~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline At the regular meeting on Nov. 6, the Greene County board of supervisors heard an update on the controversial Kading Housing project from Scott Weber representing Greene County Development Corporation. Weber spoke about questions brought up by the public and the supervisors over recent weeks at various forums. GCDC has been in support of the…
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Voters say ‘yes’ to new jail
Greene County voters approved a $10 million bond issue for a new county jail in the city/school election Nov. 7. With all precincts counted, there were 1,412 votes (62.73 percent) in favor of the bond issue and 839 votes (37.37 percent) against. The bond issue needed approval by 60 percent plus one vote to pass. The measure received a simple…
Read MoreSloan, Wetrich elected to Jeff city council
Boyd, Riphagen win school board seats Chad Sloan and incumbent Matt Wetrich were the winners in a close race for seats on the Jefferson city council in the Nov. 7 city/school election. Unofficial results show Sloan with 596 votes and Wetrich with 594 votes. Susan K. Bose got 585 votes and Trevor Wishman received 428 votes. Two seats were up…
Read MoreElection results from around the county
Updated Nov. 8, 10 am Grand Junction voters didn’t know who was elected mayor in the Nov. 7 election until all write-in votes were tabulated. Dean Lyons, the only candidate on the ballot, received 45 votes, 27.44 percent of the votes cast. There were 119 write-in votes for mayor. After tabulating the write-ins, Jerry Herrick’s write-in campaign brought him 115…
Read MoreMany activities planned for Veterans Day
Mike Bierl, Greene County veterans affairs director, provides the following round-up of Veterans Day activities. Hy Vee breakfast at the Greene County Community Center Friday, Nov. 10, from 6 am to approximately 11 am. The Greene County High School video productions class will show a Veterans Appreciation video during the breakfast from 8:30 to approximately 9 am. Lunch at Bet…
Read MoreHarvest nearing completion for 2023
Colder than normal temperatures but dry weather led to 6.0 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Nov. 5, 2023, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork included harvesting corn and soybeans, completing fall tillage, applying fall fertilizer, baling stalks, and hauling manure. Topsoil moisture condition statewide rated 15 percent very short, 40 percent short, 44 percent…
Read MoreSen Tim Scott plans Meet & Greet in Jefferson
Sen Tim Scott of South Carolina, a candidate for the Republican nomination for President, will make a campaign stop in Jefferson Friday, Nov. 10, at 2 pm at Bett & Bev’s BBQ at 808 N. Vine St in Jefferson. A free ticket is needed to attend. Tickets are available at Eventbrite.com
Read MoreSpecial concert, special lighting for Mahanay Tower and Veterans Day
On Veteran’s Day, Saturday, Nov. 11, Mahanay Maestro Rick Morain will perform a special Veterans Day concert. The public is invited to listen to a patriotic carillon concert from 12:15 to 12:30 pm. “Rick’s playlist will certainly be amazing selections to honor our veterans,” said bell tower music coordinator Peg Raney. This year will also include the addition of patriotic…
Read MoreElection info from Secretary of State
Secretary of State Paul Pate provides the following information about the city-school election Tuesday. Polls are open Tuesday, Nov. 7 from 7 am to 8 pm. Absentee ballots must be received by the respective county auditor by Tuesday at 8 pm. Iowans looking for their polling location, Voter ID requirements or to track the status of their absentee ballot should…
Read MoreDeSantis in Jefferson Friday
Florida governor Ron DeSantis, who is running for the Republican nomination for president, will be in Jefferson for a Never Back Down Drop By Friday, Nov. 3. The event will be held at Bett & Bev’s Barbecue at 808 N. Vine St. Doors will open at 3:30 pm with the program at 4 pm. Persons who plan to attend should…
Read MoreOperation Green Light in Greene County
Greene County is joining the National Association of Counties, the National Association of County Veteran Service Officers, and the Iowa State Association of Counties (ISAC) in Operation Green Light to show support for veterans. The initiative aims to “shine a light” on issues and challenges veterans face, particularly as they transition to civilian live. The south façade of the Greene…
Read MoreCity/school elections Tuesday
Voters will go to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 7, to elect city council members, mayors and school board representatives. Also on the ballot is a bond issue for Greene County to build a new jail and renewal of the PPEL (Physical Plant and Equipment Levy) for the Greene County School District. The Voter Approved PPEL in the Greene County…
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