Predicted snowfall total updated Tuesday morning Keep your shovels handy and your snow blowers ready to roll. More snow is predicted Tuesday night. The National Weather Service predicts moderate to heavy snowfall Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning, with snowfall rates similar to Saturday night. This time, though, it won’t last as long.
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Statehouse approves $139 per pupil increase
Greene County also getting $70,000 additional in transportation funding Schools will receive an additional $139 per student in state funding for the 2019-20 school year with preK-12 education funding bills that have now been approved by the legislature. That’s a 2.06 percent increase over the current year. The legislation increases funding to public schools by nearly $90 million, including $19…
Read MoreJeff levy rate to decrease slightly
Taxpayers shouldn’t expect lower tax bills The proposed budget for the city of Jefferson for the fiscal year starting July 1 includes a 2-cent decrease in the levy rate, from $14.83 (per thousand dollars of taxable valuation) to $14.81. Most taxpayers won’t see a decrease in the city’s portion of their tax bill, though, because property valuations have increased and…
Read MoreDNR to hold town hall meeting in Jefferson
Jefferson is among 18 locations for town hall-style meetings at which Iowa Department of Natural Resources local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunting seasons, discuss possible changes to hunting rules and regulations, and address other topics as requested.
Read MoreJeff council talks about state cap on property tax levies
Also selects more expensive company for website redesign According to Jefferson mayor Craig Berry, gambling revenue is what’s keeping cities financially afloat, and he encouraged council members to lobby State Senator Jerry Behn and State Representative Phil Thompson to increase a state-mandated $8.10 (per thousand of taxable valuation) cap on cities’ general fund levy.
Read MoreMain Street looking for entrepreneurs for contest
Entrepreneurs who want to own a business in downtown Jefferson, have plans to expand services or add a new product line, or who want to purchase equipment for their business are encouraged to participate in Main Street Iowa’s Open 4 Business contest.
Read MoreTownship budget hearings set
Township boards have set public hearings on their Fiscal Year 2020 budgets as follows: • Jackson – Tuesday, Feb. 19, at 10 am in the county auditor’s office at the courthouse. Clerk Tom Lawton. • Hardin – Wednesday, Feb. 20, at 10 am in the board room at the courthouse. Clerk Carla Haupert.
Read MoreLaehn convening grand jury Tuesday
Greene County attorney Thomas Laehn is convening a grand jury Tuesday not because there’s something amiss in the county, but because he can, because he should, and because it hasn’t been done in recent years. Laehn, who was a university professor before he was a lawyer, often educates the county supervisors on various points of law. Monday’s lesson was on…
Read MoreCounty slates hearing on budget amendment
The Greene County supervisors will hold a public hearing on an amendment to the current year budget Monday, Feb. 25, at 9 am. The budget amendment shows an increase in revenues of more than $1 million, with most of the increase being reimbursement of $958,626 by MidAmerican Energy for repair to roads damaged in the course of wind turbine construction.
Read MoreDeadline for Tower of Fame Award is Feb. 25
Nominations for the 2019 Bell Tower of Fame Award are due by Monday, Feb. 25. In the past 39 years more than 50 persons have been honored with the award. Bell Tower of Fame Award recipients have all lived in Greene County during their lifetime. Their personal or professional accomplishments internationally, nationally or statewide have brought great pride to Greene…
Read MoreBardole family applies for CAFO permit
County supervisor Peter Bardole included In many parts of Iowa county residents know spring is on its way when the county board of supervisors starts receiving applications for permits to construct confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs).
Read MoreConnolly to join medical center clinic
Greene County Medical Center announced Friday that Dr. Laurie Connolly will join its team as a provider for the new Greene County Family Medicine Clinic, effective May 1, 2019. Dr. Connolly has long been a presence in Jefferson as a popular physician. She came to Jefferson in 2002 and joined the staff at McFarland Clinic, where she worked until 2013.…
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