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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Ten area children ‘Shop With a Cop’
Some holiday service projects are fun for all involved, and the inaugural Shop With a Cop project in Greene County seems to be one of them. All members of the Greene County Peace Officers Association who weren’t working Saturday morning were “off shopping,” but their lists weren’t their own. Wearing their uniforms and driving their patrol cars, they were shopping…
Read MoreSchools receive their own report cards last week
Just as students receive report cards, Iowa school districts now receive annual report cards from the Iowa Department of Education. Tim Christensen reported to the board of education the “grades” on the Greene County Schools’ first report cards, which were released just that day.
Read MoreMembers approve merger of Farmers and West Central cooperatives
‘Merger of equals’ approved by super majority in dual membership vote AMES, Dec. 18, 2015 – The members of Farmers Cooperative Company (FC) of Ames and West Central® Cooperative of Ralston have both approved the merger of their cooperatives effective April 1, 2016.
Read MoreLast group of winners told in Chamber’s Give-Away
The Greene County Chamber of Commerce’s “Hometown Holidays” Christmas Certificate Give-Away wrapped up with a final drawing held Monday, Dec. 21. Winners in the fourth week of the drawings were Jill Johnson, who registered at Homestead Coffee and Bakery; Michelle Fields, who registered at Peony Chinese Restaurant; and LeAnne Kinney, who registered at Ben Franklin. They received $50 in Christmas…
Read MoreGreene County board okays revisions to good conduct policy
Administration has discretion in cases of serious violations The Greene County board of education, after listening to an hour long financial presentation by a Piper Jaffray investment banker, spent 15 minutes on discussion before approving the first reading of a revised activity eligibility/good conduct policy. About 50 students and parents attended the meeting. None of them spoke during the open…
Read MoreReminder: Deadline nearing for ABC Award nominations
The Greene County Chamber reminds area residents that the deadline for nominations for this year’s Above and Beyond the Call (ABC) Award is Monday, Jan. 4. The award will be presented at the Chamber’s annual meeting Monday, Jan. 18. The ABC Award (Above and Beyond the Call) Award is presented annually to an individual or couple who through personal involvement, leadership qualities…
Read MoreRaccoon River high but not flooded
The heavy rainfall last weekend broke a record for December rainfall in Jefferson, according to volunteer weather observer John Beltz.
Read MoreApplications now available for grants from Jefferson Rotary Club
The Rotary Club of Jefferson is now accepting applications for grants from the proceeds of its 2015 charity auction. For the past 16 years, the club has directed proceeds from its annual charity auction to worthy non-profit organizations and projects throughout Greene County. More than $330,000 has been aimed at helping schools, libraries, community organizations and other entities make improvements…
Read MoreCompensation board suggests 2.5 percent salary increases
The Greene County compensation board met for 11 minutes Monday morning to formulate its recommendation that county elected officials receive 2.5 percent raises. Mary Jane Fields chaired the meeting. She asked for comments from the elected officials and then fellow board members.
Read MoreChamber plans annual meeting
“Iowa Nice Guy” Scott Siepker as speaker; ABC Award presentation Scott Siepker, the “Iowa Nice Guy,” will entertain at the Greene County Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting Jan. 18. “We’re really excited to have Scott Siepker coming to Greene County,” said Angie Pedersen, tourism and events coordinator for the Chamber. “He’s cool and he’s funny, and anyone who can get…
Read MoreGCDC’s Paxton: ‘We’ve got some serious problems in the county’
When Ken Paxton, executive director of Greene County Development Corporation, gives his quarterly update to the county board of supervisors, he’s usually very upbeat. But Monday, as he, Rick Morain and Sid Jones presented their annual budget request Monday morning, his rhythms were different. “We’ve got some serious problems in the county,” he said. “I think the past six months…
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