Gets update on quiet zones and animal shelter The Jefferson city council approved a new five-year contract with members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), the union representing 17 non-salaried employees in the Jefferson police, street, sanitation, water, wastewater, and park/cemetery department. The contract has “minimal changes,” according to city administrator Mike Palmer. The contract…
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Greene Co board takes first step toward new bus barn, DCs activity shuttles
Greene County schools may build their own bus barn rather than help fund a new cattle barn at the Greene County Fairgrounds. The school board is not considering adding a bus barn to next September’s bond proposal, but will set aside $68,000 coming from Grow Greene County for the project.
Read MoreWork moving along on old Linda’s Fashions building
Asbestos was removed last week from the former Linda’s Fashions store, in the middle of the 100 block of E. Lincoln Way in Jefferson. That task is on the checklist of things to be done before the city of Jefferson sells the building for retail redevelopment. The work was done by Site Services of Algona, low bidder at $7,300. According to…
Read MoreMedical center signs MCO agreement with AmeriHealth Caritas
Greene County Medical Center has now finalized a contract with AmeriHealth Caritas, one of the three managed care organizations (MCOs) for Iowa’s Medicaid managed care program, scheduled to begin April 1, 2016. In early February, the medical center announced that it had signed a contract with United Healthcare. Negotiations continue with the third and final MCO, AmeriGroup.
Read MoreFire chief briefs council on air packs
The Jefferson fire department applied for grants to replace 10 air packs from both Grow Greene County and the Greene County Community Foundation, fire chief Randy Love told the Jefferson city council Tuesday night. The council at its Jan. 26 meeting approved a $10,000 match for the Grow Greene County grant from the $50,000 the city is already guaranteed to receive…
Read MoreBoard of Medicine puts sanctions on Carroll surgeon
Partner in practice that serves Greene County Medical Center Dr Josh A. Smith, DO, 48, of Carroll, a partner in Western Iowa Surgery, reached a settlement agreement Feb. 5 with the Iowa Board of Medicine, after claims that he “failed to provide appropriate surgical care.” Western Iowa Surgery has been the provider of general surgical services at Greene County Medical Center since…
Read MoreCounty taking next step on courthouse dome restoration
Greene County engineer Wade Weiss spoke Monday with the county board of supervisors about how best to proceed to meet competitive bidding requirements for work on the courthouse dome. The estimated cost for the work is $175,000. State law requires a competitive bid process for work more than $135,000.
Read MoreDeadline nearing for Relay for Life sponsorships
The 20th Relay for Life of Greene County is only two months away, and while teams are planning and holding fundraisers, Relay sponsorship co-chairs Craig and Deb Marquardt are wrapping up the sponsorship drive. Letters were sent in late January to previous Relay sponsors, with responses requested by Feb. 26.
Read MoreJeff council makes statement on hotel/motel tax use
Council not opposed to reviewing funding levels, still willing to work with Chamber to promote tourism This statement is being provided at the request of the Jefferson city council for the purpose of providing background information on its recently adopted policy regarding its proposed use of hotel and motel tax.
Read MoreWet construction season saves county $170K
Wet weather last summer delayed a paving project north of Paton but ultimately saved the county money on the project.
Read More‘Cash mob’ visits Jefferson business
More than 30 people gathered to form a “cash mob” in Jefferson last Saturday. The group called themselves “economic activists” as they drew the name of a local retailer out of the hat. Ben Franklin/Tech Zone was the destination for each person to spend at least $20 each.
Read MoreChamber walks away from Welcome Center project
Says city’s hotel/motel tax policy makes project not viable Greene County Chamber of Commerce president Omega Sang announced Monday that the Chamber board has determined that although they strongly believe a Welcome Center would provide many benefits to the community, the Chamber is unable at this time to proceed with the project. The decision was made after the Jefferson city…
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