Midland Power Cooperative, along with CoBank and Basin Electric recently donated $15,000 to the Greene County Early Learning Center for classroom improvements.
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Scranton council okays new Code of Ordinances
~by the Scranton Journal The Scranton city council gave its first and final approval to the new Code of Ordinances at its Dec. 12 meeting. The updated rules and regulations go into effect following the publication of the official document Dec. 20.
Read MoreCredit card skimmer found in Jefferson
Information added Tuesday morning The public is encouraged to be sure gas pumps have a “SEALED” tape on them before pumping gasoline since a credit card skimmer was found inside a gas pump at a Jefferson gas station.
Read MoreE-39 bridge open
Watch for E-57 bridge to open this week A busy year for the county secondary roads department is finally winding down, with extra maintenance on the “unofficial” detours around the Iowa DOT’s overpass project at Grand Junction, extra maintenance on paved and gravel roads needed because of construction of the Beaver Creek Wind Farm, and three bridge construction projects.
Read MorePublic health department, county on smoother ground
Uncertainty about the future of public health in Greene County seems to be ending. Becky Wolf, RN, director of Greene County public health, presented her budget request for Fiscal Year 2019 (beginning July 1) to the county supervisors at their Dec. 11 meeting. The request is for $300,000, which is more than the request for the current year but much…
Read MoreCity moving toward wayfinding signage
Delays decision on what to call “the square” The Jefferson city council delayed a decision on the exact wording on wayfinding signage in response to concerns from the county supervisors about the name of what most local residents call “the square.” The council at its Dec. 12 meeting passed a resolution approving the concept for wayfinding signage presented last August,…
Read MoreNext big ticket item named for bell tower
The shine is barely off the new bells atop the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower but the next major expense is already in sight. County engineer Wade Weiss and supervisor Pete Bardole, who is on the Bell Tower Community Foundation, have reported to the supervisors the need for a new elevator with a price tag of $100,000.
Read MoreCounty supes to learn more about tax increment financing
The Greene County supervisors are having a special session Thursday at 8:30 am to learn more about urban renewal and tax increment financing (TIF) from Bob Josten of Dorsey & Whitney. Josten has worked with the city of Jefferson on its TIF projects and is highly regarded in the business.
Read MoreComp board recommends 3 percent raise for elected officials
The county’s elected officials would receive larger wage increase than the unionized employees of the county board if supervisors accepts the recommendation of the compensation board. The compensation board in a meeting Moday that lasted 12 minutes voted unanimously to recommend a 3 percent wage increase for FY19 (starting July 1, 2018). The negotiated union contracts include a 2.5 percent…
Read MoreToys needed for Christmas giving
New Opportunities and the Adopt-A-Family board need the community’s help in providing Christmas gifts for children in financially-challenged families. Toys are needed for children in all age groups, according to Teresa Lansman of New Opportunities. The Toys for Tots items have already been delivered to New Opportunities, and there are significantly fewer items for the 350 children registered to receive…
Read MoreDeadline Dec. 15 for ABC Award nominations
Greene County Chamber and Tourism reminds area residents that the deadline is Dec. 15 for nominations for the ABC (Above and Beyond the Call) Award. The ABC Award is presented annually to an individual or couple who through their personal involvement, their leadership qualities and their unselfish gift of their time and talent, have positively affected activities or projects beneficial…
Read MoreFinally, elementary classrooms, entrance completed
The new construction at Greene County Elementary is finally complete and students and visitors can once again use the main entrance. The addition is now home to four 800 square-foot prekindergarten classrooms. Each class has between 16 and 20 students, principal Scott Johnson said. Classrooms in the rest of the building are about 900 square-feet.
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