… but not wine, as with the 1870 courthouse The rededication of the cornerstone at the Greene County courthouse Sunday will be a unique experience not likely to happen again this century. It will be similar in some ways to the first dedication ceremony May 15, 1916, but different in other ways. The ceremony will be held on the lawn…
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Supervisors talk about selling the armory, moving magistrate court
Like homeowners who plan to sell one home to “move up” to another, the Greene County supervisors are using the suggested sale of the former National Guard armory to the Greene County school district as an opportunity to prepare for future needs.
Read MoreJaskey leaves Advanced Women’s Care
Greene County Medical Center announces that, effective May 9, 2016, Dr David Jaskey has discontinued providing medical services at Advanced Women’s Care clinic. Jaskey served as the OB/GYN for Advanced Women’s Care for the past six years. Valerie Martin, certified nurse midwife (CNM) and advanced registered nurse practitioner (ARNP), will continue to provide women’s care. She will be supported by Carroll…
Read MoreHighway 144 may become a county road
Highway 144 from Grand Junction to the north county line may become a county road. County engineer Wade Weiss told the board of supervisors Monday that the Iowa Department of Transportation is interested in transferring jurisdiction for the 12 miles of roadway. Weiss said the road is “not in the greatest shape,” and that the DOT plans to do culvert…
Read MoreStudents get lesson in dangers of texting while driving
Outwardly many Greene County high school students approached Arrive Alive simulations at school Monday as a game, but the startling fact is that in a sample class, in 15 minutes’ time four pedestrians and a dog were killed.
Read MoreCity-owned golf course off to a good start for the season…
… but more investment is needed Good news often comes with a cost. After telling the Jefferson city council that “things are going good so far this year” at the Jefferson Community Golf Course, manager Micah Destival asked for approval of the purchase of a new well pump for the irrigation system there.
Read MoreArea farmers behind state average in planting
A dry week across much of Iowa allowed planting to progress for the week ending May 8, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 3.9 days suitable for fieldwork, up nearly two full days from last week. Dry and sunny weather aided crop emergence, when compared to last week.
Read MoreTwo killed in rollover crash on Highway 30 overpass in Grand Junction
(Edited May 8, 4 pm) Two men were killed in a one vehicle crash on the Highway 30 overpass in Grand Junction Saturday morning. The Iowa State Patrol has identified the victims as John Jacob Twombly, 36, of Des Moines and Alexander Joseph Sharer, 26, of Boone.
Read MoreMinnesmoka comes to Greene County
The pervasive smoke in the air this morning, Saturday, come from a thick smoke plume from a wild fire in northern Minnesota, according to the National Weather Service. The smoke advanced south during the morning and reduced visibility to 1 to 2 miles at times through at least 11 am. By noon, there was no longer a noticeable odor.
Read MoreFundraising campaign under way to complete carillon on bell tower
Goal is to have 4-octaves complete by October 50th anniversary celebration Grow Greene County in its inaugural grant awards kicked off a campaign to raise funds to complete a 4-octave carillon on the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower to mark the 50th anniversary of the construction of the tower. Bell Tower Community Foundation president Carole Custer said the $61,500 grant to…
Read MoreCourthouse cornerstone to be rededicated May 15
First cornerstone dedicated 100 years ago to the day ~by Chuck Offenburger for the Courthouse 100 committee Another of the events celebrating the centennial of the Greene County courthouse in Jefferson is set for Sunday, May 15, when the public is invited to a “cornerstone rededication” at 2 pm.
Read MorePalmer talks about animal shelter funding, veterans’ incentives with supervisors
Jefferson taxpayers may be relieved of bearing the brunt of funding for the animal shelter if a new 28E agreement can be reached between the city and Greene County. Jefferson city administrator Mike Palmer spoke to the county supervisors May 2 to suggest forming a committee to write a new agreement, one that would create a more equitable funding source.
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