Third and final reading will be March 12 The second verse was nearly the same as the first when the Jefferson city council at its Feb. 27 meeting held the second reading of an ordinance to change the zoning of a parcel of land in the 400 block of W. Head St to allow KCG Properties to build 40-50 units…
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Scranton resident elected president of Iowa Board of Regents
Sherry Bates has been elected president of the Iowa Board of Regents, taking over from former president Mike Richards. The board elected Bates at its meeting Wednesday, with Richards nominating her for the role. She was named interim president after Richards stepped down from the role in January. Richards at that time announced his plans to resign from the board…
Read MoreAG Bird warns Iowans about tax, IRS scams
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced tips for avoiding tax or IRS scams during the 2024 tax filing season. Common tax scams include: Email Phishing Scams: Email messages claiming to be someone from the IRS, Treasury Department, or a tax preparer requesting personal or financial information. Phone/Imposter Scams: Calls or text messages threatening arrest, tax penalties, and even license cancellation or deportation…
Read MoreFraudulent postcard from ‘County Deed Records’ circulates again in Iowa
Greene County recorder Deb McDonald shares the following information: On Wednesday, February 28, 2024 the Winnebago County Recorder’s Office assisted a resident with questions regarding a confusing postcard they received, which was quickly identified as fraudulent and reported to local law enforcement. The postcard claimed to be from “County Deed Records/ Home Warranty Division” with false information about the recipient’s…
Read MoreBOOST 2024 – Tickets available now
Preparations are underway for the annual BOOST Bash. The BOOST committee is eagerly looking forward to the seventh event, to be held at the Greene County Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 6. The doors of the Clover Hall building will open at 5 pm, with dinner to begin at 6:30 pm. Tables (seating eight people) can be purchased, so gather friends…
Read MoreSupervisors discuss access to meetings via Zoom
Also discuss if receiving county funds requires an entity to hold open meetings ~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline At their meeting on Feb. 26, the Greene County board of supervisors discussed whether the public should continue to be given electronic access to public board meetings through the Zoom internet service. Electronic attendance at board meetings through Zoom began during the…
Read More‘Into the Woods’ on stage at GrCo HS this weekend
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County High School production of “Into the Woods” is set to take the stage this weekend, with Friday and Saturday performances at 7 pm, and a Sunday matinee at 2 pm in the Greene County High School Auditorium. “Into the Woods” follows a baker (played by Gavin Vander Linden) and his…
Read MoreOperation Meal Madness will package meals for distribution by Midwest Missions
Register now for March 27 event Home State Bank and Wild Rose Casino are combining their efforts to host “Operation Meal Madness” on Wednesday, March 27. They are looking for volunteers to assist with the event. This is the fifth annual event, but with changes to make it more locally based. A change in dates and organization has been made…
Read MoreCity councilwoman, nurse announces campaign for Iowa Senate District 24 seat
Ogden city councilwoman and long-time operating room nurse Margaret Liston on Monday announced her campaign for the Iowa Senate in Senate District 24, which includes all of Boone, Greene, and Guthrie Counties as well as the northwest portion of Dallas County. Senator Jesse Green currently represents Senate District 24. She released the following statement: “I decided to run for the…
Read MoreCattlemen raise $27k in auction of buckles, banners, trophies and more
The Greene County Cattlemen raised more than $27,000 Saturday night at their annual banquet held at Clover Hall in Jefferson. Hy-Vee catered the meal, serving steaks, other sides and desserts. President Justin Robbins opened the night thanking sponsors and naming 2023 scholarship recipients. They were Autumn Consier, Kaitlin Fields, Bailey Anderson, Emma Hoyle, Parker Fitzpatrick, McKinley Robbins, Grace Curtis and…
Read MoreCounty auditor, engineer, discuss March 5 rural-only special election
Next Tuesday, March 5, rural Greene County voters – those who do not live in an incorporated city in the county – are being asked to approve changing how the county’s share of revenue from the Local Option Sales and Service Tax (LOSST) is spent. Approving the change will not change rural taxpayers’ property tax bills, but it will allow…
Read MoreCritic’s Choice award to GrCo short film speech entry
Greene County seniors Nathan Ausberger, Jack Hansen, Gavin Vander Linden, Daniel Strawn and Bill Wright presented their production “Very Stellar” this past weekend at the IHSSA Large Group All State Speech Festival in the Short Film category. Their work was selected as the Critic’s Choice winner, which is the highest honor in each category. Click here to see their film.…
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