The driver’s license station in the county treasurer’s office will be closed Monday, Oct. 9. It will also be closed Thursday, Oct. 12, for a state-wide driver’s license station meeting.
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Poorer roads are down side of wind turbines
Most Greene County residents welcome the 41 wind turbines being erected by MidAmerican Energy north of Grand Junction and see them as progress for the county. All things come at a cost, and county engineer Wade Weiss delivered news of the cost to the county supervisors at their Oct. 2 meeting. The cost isn’t financial, but it’s the condition of…
Read MorePlan in progress for more bike/walking trails in Jefferson
A preliminary plan to connect the schools, parks and the Raccoon River Valley Trail in Jefferson was the topic of a meeting Tuesday with Zoey Mauck, an architecture design student at Iowa State University, and about 16 people representing various community groups. Mauk’s plan, when it’s completed, will be available to use in future grant applications, according to Jefferson park…
Read MoreFirst funds received for Sensibly Chic
Jefferson was the recipient of a $74,500 Challenge Grant offered by Main Street Iowa in 2016 for the renovation of the Kendall building at 111 E. Lincoln Way. This is a reimbursement of funds grant and the first check for $44,500 arrived after the first claim was submitted.
Read MoreGrant applications available for 2018 Grow Greene grants
Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation, the local nonprofit corporation that holds the state gaming license in Greene County, distributed more than $1.4 million worth of grants at its second annual Awards Night last spring. In the two years since the casino opened Grow Greene has awarded more than $2.3 million.
Read MoreJohn Deere in Paton to host Manufacturing Day event
DES MOINES, IA – Manufacturing Day is focused on raising awareness of today’s modern and high-tech job opportunities in manufacturing, one of the largest employment opportunities in Iowa. National Manufacturing Day is Friday, Oct. 6 and events are being held in Iowa on that day as well as throughout the month of October to showcase manufacturing career opportunities. Manufacturing jobs…
Read MoreTickets available for 19th annual Rotary dinner, auction
Tickets are available now for the 19th annual Dinner and Auction hosted by the Jefferson Rotary Club. The gala will be Friday evening, Nov. 10, in the Greene Room at Wild Rose Casino and Resort in Jefferson. Since 1999, the annual event has raised more than $500,000 that has supported programs for local schools and youth, community projects, and the…
Read MoreABC Award nominations sought
Greene County Chamber and Tourism is seeking nominations for the 2017 ABC Award. The award will be presented at the Chamber’s annual meeting in next month (date to be announced). Nominations are due Wednesday, Nov. 1, by the end of the business day.
Read MoreLeadership Iowa selects Greene County for November session
Leadership Iowa, the state’s premier issues awareness program, has selected Greene County as one of its featured communities for its upcoming 2017-18 program. During the November 1-3 session, more than 40 current and emerging leaders from Iowa will learn about state and local economic development initiatives and the state’s manufacturing industry, tour Greene County businesses and speak with area and…
Read MoreCorn harvest two weeks behind average
Rainfall during the week slowed down harvest allowing Iowa farmers 5.1 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending Oct. 1, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Although there were wet field conditions in parts of the state, activities for the week included harvesting corn for grain and soybeans, seeding cover crops, and finishing the last cutting of…
Read MoreGreene Co homecoming royalty named
Haley Hall and Jordan Patterson were crowned as Greene County High School’s homecoming queen and king on the second floor balcony of the courthouse Friday afternoon. They were crowned by 2016 homecoming queen Olivia Hansen. Doug Rieder was emcee for the coronation. Homecoming festivities will wrap up Friday night with a football game against the Boone Toreadors, who are 5-0…
Read MoreFirst look at Vision 2020 plan
Improved Greene County School District facilities, a business-class restaurant/brew pub with music and entertainment, a youth sports complex that includes a water park, and childcare and after school programs are at the top of an action plan developed for the Vision 2020 project.
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