Paton-Churdan voters will fill a seat on the board of education with a write-in candidate in the Sept. 12 school election. Mitch Stream and Dennis Tilley, both of whom were previously appointed to the school board, are running for election to four year terms. Eric Happe was appointed to fill the vacancy created when Steve Burrell resigned. The appointment was…
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County conservation comes out even on recent expense, unexpected income
County conservation director Dan Towers reported bad news and good news to the county supervisors Monday. Towers reported that the north side of a fishing riffle at McMahon Access was damaged by high water in December 2015. The public access is on the south side, but the damage has made the riffle ineffective and there has been little fishing there…
Read MoreBusy day in Scranton Aug. 19
Tractor ride, park dedication, visioning display and community potluck Details are being finalized for a big day in Scranton on Saturday, Aug. 19. The annual tractor ride is slated along with the dedication for the new park / playground equipment. An added attraction will be the viewing of the Community Visioning display.
Read MoreHazardous waste collection Aug. 19 in Jefferson
Jefferson residents can take advantage of a free hazardous waste collection Saturday, Aug. 19, from 9 to 11 am on the north side of the courthouse square (note different location from previous years). The event is for Jefferson residents only.
Read MoreTemperatures, precip well below normal last week
All of Iowa experienced cooler than normal temperatures and most of the state received below normal precipitation during the week ending August 6, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 5.9 days suitable for fieldwork. Activities for the week included applying fungicides and insecticides, hauling grain, and haying.
Read MorePlan ahead, driver’s license station closed
The driver’s license station at the Greene County treasurer’s office will be closed Thursday and Friday, Aug. 11-12; Monday, Aug. 14; and Thursday, Aug. 17. The treasurer’s office will be open for all other business.
Read MoreFire destroys older Jefferson home
The state fire marshal has been called to investigate a fire that destroyed a Jefferson house Thursday night. Jefferson police officers were the first to arrive at 203 S. Oak St. The east (back) side of the house was fully engulfed in flames. Jefferson firefighters responded and extinguished the fire. Greene County Emergency Medical Services, Greene County sheriff’s deputies and…
Read MoreRace for Greene Co school board seats
Four candidates have filed nominating petitions for three seats on the Greene County Schools board of education. Dr Steve Karber, Lana Teeples, Catherine Wilson and incumbent Mike Dennhardt will all be on the Sept. 12 ballot. Incumbents Teresa Hagen and Dr David Ohrt are not seeking re-election. There are no director districts; all positions are elected at large.
Read MoreVolunteers install new Scranton playground
Volunteers in Scranton worked hard last Friday and Saturday so kids there can play hard. More than three dozen local residents gathered to assemble playground equipment at the new Scranton School Memorial Park, located where the former school playground sat for decades. Fundraising for the $75,000 project began 18 months ago. The city of Scranton provided $18,000, the Greene County…
Read MoreSheriff, supes discuss jail shortfalls
The need for a new jail facility was discussed at the county supervisors meeting Monday as sheriff Jack Williams shared the report from a state inspection of the facility earlier in the month.
Read MoreReminder: School board nominations due Thursday
Nominations for seats on the Greene County and Paton-Churdan boards of education are due Thursday, Aug. 3, at 5 pm. Nominating papers are available at the administrative building (204 W. Monroe St) for Greene County and at the school in Churdan. They must be returned to those offices by the deadline.
Read MoreHot August Night returns Aug. 10
Hot August Night returns to the courthouse square and the surrounding Jefferson streets this Thursday, Aug. 10. All types of hot rods, trucks, motorcycles and tractors will be on display from 5 to 8 pm. All vehicles that registered for the 2016 show, which was cancelled due to rain, are automatically registered for the 2017 show. Registrations should be picked…
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