Adults who have no Spanish speaking skills, as well as those with beginner, intermediate or advanced knowledge are invited to enroll in a four-week session of Spanish lessons. Classes will be held Fridays, March 7-28, at Greene County Community Center. Instructor will be Sara Huddleston, director of the Multicultural Family Resource Center. There is a charge for the class. According…
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Land ownership, property rights topic of discussion Saturday, March 1
Land ownership and property rights granted by the U.S. Constitution will be the topic of discussions this Saturday, March 1, in Jefferson. The morning will begin with a public forum on Summit Carbon Solution’s proposed carbon capture pipeline and property rights at 8:30 am at the Greene County Historical Museum at 219 E. Lincoln Way in Jefferson. Greene County attorney…
Read MoreSupervisors hear about work of Boone/Greene County Probation
The Greene County supervisors were updated on the activities of Boone/Greene County Probation when they received a request for a new service agreement at their Feb. 18 meeting. Diane Hinderaker reported B/G County Probation is currently serving 87 Greene County clients. The total for 2024 was 95, with most of those involving charges of operating while intoxicated, drug offenses, domestic…
Read MoreJefferson Telecom, Aureon support RRVT economic impact study
The Raccoon River Valley Trail (RRVT), a vital asset for Greene County and the Jefferson community, received a financial boost thanks to a combined $9,000 grant. This funding includes a $5,000 contribution from Jefferson Telecom, matched by a $4,000 Ripple Effect grant from Aureon. The Raccoon River Valley Trail, a 72-mile loop within 89 miles of paved trail, attracts more…
Read MoreRotary Club opens grant cycle for auction proceeds
The Rotary Club of Jefferson is now accepting applications for grants from the proceeds of its 26th annual charity auction. This year the club will give priority in its grants on three of Rotary International’s areas of focus: the health of women and children; peace and conflict resolution; and literacy. Non-profit organizations or entities whose programs or projects benefit others…
Read MoreJeff Telecom donates to ARC food pantry
Jefferson Telecom is pleased to donate $500 to the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center (ARC) food pantry, reinforcing its commitment to supporting families in need in our community. As part of a holiday giving initiative, Jefferson Telecom pledged to contribute to the ARC food pantry for every Internet upgrade made before Dec. 31. Jefferson Telecom stepped in to make…
Read MoreRetired ISP trooper Bob Hurley to speak at GJ library about his memoir
Robert Hurley will be at the Grand Junction public library Monday, Feb. 24, at 7 pm to discuss his book, 10-31 Crime in Progress. Hurley, a Jefferson resident of 44 years, is a retired Iowa State Trooper. A Dubuque native, he served in the Air Force in Japan as a security police officer. Returning to the United States, he earned…
Read MoreTownships slate public hearings
Townships have slated public hearings on their 2025-26 budgets as follows: Jackson Township – Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 9 am at the courthouse board room. Clerk Tom Lawton Dawson Township – Monday, Feb. 17, at 7 pm at 1696 130th St, Paton. Clerk Becki Cunningham
Read MoreGrCo school board plans summer projects, sees draft of 2025-26 calendar
On a day schools were closed due to wintry weather the Greene County Schools board of education approved almost $500,000 in summer projects. Two of the five board members attended the meeting via livestream to avoid snow and bitter cold. The board at its Feb. 12 regular meeting approved having the dirt work done for two practice fields at the…
Read MoreJeff council sets pair of public hearings
One on FY26 budget, one to issue $2M in bonds The Jefferson city council set a pair of public hearings at its Feb. 11 regular meeting. A hearing to levy the maximum property tax is slated for Tuesday, April 1, at 5:30 pm. That will be a special meeting for the council City administrator Scott Peterson reported to the council…
Read MorePAWSome Pastry Academy Feb. 22 in Jefferson
Dog lovers and bakers are invited to the PAWSome Pastry Academy Saturday, Feb. 22, from 2 to 4 pm in the culinary kitchen at the Greene County Career Academy in Jefferson. Attendees will learn to bake and decorate dog treats for their favorite canines. All necessary ingredients and baking tools will be provided, along with step-by-step instruction from an experienced…
Read MoreSupervisors decide ‘yes’ on jail project, take next step on HVAC project
The Greene County supervisors at their Feb. 13 meeting approved bids for the new jail and moving forward with the new HVAC system at the courthouse. Both projects have been discussed at length over the last several weeks. County treasurer Katlynn Mechaelsen provided cash flow projections, including interest revenue from funds now being held for them and cash on hand.…
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