The use of $5 million in tax increment financing (TIF) revenue to build a regional career academy is nearly a “done deal.” The Greene County supervisors on Monday approved the first reading of the ordinance needed to establish a urban renewal district including the first 41 Beaver Creek wind turbines.
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‘Our Wilsons & Lincoln’ will salute the statue’s 100 years
Celebration at Greene County courthouse Sunday, Nov. 11 An inspiring story of how the unique statue of President Abraham Lincoln was commissioned, placed and dedicated on the Greene County Courthouse square 100 years ago will be told again on Sunday, Nov. 11, in a 2 pm program in the courthouse rotunda in Jefferson.
Read MoreJeff residents asked to complete survey
Answers will be used to update city’s comprehensive plan The city of Jefferson, in cooperation with Region XII Council of Governments, is preparing an update to the city’s comprehensive plan. The comprehensive plan is a strategic plan for the growth and development of the city. Part of the planning process includes a public opinion survey. Completing the survey will help…
Read MoreMidland Power Cooperative announces Boone office
Midland Power Cooperative announces its board of directors has approved the construction of a new administrative office in Boone. The move marks an important milestone in the company’s history and signals Midland Power’s commitment to providing a high level of service to its members.
Read MoreCongressional candidates visit Greene County
Both candidates for the Fourth Congressional District seat – incumbent Republican Steven King and Democrat J.D. Scholten – have been in Jefferson in recent weeks. J.D. Scholten spoke at his 39-county “You Can’t Fake Showing Up” tour Oct. 15. King spoke at a fundraiser for Iowa House District 47 candidate Phil Thompson Oct. 22.
Read MoreHarvest still behind but dry weather helped
Iowa farmers had a good week for harvesting with 5.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Oct. 28, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Taking advantage of the dry conditions, activities for the week included harvesting corn and soybeans, baling stalks, anhydrous and manure application, fall tillage, and planting cover crops.
Read MoreLocal candidates respond to questionnaire
The Scranton Journal provided questionnaires to the local candidates, seeking basic information about their candidacy in races where there is a contest. Here are their responses, shared with GreeneCountyNewsOnline readers by Scranton Journal publisher Luann Waldo:
Read MoreCandidates coming to Jefferson
Greene County voters have three opportunities to meet candidates this week. Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds, who is running for election, will be in Jefferson at Dunkers by Matt Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 11:30 am as part of her Keep Iowa Moving tour. The event is free. Persons planning to attend are asked to register for the event by clicking here.…
Read MoreAdopt-a-Family gearing up for Christmas
Greene County Adopt-a-Family’s Christmas Campaign is underway. Registration forms are available at New Opportunities Family Development Center at 1401 N. Elm in Jefferson. This is the only location for forms. “We are continuing to develop our partnership with New Opportunities with the goal of having one central location for Greene County where programs such as Christmas Food baskets and Operation…
Read MoreLand for new school purchased at a bargain price
During the lead-up to the bond referendum for Greene County Schools’ new high school and career academy, banker Sid Jones declined to name the purchase price of the land, but said people would be surprised it wasn’t more. The last corn crop was harvested from the site last month and the sale was closed. The school district paid Mike and…
Read MoreService suspended at Scranton post office
The U.S. Postal Service on Thursday suspended service at the Scranton post office due to safety concerns. A press release from the Postal Service called the decision to suspend service “a cautious effort to protect the safety of our customers and employees.”
Read MoreCounty supes talk about EMS and owning a golf course
The future of emergency medical services in the county is getting clearer. John Muir, chair of the county board of supervisors, reported at the Oct. 22 board meeting a discussion he and supervisor Peter Bardole had with Carl Behne and Katie Heldt, CEO and chief nursing officer at Greene County Medical Center.
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