John Rigler II, president/CEO of State Bank and chairman of Rigler Investment Company, announced Thursday a definitive agreement has been signed to acquire all the outstanding shares in Green Circle Investments Inc, and its wholly owned subsidiary, Peoples Trust & Savings Bank.
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City council hears TIF plan for McAtee Tire relocation
Also awards 4 percent raise to city administrator The Jefferson city council at its regular meeting Aug. 22 gave a green light to proceeding with a development agreement with McAtee Tire and Service Center. Mike Wahl, who purchased McAtee Tire from his grandfather Dean McAtee, plans to move the business to a new location on the west side of N.…
Read MoreBoard hears update on elementary construction, OKs new staff handbook
Greene County school superintendent Tim Christensen is hopeful the addition to the elementary school will be finished by the end of September. He said at the regular board of education meeting Aug. 16 he’s “trying to push them hard,” with “them” being Badding Construction, general contractor for the $1.7 million project. The project was scheduled to be completed for the…
Read MoreAbsentee ballots available for school election
Absentee ballots for the Sept. 12 school elections are now available in the Greene County auditor’s office at the courthouse. Ballots are available during regular hours, Monday-Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm, from now until 11 am on Election Day. Voters can also request a ballot be mailed to them by filling out an absentee request form.
Read MoreNew daycare center nixed, at least for now
Supes also hear update on bridge work, lightning strike A committee looking at opening a satellite location of the Greene County Early Learning Center in Scranton is “regrouping” before deciding how to proceed. County supervisor Dawn Rudolph, a member of the committee that was exploring using the former Scranton congregate meal site for a daycare center, told the board of…
Read MoreGrand Junction school to be demolished
The Grand Junction city council has voted not to attempt to keep the former Grand Junction school building standing. The decision was made at the council’s regular meeting Aug. 14. The council had held a town hall meeting July 31 to hear input from residents. The majority of those who spoke at the July meeting said demolishing the building was…
Read MoreThere’s a lot of warm history in quilting
Greene County Historical Society program Sept. 1 ~by Chuck Offenburger for the Greene County Historical Society The deep historical roots of quilting, as well as its mushrooming popularity today, will be the subject of the Greene County Historical Society program on Friday, Sept. 1, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Cedar Township, five miles west of Churdan.
Read More‘Stitchin’ Up September’ cash mob Sept. 5 at the Stitch
The promotion committee of Jefferson Matters: Main Street is planning a cash mob, dubbed “Stitchin’ Up September,” for Tuesday, Sept. 5, at 5:30 pm. A cash mob is a fun way for a large group to make a financial impact on a business in a short period of time. Participants in a cash mob promise to spend at least $20…
Read MoreIowa farmers welcome rain
Much needed rain fell throughout the state of Iowa during the week ending Aug. 20, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork. Activities for the week included haying and hauling grain. Topsoil moisture levels statewide improved to 19 percent very short, 31 percent short, 49 percent adequate and 1 percent surplus.…
Read MoreJefferson dancer in Bill Riley championship
Gretah Johnson, 12, of Jefferson performed in the championship round of the 58th annual Bill Riley Talent Search at the Iowa State Fair Sunday. Gretah performed a tap solo. Hers is one of six finalist acts selected in the Sprout division for ages 2-12. The six winning acts performed in championship on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage. Sprout champions…
Read MoreBells ‘tweaked’ and sounding better
The music coming from the top of the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower is noticeably better after a technician from the Verdin Company spent last Thursday adjusting the clappers on a dozen bells. Don Van Gilder of the county engineer’s office explained the technician tightened screws on some of the clappers and measured voltages at the control panel. His adjustments included…
Read MoreGreene County Schools ready for a new year
School starts Aug. 23 The Greene County Schools’ youngest students won’t start their school careers at Greene County Elementary, but will instead begin at St Joseph Parish Center on N. Locust St in Jefferson. The pre-kindergartners will eventually move to brand new classrooms at the elementary building. The addition was planned to be completed before the pre-K students’ first day…
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