When Jane Millard, director of the Jefferson public library, began a search in recent years to identify all book authors with Greene County roots or ties, she was pleasantly surprised. “I’ve got a list of more than 30 authors right now – I think that’s pretty good – and I know I’m going to be hearing about more of them,”…
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School board sets goals for the year
Board president talks about excellence and perfection The Greene County Schools board of education is returning to an old practice under the leadership of president Dr Mark Peters. Years ago the board began each meeting by reading the district’s mission statement.
Read MoreCounty budget amendment slated for Nov. 6
The Greene County supervisors will hold a public hearing on an amendment of the current year budget on Monday, Nov. 6, at 9 am.
Read MoreFourth wettest October since 1881 puts harvest behind
Iowa farmers had a good week for harvesting with 5.0 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Oct. 22, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. However, corn and soybean harvest progress remains behind both the previous year and the five-year average. On the positive side, there were several reports for both corn and soybeans that yields were…
Read MoreNew high school, regional academy proposed to Greene County board
Chris Deal said as he was making a presentation at the Greene County Schools board of education meeting Wednesday that he was “throwing this crazy idea out and seeing if it resonates.” His “crazy” idea seems to resonate with many who have heard it. The idea – build a new high school on Highway 30 near Highway 4, and across…
Read MoreUpdate: Highway 30 overpass at Grand Junction
Watch the video Pouring concrete on the Highway 30 overpass at Grand Junction was delayed by two weeks of rain in the area, but the job was finally done Oct. 18. The completion of the overpass was expected to be ahead of schedule during the very dry August and September, but with the wet October DOT officials are looking at…
Read MoreProgram details told for Courthouse 100 celebration
Nearly two years of planning will culminate Friday, Oct. 27, with the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the Greene County courthouse. The original event, held Sunday, Oct. 27, 1917, drew dignitaries and a crowd of 10,000. The centennial program will begin at 2 pm, like the dedication, but it won’t be two hours long, like the…
Read MoreGreene County withdrawing from mental health region
Also continuing to look at county-based public health The Greene County supervisors made decisions about mental health and public health services at their Oct. 16 meeting. The board voted unanimously to approve a resolution to accompany a letter of intent to withdraw from the Heart of Iowa community services region, ending many months of frustration for supervisor Dawn Rudolph, who…
Read MoreFundraiser Oct. 25 for Freedom Rock
The Freedom Rock planning committee will host a fundraiser supper Wednesday, Oct. 25, from 5 to 7pm at Clover Hall on the fairgrounds. The menu is chili or chicken noodle soup, sandwiches, cookies, and a beverage.
Read MoreMeetings next week for Hometown Teams exhibit
Planning has begun for the Hometown Teams Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibit in 2018. Volunteers are coming forward to prepare displays of the history of local sports and activities related to this topic. Two committees, the local exhibition team and the program planning team, will hold specific planning meetings to get a head start and the public is invited to get…
Read MoreJeff golf course manager provides budget info
The Jefferson Community Golf Course has been called by some a city asset and by others a city money drain since the city purchased it in 2013. Resident Denny Lautner is one of the naysayers. He addressed the city council at its Sept. 26 meeting, asking why an income and expense schedule is never published. “Show the taxpayers how much…
Read MorePublic invited to Ram Restaurant meal/class project
The public is invited to “An Evening with Ram Restaurant” Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Greene County High School. The Hospitality I class is planning the upscale, three-course meal as its biggest project for the trimester. Students in the class learn about different areas of the hospitality industry including food and beverage, lodging and travel.
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