Student performance impacted by uncertainty in state assessment ~by Victoria Riley, GreeneCountyNewsOnline Karen Sandberg, Greene County Schools director of teaching and learning, reported to the Iowa Department of Education that the district has created “some incredible momentum toward system-wide continuous improvement” through the Teacher Leadership and Compensation (TLC) program.* Reports released last week by the Department of Education note the…
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Grow Greene opens 2019 grant cycle
Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation, the local nonprofit corporation that holds the state gaming license in Greene County, distributed more than $1.2 million worth of grants at its third annual Awards Night last spring. In the three years since the casino opened, Grow Greene has awarded more than $3.5 million.
Read MoreCrops still ahead of normal despite rain slowing work
Soggy conditions persisted for yet another week leaving Iowa farmers just 3.1 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Sept. 30, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Activities for the week included seeding cover crops and harvesting corn, soybeans and hay when weather permitted. Topsoil moisture levels statewide rated 1 percent very short, 3 percent short, 69…
Read MoreFirst Amazing Race for Charity a fun-filled success
The inaugural Amazing Race for Charity challenged 17 two-person teams to think and move fast, work together, and push their comfort zones just a bit, but when it was over, all 34 competitors smiled and organizers talked about “next year.”
Read MoreGreene County, P-C plan homecomings
Homecoming at Greene County and Paton-Churdan high schools is slated for Friday, Oct. 5, with activities on a theme “Back in Black” all next week. The homecoming court was announced Wednesday morning. The king and queen will be crowned following the parade next Friday afternoon.
Read MoreRams staying in Heart of Iowa Activities Conference
School board re-elects Peters as president The Greene County Schools did not get the expected invitation to join the Raccoon River Activities Conference, but will instead remain in a shrinking Heart of Iowa Activities Conference. Superintendent Tim Christensen made that announcement at the school board’s regular meeting Sept. 19. He said no reason was provided, except that the RRAC wanted…
Read MoreJeff council okays purchase of generators for lift stations
Moves forward toward development agreement for new veterinary clinic When a twisting storm in Jefferson last April caused a city-wide power failure that lasted several hours, the city wastewater crew was afraid untreated sewage would flood into the river or back up into homes. The Jefferson city council at its Sept. 25 meeting took steps to allay that worry in…
Read MoreFuture of EMS still unknown
The difficult problem of assuring ambulance services continues to be available in the county is still being pushed down the road without any progress on finding a new engine. Dennis Morlan, who has operated Greene County Emergency Medical Services for decades, was on the county supervisors’ agenda Monday to provide updates on emergency management, Region V HAZMAT, and the medical…
Read MoreNot too late to join the Amazing Race for Charity
The Amazing Race for Charity, slated for this Saturday, Sept. 29, has room for a few more teams, according to organizer Ian Wilkinson. The Amazing Race for Charity is patterned after television’s “Amazing Race,” but the physical challenges are much easier to meet.
Read MoreProposed urban renewal district allows for road work with TIF funds
The Greene County supervisors are preparing to be able some day to fund work on paved roads in the eastern portion of the county using tax increment financing (TIF) fund. That possibility is included in the proposed urban renewal district needed to use TIF for the first 41 wind turbines built by MidAmerican Energy. GreeneCountyNewsOnline obtained a draft of the…
Read MoreRemembering ‘Agri-rama’ and national plowing matches
Historical society meets at Rippey on Oct. 5 ~by Chuck Offenburger for the Greene County Historical Society In the fall of 1966, Greene County hosted a two-day “Agri-rama U.S.A.” showcasing the newest and best equipment available for farming, as well as enhancements for rural life — and more than 150,000 people attended.
Read MoreHost of GOP candidates to speak at fall fundraiser Oct. 9
Lt Gov Adam Gregg will be the headline speaker at the Greene County Republicans’ annual fall fundraiser Tuesday, Oct. 9. Gregg is running for election with Gov Kim Reynolds, who was appointed when elected Gov Terry Branstad was appointed as ambassador to China. Also slated to speak at the dinner are Republican candidates Mike Naig, who was appointed when…
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