Greene County school board members got a double dose of math class Wednesday as they started with an hour-long work session about bonding and heard a presentation on the 2018-19 budget during their regular meeting. What they learned was that the district will have the ability to pay off a $21.48 general obligation bond issue should the voters approve it…
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Reminder: no campaign signs in right-of-way
Jefferson zoning officer Nick Sorensen reminds residents of zoning requirements for temporary signage, like campaign signs. Signs urging action on any matter on the ballot of a primary, general or special election shall not exceed 32 square feet and shall not be placed in the city right of way.
Read MoreBond issue proponents talk about the middle school
Most of the conversation about the $21.48 million bond issue on the ballot for a special election April 3 in the Greene County school district has been on the proposed new high school and adjacent regional academy. Members of the Our Kids, Our Future – Greene County committee and school superintendent Tim Christensen say the new construction isn’t the compelling…
Read MoreDaffodil sale raising funds for Relay for Life
For many years the sale of daffodils – a symbol of hope – has been a signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. This year, Genesis Development is spearheading the annual sale. Bunches of 10 fresh daffodils are available for $10 each. Bunches can be ordered and picked up at participating businesses or at Genesis Development. Flowers…
Read More‘How Iowa met baseball’ topic of Sunday program at the museum
Baseball has been part of hometowns in America for longer than a century. The Greene County Historical Society and Jefferson Matters: Main Street will celebrate the bond between baseball and hometown teams Sunday, March 25, at the historical museum in Jefferson. “How Iowa Met Baseball: The myths, the history, the players” is a special presentation about the myths regarding the…
Read MoreFree private well testing available
Spring is a good time for county residents with private wells to have their water system sampled and tested, according to county environmental health and zoning administrator Chuck Wenthold. The county can provide free testing of well water through a private well testing program managed by the Iowa Department of Public Health. The program provides free water testing for private…
Read MoreRegister now for the ‘Who’s Your Hero?’ 5K and Heroes in Training run
This year’s Super Hero-themed Relay for Life of Greene County asks “Who’s Your Hero?” The 5K run/walk, now in its fourth year, is adding a new mini-race, a 6-block run for heroes in training. Persons of any age are welcome to be part of the Heroes in Training run. Children 12 and younger will receive a cape to boost their…
Read MoreCommunity Foundation awards $151,000 in grants
The Greene County Community Foundation in its 2018 grant cycle helped fund three projects to improve security, three library projects, three projects to enhance public outdoor spaces, safer equipment for two fire departments, two projects to provide better restroom facilities, home rehab projects and backpacks for needy school children. The 15 projects were selected from 41 applications and totaled $151,342.
Read MoreBaltimore not seeking re-election
Phil Thompson of Jefferson on the primary ballot Incumbent State Representative Chip Baltimore, a Republican from Boone, is not seeking re-election. Three Republicans, including a Jefferson resident, are on the Repubican ballot for the 47th House District seat for the June 5 primary. The filing deadline for statewide and federal candidates was Friday afternoon.
Read MoreIowa Central board supports regional academy
The Iowa Central Community College board of directors is “all in,” in writing, for the Greene County School District’s bond issue project. Election day for the $21.48 million bond issue referendum is Tuesday, April 3. Absentee voting is now underway. The Iowa Central board on Jan. 9 voted 8-0 in favor of a resolution in support of the bond referendum.…
Read MoreJeff council okays purchase of fire truck, changes parking on Wilcox Way
The Jefferson city council approved purchasing an ultra high pressure (UHP) fire truck at its March 13 meeting. The $125,471 cost of the truck will come from the city’s general fund, with delivery of the truck and payment on July 1, putting it into the new fiscal year. According to mayor pro tem Harry Ahrenholtz, the intent is to include…
Read MoreSchool project would take about 60 percent of total TIF revenue available
Estimate based on 41 wind turbines in TIF district, but 81 more turbines are coming Greene County can expect $11.8 million in tax increment revenue from the 41 wind turbines MidAmerican Energy constructed last summer, according to Jeff Heil of Northland Securities of West Des Moines.
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