Jefferson Telecom is again hosting a free college men’s basketball tournament contest sponsored by local businesses. March Mania is free and easy to enter. Contestants need only to go to the website at: jefferson.pickitchallenge.com and fill out an online bracket. The contest is open to all residents of Greene County who are 18 or older.
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Greene County no longer sanctuary county
The Greene County sheriff’s office is now complying with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in reporting undocumented immigrants located in criminal and non-criminal encounters, including traffic stops.
Read MorePMG Research, McFarland Clinic in clinical research partnership
WINSTON-SALEM, NC & AMES – PMG Research, Inc. and McFarland Clinic announce finalization of an agreement that formalizes their clinical research partnership. Effective March 1, 2017, PMG Research assumes operation of the clinical research department at McFarland Clinic.
Read MoreCounty Dems plan off year caucus
Greene County Democrats will hold an off year caucus Thursday, March 9, at 7 pm at the Jefferson municipal building, 220 N. Chestnut St. Registration will begin at 6:30. All registered Democrats, persons with other party affiliations, and Independents are invited.
Read MoreReminder: School board Q & A this Wednesday
Members of the Greene County school board will hold an informal question and answer session Wednesday, March 8, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at the administrative building, 204 W. Madison St, in Jefferson. There will not be a quorum of board members present, but it is the public’s time to discuss items of concern and interest with the board members present.…
Read MoreIowa birth certificate exchange offered for some wallet-size cards
Greene County recorder Marcia Tasler can help anyone who needs to exchange their wallet-size birth certificate.
Read More‘Community 360’ seeks to entice Millennials to county
The proposed “next stage” in Greene County development was introduced by Greene County Development Corporation at a pair of meetings Feb. 23 and Feb. 28 at the Greene Room at Wild Rose Jefferson. “In the past few years Greene County has been humming, and we think we’ve reached the next stage in our development journey,” GCDC board member Rick Morain…
Read MoreCity sees increase in insurance costs
The city of Jefferson’s insurance premium could increase by as much as 18 percent, from $155,126 to $184,250, when the policy renews for the coming fiscal year.
Read MoreGJ council moving slowly to appoint mayor
The Grand Junction city council plans to wait until April to appoint someone to fill the position of mayor after the sudden resignation via text message by mayor Dave Kersey Feb. 19.
Read More‘Shrek the Musical’ this weekend at Greene County HS
Tickets for the Greene County High School production of “Shrek the Musical” are available now at the school office, Home State Bank, and Peoples Trust & Savings Bank in Jefferson. Show times are Friday, March 3, and Saturday, March 4, at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, March 5, at 2 pm at the school auditorium. Dinners in the high school cafeteria…
Read MoreFirst Java & Juice slated for Friday
Java & Juice in Jefferson is a way for the public to get acquainted with the various businesses and the employees in the Main Street district. The kick-off of this new project of Jefferson Matters: Main Street’s economic vitality committee is Friday, March 3, from 9:30 to 10 am at Unger Insurance.
Read MoreAbsentee voting for school election now open
Absentee voting for the Greene County Schools March 14 special election begins Monday, Feb. 27, at the county auditor’s office at the courthouse. The auditor’s office hours are 8 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. Voters may request a ballot to be sent to them by filling out an absentee ballot request form that is available through the office. Steve Fisher of…
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