The Greene County compensation board is recommending a 3 percent raise for county elected officials for the next fiscal year. The board met Thursday and made its decision after hearing from the elected officials. The meeting took less than 15 minutes.
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County uses two-truck method in dealing with ice
The county secondary roads department used a new strategy dealing with icy roads Monday – a “V-pick” mounted on a maintainer- an “amazing system,” according to county engineer Wade Weiss.
Read MoreTrump inauguration on the big screen
The Sierra Community Theatre will show the inauguration of Donald Trump on the big screen. There is no admission charge; concessions will be available. Doors will open at 10 am, with the inauguration at 11.
Read MoreP-C moving forward with facility study
The Paton-Churdan board of education is moving forward with a facility assessment study. At its Jan. 12 regular meeting the board approved hiring StruXture Architects of Waterloo to do a facility study at a cost of $5,500 plus mileage.
Read More‘Love and Limits’ topic of free parenting workshop
Parents and caregivers are invited to a free workshop Monday, Jan. 30, to explore ways to manage common behavior problems in a loving yet firm way. Childcare and transportation will be available.
Read MorePlans told for county park improvements
A basketball court and a larger concession stand at Spring Lake park are planned for the coming summer, along with electrical upgrades at Squirrel Hollow Park and Hyde Park, according to county conservation director Dan Towers.
Read MoreGrievance procedure, accountability topics at school board Q & A
(Second paragraph edited Jan. 17, 3 pm) The Greene County Schools board of education will consider at its regular meeting Wednesday approving a new form that is intended to be a tool to clarify and document complaints and grievances against staff.
Read MoreHistorical Society program postponed
Threatening winter weather forecasted for the afternoon of Sunday, Jan. 15, has persuaded the board of directors of the Greene County Historical Society to re-schedule its program featuring journalist David Yepsen one week later, on Sunday, Jan. 22.
Read MoreChurches in Grand Junction, Churdan listed for change in status
Cluster expanded to include Boone County churches Greene County Catholics didn’t get the news they were hoping for when the Sioux City Diocese on Thursday published the final draft of its Ministry 2025 plan. Not only is St Brigid Church in Grand Junction being moved to oratory status, but St Columbkille Church in Churdan will also become an oratory*. St…
Read MoreJeff council, supes set meeting to discuss animal shelter
(Edited with change of tentative date) The journey toward a new countywide animal shelter moved forward at Tuesday’s Jefferson city council meeting as the council tentatively set a date for a joint meeting with the Greene County supervisors to discuss issues of ownership and operation of the proposed shelter.
Read MoreJohnston resigns from Greene Co school board
(Expanded Wednesday morning) Ashley Johnston, the last Greene County board of education member who formerly served on the East Greene board, has resigned. She was first elected to the East Greene board in 2011 and was appointed by that board to serve on the Greene County school board when it was formed by the reorganization of the East Greene and…
Read MoreCompensation board to meet Thursday
The Greene County compensation board will meet Thursday, Jan. 12, at 8 am in the board room at the Greene County courthouse. Any salary increase for county elected officials begins with a recommendation from the compensation board to the county board of supervisors.
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