Pete Franks (center) and Matt Miller (left) of Franks Design Group of Glenwood were in Jefferson Dec. 9 doing a blight inventory of the building facades that will be included in an application for a Community Development Block Grant. Deb Kucerak (right), a member of the Jefferson Matters: Main Street board, talked with them as they worked.
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Nativity Festival raises $7,000 for Habitat for Humanity
The fourth annual Nativity Festival, held Sunday at the First United Methodist Church, drew good attendance and raised more than $5,000 for the Greene County affiliate of Heart of Iowa Habitat for Humanity. The total may top $7,500 with some donations yet to be received.
Read MoreRelocating offices at the courthouse considered
The offices of the Greene County magistrate and assessors may trade places after discussion by the county’s department heads. Both offices are on the first floor off the east assembly room in the courthouse, with the magistrate’s office and hearing room off the narrower hallway near the elevator, and the assessor immediately off the assembly room.
Read MoreTrio of revisions to eligibility policy on Greene County board agenda
The Greene County board of education will consider revisions to the activity eligibility/good conduct policy at its regular meeting Wednesday at 6:30 pm at the administrative building in Jefferson.
Read MoreBeta Tau Delta assists Toys for Tots
Beta Tau Delta, an organization that has provided support for Greene County youth for more than nine decades, has responded to Teresa Lansman’s appeal for assistance with the Greene County Toys for Tots program. Beta Tau Delta treasurer Anita Van Horn (left) presented a $400 contribution to Lansman of New Opportunities (right) to assist with providing toys and a merrier…
Read MoreCarson campaign in Jefferson Monday
The campaign bus of Dr Ben Carson, a Republican candidate for president will be in Jefferson Monday, Dec. 14, from 3:15 to 4:15 pm on the west side of the courthouse square. Carson will not be present, but staffers will be available to answer questions about the campaign and to distribute campaign materials. The public is invited to visit the…
Read MoreHelp! Santa needs help
Santa needs help this year… more than expected. Teresa Lansman of New Opportunities has put out a call for toys to complete this year’s Toys for Tots project. The Marine Corps Toys for Tots program provides the bulk of the toys each year. Lansman explained that last year she registered to receive toys for 270 children and received a trailer…
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity’s Nativity Festival is Sunday
Community concert line-up told The nativity scene has been celebrated through time using interpretive artistic figurines. These works, collectively called a nativity set, will again be the centerpiece attraction as the Nativity Festival returns to Greene County on Sunday, Dec. 13, at the First United Methodist Church in Jefferson.
Read MoreCouncil funds match for two grant applications
The Jefferson city council approved funds needed for two different grant applications at its regular meeting Dec. 8. After a public hearing at which no comments from the public were offered, the council approved matching funds of up to $15,000 for a Community Development Block Grant in the owner occupied rehabilitation program.
Read MoreChamber to host Santa, a free movie, and more
The Greene County Chamber of Commerce has special plans for the next two Saturdays. All are invited. Santa and Mrs Claus will be in their special Winter Wonderland Saturdays, Dec. 12 and Dec. 19, from 10 am to noon. Winter Wonderland is located at the Masonic lodge (formerly Figenshaw Furniture) on the west side of the square in Jefferson.
Read MoreRadon test kits may be available
There may once again be radon test kits available to county residents at no charge if a grant application being submitted by Greene County public health is funded. County environmental health director Chuck Wenthold spoke with the board of supervisors about the grant at the board’s Dec. 7 meeting. The grant would provide 50 test kits that would be available…
Read MoreCompensation board to meet next Monday
The Greene County compensation board will meet Monday, Dec. 14, at 8 am in the board room at the Greene County courthouse. Any salary increase for county elected officials begins with a recommendation from the compensation board to the county board of supervisors.
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