It wasn’t a circus but the entertainment was just about as varied when the Jefferson public library staff hosted the Iowa Performers’ Showcase at the Greene County Community Center last Friday. More than 50 librarians were treated to previews by 17 performers and presenters all hoping to secure “gigs” for special events and summer reading programs. Acts ranged from David…
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Greene County on easier end of widely varied rainfall
Although southeast Iowa had 6.4 days suitable for fieldwork, statewide there were just 3.6 days suitable for the week ending Sept. 25, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Above normal precipitation with localized heavy rains led to reports of fields with standing water. Activities for the week included chopping corn for silage, and some corn and soybean harvest.…
Read MoreJPD working to apprehend thief
The Jefferson police department is investigating a rash of thefts from parked vehicles that have occurred in recent months. According to chief of police Mark Clouse, most of the vehicles have been left unlocked with items in plain view. In some cases, purses, wallets, or spare change have been taken.
Read MorePublic meeting to discuss Lincoln Highway management plan
The Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway, Iowa’s longest scenic or historic byway, is hosting a public meeting on Monday, Sept, 26 at 6:30 pm at the Greene County Historical Society, 219 E Lincoln Way, Jefferson. At this meeting, the Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway will ask the attendees to review the conceptual plans for the corridor management plan, a long-term plan for…
Read MoreHomecoming royalty crowned
Chase Juergensen and Autumn Gannon were crowned homecoming king and queen at a coronation held in the Paton-Churdan gymnasium Friday morning. Michael Kennedy and Olivia Hansen were crowned as the Greene County king and queen at a coronation held on the courthouse steps in Jefferson.
Read MoreWhat’s next for the bell tower?
Scroll down for link to drone video After most bells were taken down from the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower Wednesday, a pair of Verdin Company employees stayed at the top to begin the job of enhancing the structure to provide hangers for additional bells. Consider the existing support structure as a “Y”, with bells hanging from each piece and where they intersect. The additional…
Read More‘An exciting, historic day’ for Jefferson’s bell tower
Wednesday was a day that was long coming and won’t be forgotten by the dozens of people who passed by the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower. Nine bells were taken down from the top of the bell tower where they’ve hung, without strikers, for 50 years. Those bells, and another 14 that were purchased since construction of the bell tower was…
Read MoreGreene Co school board seeks input on next step
The failed school bond proposal was a topic of conversation at the Greene County board of education’s open forum Sept. 14, the day following the election. Board members at the open forum were Mark Peters, David Ohrt and Mike Dennhardt. By design, a quorum of the board is not present, no action is taken, and there is no agenda. Instead,…
Read MoreCounty supes looking at water management authorities
~by Jim Caufield, The Perry News John Muir, chair of the Greene County board of supervisors, attended an organizational meeting for the North Raccoon River water management authority (WMA) in Lake City Sept. 8. He reported to the supervisors that he recommends Greene County’s participation.
Read MoreGCDC holds annual meeting
GCDC’s Paxton now wants to promote tourism Greene County Development Corporation is poised to add community development as an area of focus in the coming year, GCDC executive director Ken Paxton announced at the group’s annual meeting Sept. 14. About 40 persons attended the gathering at the Greene Room Event Center at Wild Rose Casino in Jefferson. GCDC board president…
Read MoreLaehn hired as ‘assistant to the county attorney’
The Greene County supervisors on Monday approved an employment contract for Thomas R. Laehn as assistant to the county attorney. Laehn will begin in the new position June 1, 2017. Laehn will graduate from the University of Iowa college of law next May. Because he will not be admitted to practice law until he passes the Iowa Bar examination in…
Read MoreScranton city officials seek support for grants for playground equipment
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Scranton city officials are working toward an updated playground at the site of the Scranton Community Center. The old equipment formerly used by the Jefferson-Scranton Schools is outdated and in need of replacement / repairs. Numerous grant applications have been filed in an effort to raise the estimated $78,133 needed to complete the project. The…
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