It was less than three months ago that the Jefferson city council and the county supervisors told volunteer Don Orris “Thanks, but no thanks” to his offer to raise funds to build a new animal shelter. Now, the steering committee that includes council member Dave Sloan and supervisor Dawn Rudolph is again looking at building a new shelter, but they’ll…
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County joins in Vision 2020 plan
First focus groups have already met Receiving close to $200,000 in grants from Grow Greene County last week was a factor in a decision by the Greene County supervisors Monday to fund the full $24,000 requested toward the $98,000 cost of the Vision 2020 community development plan.
Read MoreGreene Co school board slates public hearings on budgets
Public hearing, monthly Q & A Wednesday Taxpayers in the Greene County school district will see the impact of the increasing use of tax increment financing (TIF) as the property tax levy for schools increases in the proposed budget for the 2017-18 school year.
Read MoreP-C board appoints Stream to fill vacancy
The Paton-Churdan board of education at its regular meeting April 10 appointed the fourth person to hold the same board position. Board president Jennifer Maach resigned from the board for personal reasons. Per board policy, vice president David Palmer was appointed as president. Deonne Robey was elected as vice president.
Read MoreJefferson Matters: Main Street, Home State Bank honored
Jefferson Matters: Main Street was honored with the “Game Changer” award and Home State Bank was recognized as one of two outstanding businesses at the 31st annual Iowa Main Street awards celebration Friday, April 7, at Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines. The program honored the efforts of those who work in downtown revitalization in Iowa.
Read MoreBell tower, city to comply with music licensing requirements
The county supervisors agreed to share the cost of a music performance license with the city of Jefferson. The license will avoid any challenges to performance rights for all music played in Jefferson. The $1,100 cost of the license will be shared 50/50 this year, although the supervisors specified the split may be different in future years.
Read MoreThe dome is done!
Work on the large stained glass dome at the courthouse was completed Monday. The panels were lowered into place using the high tech tools of a 2 X 4 and zip ties.
Read MoreLast week wetter, warmer than normal
Rain prevented field work early in the week ending April 9, but by the weekend many Iowa producers were able to get into their fields, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 1.8 days suitable for fieldwork. Field work activities included anhydrous, fertilizer, and manure applications, and some CRP burning as part of mid-contract management. Where…
Read MoreCourthouse dome to be finished this week
The 7,600 pieces of stained glass that comprise the dome over the courthouse rotunda will be reassembled by the end of the day Monday. A crew from the Stained Glass Store in Des Moines did half the job Thursday. They’ll return Monday to finish.
Read MoreU.S. House candidate in Jeff Saturday
Dirk Deam, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House from the 4th Congressional district, the seat now held by Steve King (R), will be at the Uptown Café in Jefferson Saturday, April 8, from 4 to 6 pm. All are welcome at this meet-and-greet.
Read MoreGrow Greene County awards $1.4 million in grants
There were several “winners” when Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation held its gala grant awards night at the Greene Room Events Center at Wild Rose Jefferson Tuesday evening. More than $1.4 million in grants was awarded. Among the winners are all Greene County residents and everyone who passes through the county. The E 9-1-1 board was awarded $104,635 to upgrade…
Read MoreSupes get primer on public health
(Edited April 6 re: public health providing home services when not covered by insurance) The Greene County supervisors listened to what board chair John Muir referred to as “Public Health 101” at a special meeting March 29. Presenter was Heather Bombei, a regional community health consultant with the Iowa Department of Public Health. Greene County public health director Becky Wolf,…
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