Republican presidential candidate retired neurosurgeon Dr Ben Carson will be in Jefferson Monday, Jan. 11, at Abundant Life Ministries, 1308 W. Lincoln Way, in Jefferson. Doors will open at 10:30 am, with Dr Carson scheduled to speak from 11:45 to 1 pm. He will be accompanied by author, speaker and pastor John C. Maxwell.
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Grand Junction Community Center nears completion
Open house slated for Jan. 29 The Grand Junction Community Center is almost complete. After a long and arduous fundraising campaign, the bulk of the money has been raised. A completion date of Jan. 28 is still a reality with an open house scheduled Saturday, Jan. 30, from 4 to 7 pm.
Read MoreFarmland values fall for second consecutive year
Iowa Land Value Survey shows decrease of $310 per acre; still more than twice the value of 10 years ago ~by Wendong Zhang, Iowa State University Extension & Outreach economist AMES, Iowa – Average Iowa farmland value is now estimated to be $7,633 per acre — having dropped in value for the second consecutive year. Per acre value declined $310,…
Read MorePair of campaign visits next week
Representatives of two presidential campaigns have announced plans to be in Greene County next week. Janet Huckabee, wife of Gov Mike Huckabee (R) of Arkansas, will have a “meet and greet” Tuesday, Jan. 5, at 10 am at Greene Bean Coffee in Jefferson. Bruce Koeppl, senior advisor to Sen Bernie Sanders (D) of Vermont will be at the Jefferson public…
Read MoreRecapping 2015 and looking ahead
The energy and growth that was the hallmark of 2014 in Greene County continued in 2015, although by year end, some were beginning to question if the vigor was sustainable. The opening of Wild Rose Jefferson was the single biggest story of the year. A gala grand opening of the $40 million gaming resort and entertainment venue on Aug. 7…
Read MoreJeff council hires police chief as public works director
The Jefferson city council held a special meeting Thursday at noon to approve the hiring of police chief Dave Morlan as the city’s new public works director. According to city administrator Mike Palmer, a committee of six interviewed three candidates for the position. The special meeting was called because the next regular council meeting isn’t until Jan. 12 and the…
Read MorePlenty of snow and record-breaking precip in Jefferson
County residents had just dug out from the 5.8 inches of Christmas snow when another 4.8 inches fell Dec. 29. According to volunteer weather observer John Beltz, Jefferson received a total of 10.9 inches of snow from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Eve. Beltz said that 7.1 inches of snow is average for December. The snow, along with nearly 2…
Read MoreJeff council slates special meeting
The Jefferson city council will hold a special meeting Thursday, Dec. 31, at noon at city hall. Two items are on the agenda: considering approval to hire a public works director; and considering the appointment of a police chief. According to city administrator Mike Palmer, police chief Dave Morlan is taking another position within the city.
Read MoreO’Malley to speak in Jefferson Tuesday
Gov Martin O’Malley (D) of Maryland, candidate for president, will bring his New Leadership forum to Prairie Blue on the west side of the square in Jefferson Tuesday, Dec. 28. Doors will open at 5:30 pm. The New Leadership forums will focus on how Gov O’Malley would bring his vision to build on President Obama’s progress and address critical issues facing Iowa…
Read MoreFatal accident Saturday south of Scranton
A Des Moines woman was killed in a one vehicle accident that occurred Saturday, Dec. 26, on Highway 25 south of Scranton. According to a report from the Iowa State Patrol, the accident occurred at 6:47 pm just north of 280th St in Scranton Township. Ashley Andrews, 20, of Scranton was southbound driving a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. She drove onto the shoulder, and…
Read MoreMedicaid changes won’t impact care at medical center
Greene County Medical Center, like all Iowa medical facilities, continues to work through the recent decision to delay implementing the privatization of Iowa’s Medicaid program. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services delayed the starting date of the new managed care program, Iowa Health Link, until March 1, 2016.
Read MoreGreene Co school board okays retirement incentive, hears bond information
The Greene County board of education at its December meeting approved an early retirement incentive for 2016. A similar incentive last year brought about the retirement of seven veteran teachers and three associates with annual salaries totaling $437,019.
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