
All area businesses and organizations, class reunion groups, churches, political groups, and anyone who wants to be in a parade is invited to be part of the Rotary Club of Jefferson’s Bell Tower Festival Parade Saturday, June 8. The parade will step off from the Greene County High School student parking lot at 11 am and follow the traditional route…
Read MoreJeff council awards raises to themselves, mayor
The stipends paid to Jefferson city council members and the mayor will double effective Jan. 1, 2020. With virtually no discussion the council approved the first reading of an ordinance increasing the compensation of council members from $30 per meeting, not to exceed $1,000 per year, to $60 per meeting, not to exceed $2,000.
Read MoreFarmers market opens next week
The Greene County farmers market will open its 2019 season next Tuesday, June 4. Markets will be held every Tuesday through Sept. 24, from 4 to 6:30 pm, on the east side of the courthouse in Jefferson. Market-goers next week will help Dean and Nancy Rogers celebrate their anniversary with cake, fresh from the ovens at John 15 Vineyards. Along…
Read MoreLag in planting is largest in more than 20 years
Heavy rainfall and damaging storms kept Iowa farmers from making much planting progress with only 1.0 day suitable for fieldwork statewide during the week ending May 26, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. South central and southeast Iowa farmers reported less than a half day suitable for fieldwork this past week with little to no planting progress. Several…
Read MoreClasses of 2019 graduate
Paton-Churdan held commencement exercises Saturday afternoon and Greene County held its commencement Sunday afternoon. (Hover on the photos for information.)
Read MoreSevere weather possible
The National Weather Service reports multiple rounds of strong to possibly severe storms are possible across much of Iowa Sunday night through Tuesday evening. Severe weather will be possible Monday afternoon/evening, including large hail and strong winds, with a low chance for tornadoes.
Read MoreMemorial Day observances slated
Memorial Day will be observed Monday, May 27, around the county as follows: St Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Jefferson – 9:30 am, blessing of graves, a VFW/American Legion firing squad and Taps Jefferson Municipal Cemetery – 10:45 am, with flag raising by the Jefferson fire department, Pastor Marilyn Millard giving the invocation, Addison Gannon reading her winning flag essay, the Memorial…
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