The Greene County Schools board of education has a full agenda for its regular meeting today, March 22. The meeting is a week later than usual due to spring break last week. The meeting will begin with a canvass of the March 14 special election and administering the oath of office to new board member Steve Fisher.
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New bus procedure starts Thursday for young students
The Greene County Schools are implementing a new bus procedure for all PK-3 students who ride buses to the perimeter stops in Grand Junction, Jefferson, Rippey and Scranton. According to superintendent Tim Christensen, the intention is to enhance the safety of the students.
Read MoreGJ Community Center net zero for energy with solar array
The Grand Junction Community Center met its goal of being a net zero energy building in its first year of operation. Bob Ausberger told the county supervisors on Monday that the building has 7,972 kilowatt hours (kWh) “in the bank” with the Grand Junction electric plant as of Feb. 22. He shared data provided to him by Tom Wind, who…
Read MorePublic meeting on closing Wilson RR crossing
On Tuesday, March 28, at 5:30 pm, the Jefferson city council will hold a public meeting at the Jefferson city hall to gather citizen input about the proposal to close the Wilson railroad crossing. Since the construction of the overpass the use of the Wilson crossing has become less. The possible closure would also contribute to reducing the noise from…
Read MoreHolden suspends candidacy
Mike Holden of rural Scranton has suspended his candidacy for county supervisor from District 3, the seat now held by Tom Contner. Holden learned the day after announcing his candidacy that although a portion of his farm property is in District 3, his home is not. Holden lives in District 2, which is now represented by Dawn Rudolph.
Read MoreEvents, entertainment told for Bell Tower Festival
Planning for the 37th annual Bell Tower Festival, June 9-11, is well under way, reports festival co-chairs Brandon Gustoff and Delaney Gibson. “The 2017 festival, themed ‘Back to the Festival,’ has something for everyone. With a bit of new entertainment and events, and some old favorites, this year’s festival is shaping up to be one of the best,” Gustoff said.
Read More2016 Ring Out for Art sculptures now for sale
The three Ring Out for Art sculptures that have been on display on the Bell Tower Festival Plaza in Jefferson since the 2016 Bell Tower Festival are now available for sale by direct contact with the artists. The Iowa sculptors will work with the buyer to move the sculpture to a new location as they’ll soon be replaced by new…
Read MoreCity to accept ownership of Pizza Ranch building
The Jefferson city council voted unanimously to accept the gift of 206 N. Wilson, the former Pizza Ranch, from owner Rob Schultz. The restaurant has been closed since it was severely damaged by a fire Jan. 27, 2016. Schultz was charged with arson two months later and entered an Alford plea to a reduced charge in December.
Read MoreGJ overpass construction likely to miss April 3 start date
County residents can look west to bridge work on a county road to see when work might begin on the Highway 30 overpass over the Union Pacific railroad tracks at Grand Junction. Godbersen-Smith Construction of Ida Grove has the contracts for replacing the Raccoon River bridge on County Road N-65 in Cedar Township. Work on that project began earlier this winter but…
Read MoreFisher wins Greene County school board seat
Greene County Schools voters in a special election today elected Steve Fisher of rural Grand Junction to serve on the board until the 2019 regular election. Fisher received 350 votes (64.7 percent) while Matt Wetrich of Jefferson received 190 votes (35.1 percent). There was one write-in vote. Fisher carried every precinct.
Read MoreCommunity Foundation grants awarded March 20
The Greene County Community Foundation will award 23 grants totaling $179,500 Monday, March 20, at the Fellowship Hall at the First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson. The presentations will begin at 7 pm. Representatives of all groups receiving grants have been asked to attend. The public is welcome.
Read MoreRelay for Life – A Game Changer
Fundraising goal is $50,000; new activities planned The 2017 Relay for Life of Greene County, with a theme “Relay for Life – A Game Changer,” will be branded with a colorful logo designed by AAI/Spalding graphic designer Jon Sigler. The logo was revealed Thursday at a lunch time rally in the courthouse rotunda.
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