Special election is Dec. 6 (Editor’s note: The following press release is from Paul DeCoursey, director of public information at Iowa Central Community College) Voters in Iowa Central Community College’s service region will be asked to approve a $29.5 million bond issue on Tuesday, Dec. 6. Iowa Central has during the past year celebrated 50 years of providing service to…
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New equipment will aid first response to heart attack patients
Greene County heart attack patients will have an increased chance of a positive outcome with the addition of Lucas Device Systems to two Greene County Emergency Medical Services ambulances. The devices were purchased with funding from the Iowa Department of Public Health, with the funds contingent upon EMT and paramedic personnel receiving training on the device. That was accomplished Sept.…
Read MoreTemps and rainfall both above normal
Another week of rain and storms kept producers out of the fields much of the week ending Sept. 18, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were only 3.3 days suitable for fieldwork, but farmers in east central and southeast Iowa had over 5.0 days suitable. Activities for the week included chopping corn for silage, seed corn…
Read MoreAttn sidewalk superintendents: Wednesday is the day
(Editor’s note: Scroll down to see drone photos added to this post.) A large crane will be at the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower this Wednesday as the actual work of expanding the carillon begins. According to county engineer Wade Weiss, nine bells will be lowered from the top of the tower to the ground starting at about 9 am. Those…
Read MoreBond issue lacks super majority for approval
The $19.4 million bond proposal for new construction and improvements in the Greene County school district was approved by a majority of voters, but not the super majority required by law. With all precincts counted, unofficial results show 1,161 “yes” votes (53.09 percent), and 1,026 “no” votes (46.91 percent). By the Code of Iowa, 60 percent is needed to approve a bond issue.
Read MoreJeff council okays hotel/motel tax fund disbursements
The Jefferson city council at its Sept. 13 meeting approved disbursing $26,000 in hotel/motel tax funds. Six organizations applied for a total of $59,000. The largest grant, $8,850, will go to VFW Post 9599 for the Freedom Rock.
Read MoreBells to come down from the tower next week
If things go as planned, residents will see progress on the completion of the full carillon at the Mahanay bell tower next week. Verdin Company of Cincinnatti plans to have a large crane in Jefferson early next week. The five bells that now strike the Westminster chime will be lowered from the support structure and set on the deck (the top)…
Read MoreBarbecue at Thomas Jefferson Gardens Sunday
Fall Fest on the courthouse square in Jefferson this Sunday will wrap up with a barbecue at the Thomas Jefferson Gardens. Serving will be from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. The Greene County Cattlemen will grill hamburgers from the Jefferson Fareway store. The Jefferson Hy-Vee is donating cupcakes and Culligan donated bottled water. The Greene County High School Interact Club will assist at the…
Read More‘Meet and greet’ for Chamber director Hill
The Greene County Chamber of Commerce board invites all Chamber members and area residents to meet Roccie Hill at a “meet and greet” this Sunday, Sept. 18, from 4 to 5 pm at the Thomas Jefferson Gardens. The social event is part of the Fall Fest on the courthouse square. Hill began in her position as Chamber director Sept. 1.…
Read MoreDreyfus funds to replace LEC garage door
The county supervisors on Monday approved providing $3,499 from their discretionary Dreyfus funds to replace the garage door and opener at the law enforcement center. Chief deputy Jack Williams said the door is 25 years old and that he is replacing hinges on the door nearly weekly. The sheriff’s office had budgeted $9,100 for such projects this fiscal year (started…
Read MoreRotary auction set for Nov. 4; tickets available now
Members of the Jefferson Rotary Club have begun soliciting donors for a wide variety of items, travel packages, entertainment and sporting event tickets, dining delicacies, and other contributions for the club’s 18th annual dinner and charity auction, to be held Friday, Nov. 4, in the Greene Room Events Center at Wild Rose Casino and Resort in Jefferson. Cash donations are…
Read MoreApplications for 2017 Grow Greene County grants begin Oct. 1
Applications may be filed starting Oct. 1 for year 2017 competitive grants from Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation, the local non-profit that distributes funds from Wild Rose Casino and Resort in Jefferson. The grant application form is available on the Grow Greene website: growgreenecounty.org. The website also contains rules for grant eligibility and other requirements.
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