Committee prepares for 20th annual Relay event, shares good news on U.S. cancer survival rates The Relay for Life of Greene County, alongside the American Cancer Society, is marking World Cancer Day this Thursday, Feb. 4, with the good news of “20 in 20” and highlighting local ways to celebrate, remember, and fight back.
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Raises for county elected officials on supes’ agenda
The compensation board’s recommendation of 2.5 percent raises for elected officials is on the agenda for the Greene County board of supervisors Monday at 9 am. Board chair John Muir said at the compensation board’s meeting last month that he would support 2 percent raises for elected officials aside from the supervisors, and no raise for them.
Read MoreMorlan gives insider’s comments on Pizza Ranch fire
Efforts of firemen saved the block Veteran Greene County emergency management director Dennis Morlan offers the following information regarding Wednesday’s fire at the Jefferson Pizza Ranch. Jefferson Police officer Jason Kroeger was the first on the scene and he stated “that the smoke was so thick on Wilson Street, he was unable to see the front of the building.” Jefferson…
Read MorePizza Ranch gutted in fire
The Jefferson Pizza Ranch at 206 N. Wilson was severely damaged by a fire early Wednesday. The fire was reported by area residents at 12:16 am, according to Jefferson police chief Mark Clouse. The Jefferson fire department was assisted at the scene by the Churdan and Grand Junction departments. The Carroll fire department sent an aerial truck and crew, although that equipment…
Read MoreDowntown façade CDBG app moving forward…
… but fire department told to seek outside funding for essential equipment The Jefferson city council approved a resolution to apply for a Community Development Block Grant, with a $250,000 commitment of city funds for improving downtown storefronts, at its regular council meeting Tuesday night.
Read MoreDem, GOP committees tell caucus plans
The central committees of the Greene County Democrats and the Greene County Republicans have announced plans for the Iowa caucuses next Monday, Feb. 1. Every voting precinct in the state will hold caucuses Monday evening. Any registered voter who indicated a party preference with their registration can attend their party’s caucus. Persons can register to vote and indicate or change…
Read MoreSchool board okays early retirements, fills vacancy
The Greene County Schools board of education last week approved the applications of four employees for voluntary retirement at the end of the school year. Included are teacher Tony Beger, assistant business manager Colleen Guillman, elementary secretary Pam Thomsen and elementary custodian Beth DeMoss.
Read MoreSupervisors delay decision on CAFO pending closure plan
~by Jim Caufield, The Perry News Following a public hearing, the Greene County board of supervisors voted to table a CAFO expansion application Thursday morning (Jan. 21) because it lacked a closure plan. The hearing also gave the supervisors an opportunity to address more broadly the continual increase in the number of hog confinements in the county.
Read MoreGreene County Impact Award dates told
It’s time to start thinking of individuals or groups to nominate for this year’s Greene County Community Impact Award. This is the seventh year for the award which honors those who have volunteered their time and talents to Greene County through social, educational, or cultural activities as opposed to a business operation or work through an official position.
Read MoreTeeples defends city council on economic development efforts
Jefferson city council member Larry Teeples took Greene County Development Corporation executive director Ken Paxton to task at the council meeting for comments Paxton made publicly last month about economic development activity in the county. Teeples’ comments came after Paxton made his quarterly report to the council.
Read More‘Cruzin’ to Caucus’ in Jefferson Monday
Republican presidential candidate Sen Ted Cruz of Texas will be the last candidate to visit Jefferson before the caucuses next Monday evening. Cruz will make a “Cruzin’ to Caucus” campaign stop Monday at 1 pm at the Greene County Community Center in Jefferson*. Doors will open at 12:30 pm. There is no admission charge, but persons who plan to attend…
Read MoreGrand Junction Community Center will open next Saturday
The collaboration of dedicated volunteers and community-minded donors will be showcased next Saturday, Jan. 30, at an open house and ribbon cutting at the new Grand Junction Community Center, located on Main Street in the heart of Grand Junction. The open house, with refreshments, will be from 4 to 7 pm, with a short program and ribbon cutting at 5:30.
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