~by Tim Christensen, Greene County Schools superintendent Now that plans for the new High School/Career Academy have been finalized, I will be providing regular updates. The project officially went out to bid Thursday, Jan. 17. Contractors interested in bidding on the project will have access to blueprints at “plan rooms” in Fort Dodge, Des Moines, Minneapolis, and Omaha.
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Council okays new JPD officer, sets public hearing on budget
The adage that “money talks” seems to be true when it comes to attracting police officers to Jefferson. The city council approved hiring Cole Jackson as a patrol officer at its Jan. 22 meeting. Jackson is the second JPD officer hired since the council approved a hiring and retention incentive that includes a $2,000 sign-on bonus paid on the date…
Read MoreBierl opens veterans service office
Greene County military veterans will again be able to find assistance with veterans’ service without leaving the county. Mike Bierl assumed the role of veterans service officer and opened the Greene County office on the first floor of the courthouse Monday. His regular office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 am to 1 pm.
Read MoreImpact Award nominations open soon
It’s time to start thinking of individuals or groups to nominate for this year’s Greene County Community Impact Award. This is the 10th year for the award that honors those who have volunteered their time and talents to Greene County through social, educational, or cultural activities as opposed to a business operation or work through an official position.
Read MoreSchool board talks about soccer, school permits, farming and more
The soccer program at Greene County Schools “passed the audition” and will enter its second season with paid coaches following action taken at the Jan. 16 board of education meeting. The program was inaugurated for the 2018 season with Carl Behne, Marilyn Tasler and Chad Black as volunteer coaches and parents and students raising a portion of the funds for…
Read MoreSupervisors meet with mayors about changes to EMS
“No one screamed ‘No’,” was how Greene County board of supervisors chair John Muir described the reaction of five mayors of county towns to a suggestion they help pay some of the cost of a county-based ambulance service.
Read MoreChamber & Tourism annual meeting Jan. 29
Greene County Chamber & Tourism invites the public to attend the annual membership meeting Tuesday, Jan. 29, at the Jefferson Elks lodge. Social time begins at 5:30 pm with a brief business meeting at 6 pm.
Read MorePlanning done, bids let on new high school/ career academy
After dozens of meetings and hundreds of hours over the past nine months, the plans for the new Greene County High School and Regional Career Academy are complete. The Greene County Schools board of education approved the plans for bid letting at its regular meeting Wednesday evening. The board scheduled a public hearing to be held at its next regular…
Read MoreComp board turns away from parity, recommends differing wage increases
The Greene County compensation board is recommending wage increases ranging from 2.96 percent to 8.6 percent for county elected officials. The board met Wednesday morning for about 30 minutes. In recent years the board has recommended an across the board percentage increase in salaries. The recommendation for the coming fiscal year isn’t a percentage, but a different dollar amount for…
Read MoreChamber asks county to help with staff wages
Greene County Chamber & Tourism wants to hire a fulltime executive director, with the county, the city of Jefferson, and Grow Greene County sharing the cost with the Chamber. The proposal was part of a presentation Michael Reese, interim Chamber director, and Chamber president Mike Holden made to the board of supervisors Monday.
Read MoreTime for community input on Arch Alley
Jefferson Matters: Main Street’s Tower View Team invites area residents to “Be a Part of the Arch”. Community members are invited to participate and learn more about Arch Alley, the north alley renovation in downtown Jefferson. The Arch Alley workshop will be facilitated by artist David Williamson of Ogden. Many may know Williamson as a Jefferson alumnus and as artist…
Read MoreJefferson included in Reynolds’ Condition of the State address
A contingent from Jefferson and Greene County was invited to be in the gallery for Gov Kim Reynolds’ Condition of the State address Tuesday. The group were instrumental in bringing Pillar Technologies to Jefferson, and in sparking the idea that Jefferson be a model for renewing rural towns with high tech jobs. Following is an excerpt of Reynolds’ address. To…
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