A diverse group of Greene County residents has formed a committee to support Guy Richardson to run as an independent with no party affiliation in the general election for county supervisor from District 5.
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WC Iowa on short end of variable rainfall
Iowa experienced highly variable weather conditions ranging from almost no precipitation to heavy rain and isolated hail during the week ending June 26, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 5.6 days suitable for fieldwork. Activities for the week included cutting hay, herbicide and fungicide applications, and some hauling of grain. Heat and lack of moisture…
Read MoreCounty engineer talks about roads, domes and bells
County engineer Wade Weiss on Monday briefed the county supervisors on three projects, one of which is related to roads. The paving project on Trinity Ave and 125th St at the northeast corner of Paton is completed, he reported. Driveways and painting are complete and everyone has access.
Read MoreNotice: No driver’s licenses issued in Greene Co June 27-July 5
County treasurer Donna Lawson announces that the driver’s license station at the treasurer’s office will be closed Monday, June 27 through Tuesday, July 5. No driver’s licenses will be issued during that time. Also, the treasurer’s office will close at 4 pm Thursday, June 30, for the annual fiscal year-end cash count by the county supervisors.
Read MoreFour injured, no fatalities in head-on crash on Highway 30
Four persons, including a Scranton man, were injured in a head-on collision today on Highway 30 near the Raccoon River between Jefferson and Scranton, but there were no fatalities.
Read MoreNew security cameras for schools, but no buzzer system
Greene County school buildings will have updated security, but visitors will be able to enter without being “buzzed in” as discussed at previous board meetings. The board of education at its June 15 regular meeting approved spending $48,179 for hardware and software to upgrade security cameras installed in 2005 and in 2007.
Read MoreDelinquent tax sale manageable in size
The annual delinquent tax sale was completed without problems Monday morning. About 40 bidders crowded the board room at the courthouse to “purchase” a total of $59,250 in delinquent taxes on 124 parcels in the county.
Read MoreAmending urban renewal plan slated for public hearing
Guaranteeing future funding for restoration of Jefferson’s downtown district is the purpose of a public hearing slated for the Jefferson city council’s June 28 meeting. The public hearing on an amendment to the city’s urban renewal plan will begin at 5:30 pm.
Read MoreGJ volunteers back at fundraising, this time for pool repairs
The Grand Junction municipal pool is empty this summer and its long-term future depends on volunteer fundraising outside the city’s budget. The city council at its June 13 meeting detailed for about 15 residents in attendance the problems that prompted the decision not to open the pool. The council knew repair was needed, but guards were hired and the pool…
Read MoreSchool board discusses attendance, gaming funds
Also okays bus barn lease Changes to the attendance policy and the use of Grow Greene County funds were both discussed at the Greene County Schools board of education regular meeting June 15, but decisions weren’t made on either matter.
Read MoreChamber invites all to chip in on premium auction
The Greene County Chamber of Commerce invites area residents to join its effort to celebrate the success of Greene County 4-H and FFA members at the Greene County Fair. The Chamber’s food and ag committee, as it has in the past several years, will bid at the Livestock and Achievement Auction the last day of the fair, Monday, July 18.
Read MoreJefferson Telecom looking for cover photo
Jefferson Telecom has launched a directory photo contest for the 2016-2017 telephone directory front cover. The winner of the chosen photo will win $100 in Greene County Chamber Checks.
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