The recount of votes for Greene County treasurer will begin Monday at 10 am. Republican Sean Sebourn and Democrat Chris Henning had not yet agreed on the third person to work on the recount as of mid-afternoon Friday. Henning said they hope to have the recount finished by mid-day Tuesday.
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Community Center marks 20 years Nov.16
All area residents are invited to celebrate the Greene County Community Center’s 20th anniversary Friday, Nov. 16. The Jefferson park and recreation department staff and board has planned a variety of activities for all ages. To start the celebration, all fitness classes will be free Monday through Friday, Nov. 12-16. “This will be a great chance to try something new,”…
Read MoreJPD chief proposes hiring/retention incentives for officers
Jefferson police chief Mark Clouse expects a need to hire three patrol officers in the next few months and he’s worried he won’t be able to attract good applicants. He’s also worried about why he’s back in hiring mode, as he’s hired five officers in the last four years. One is no longer with the department and two others are…
Read MoreGannon/Mechaelsen wins treasurer’s race by two votes
Updated Tuesday evening – supervisors to hold special meeting Lawson asks for recount Incumbent Greene County treasurer Donna Lawson came one vote closer to keeping her job, but after the auditor’s absentee and special voter board met Tuesday, challenger Katlynn Gannon/Mechaelsen won the election by two votes. That count was upheld when the county supervisors canvassed the votes later that…
Read MoreSupes discuss changing cost share of LEC
The Greene County supervisors had a light agenda for their regular meeting Tuesday, held a day late due to the Veterans Day holiday. The only items on the agenda were to appoint Jamie Meyer as Cedar Township trustee to replace Mick Towers, who has relocated; and to approve the third and final reading of an ordinance for the division of…
Read MoreMore election results: Non-partisan positions
There were several non-partisan positions on the ballot for the Nov. 6 general election. There were no contested races among them. Township officers elected were: • Dawson Trustee: Scott Walker 67 votes; Clerk Becki Cunningham 70 votes • Franklin Trustee: Doug Lawton 59 votes; Clerk Carla K Offenburger 51 votes • Grant Trustee: Peg Semke 112 votes; Clerk Marvin Rasmussen…
Read MoreAnnual Christmas tree lighting Dec. 6
The “official kick-off” of the holiday season in Jefferson will be Thursday, Dec. 6, with the annual Christmas tree lighting held in the Thomas Jefferson Gardens. Several organizations have been coordinating this event to enhance the evening even further.
Read MoreUnseasonably cold temps continue in Iowa
As temperatures dipped below normal across much of the state, Iowa farmers managed to find 4.0 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Nov. 11, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Activities for the week included harvesting corn and soybeans, baling stalks, applying anhydrous and manure, repairing tile, and fall tillage in areas where the ground was…
Read MoreJPD says ‘Buckle up every trip. Every time’
Someone will be grateful you did The following press release is shared by Captain Heath Enns of the Jefferson police department: Thanksgiving is the beginning of the holiday season, as well as the year’s busiest travel weekend. Whether you’re driving across the street or across the country to reach your Thanksgiving feast, it’s imperative to wear your seat belt as…
Read MoreFood pantry board starts building fund drive
The Greene County Christian Action Resource Center (GCCARC) board has determined that needs in the county have grown too much for the food pantry’s current location. The board plans to purchase the former Clark Plumbing & Heating building on N. Elm St.
Read MoreE.B. and Mrs Wilson coming to Jefferson
Mr and Mrs E.B. Wilson, as portrayed by Don and Jean Van Gilder, will be among those attending “Our Wilsons & Lincoln – 100 Years Later” Sunday at 2 pm in the courthouse rotunda. The program commemorates the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the life-size statue of Abraham Lincoln on the courthouse lawn. The Van Gilders wrote a readers’…
Read MoreOutcome of treasurer’s race should be known Friday
Update – The absentee ballot board will not meet until Tuesday, Nov. 13, at noon Unofficial final results of the race for county treasurer may be announced Friday afternoon, according to county auditor Jane Heun. Balloting on Tuesday yielded 2,023 votes for incumbent Democrat Donna Lawson and 2,026 votes for Republican Katlynn Gannon/Mechaelsen. However, there were 40 absentee ballots not…
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