The city of Dana, Greene County’s smallest incorporated city, will get assistance from the county in dealing with an abandoned property. The Greene County supervisors agreed in principle to help with the demolition of a house on the west edge of the town, although the board hasn’t decided what that help will be.
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City council okays $3.3 million in bond issues, amends current year budget
The Jefferson city council made short work Tuesday of a pair of public hearings on the sale of general obligation bonds totaling $3.3 million. Neither public hearing lasted more than a minute, with no public comments received prior to the meeting and no one present to comment. The council approved a resolution for a $3 million general obligation urban renewal…
Read MoreSchool to sell Rippey gym for $1
The Greene County board of education at its May 20 meeting approved the sale of the Rippey school property to the city of Rippey for $1. The sale includes the gymnasium, garage and adjoining property. The school will retain the sole rights to use the gym and garage for as long as the school desires, and all associated costs (utilities,…
Read MoreFarmers market opens Tuesday
The Greene County Farmers Market will begin the 2015 season on Tuesday, June 2. As in the past several years, the market will set up on the east side of the courthouse in Jefferson. Shoppers will be able to peruse the vendor stands promptly at 4 pm and continue until 6:30 pm.
Read MoreThomas Jefferson Gardens asks for tax abatement
Another Jefferson property will go off the property tax rolls when the county board of supervisors takes action on a request from the Thomas Jefferson Gardens board for an abatement of property taxes on the Gardens, located catty-corner southeast of the courthouse.
Read MoreChickens scratched from County Fair, State Fair
IDALS cancels live bird exhibitions in response to avian influenza outbreak DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship on May 21 announced an order to cancel all live bird exhibitions at county fairs, the Iowa State Fair, and other gatherings of birds due to avian influenza. The Department’s order begins immediately, is effective through the end…
Read MoreProbable case of avian influenza found in Webster County
Second neighboring county to Greene County; USDA updates on disposal, response DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is responding to two probable cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Adair and Webster counties. With the new announcements, Iowa now has 66 cases of the disease in the state. The Department has quarantined the premises…
Read MoreRain limits days of field work for farmers
Wet conditions continued in Iowa, delaying planting and allowing only 2.8 days suitable (2.5 days in west central Iowa) for fieldwork statewide during the week ending May 24, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Cattle producers had concerns about muddy feedlots while crop farmers experienced spraying delays. Farmers are evaluating the need to replant corn in low-lying areas.
Read MoreCity is given vintage commercial building
Plan is to repair the building and sell it The city of Jefferson now owns the commercial property at 205 N. Wilson, immediately north of Angie’s Tea Garden. The family of Bud Nelson, owner of the building, recently gave the city the building, along with $5,000 for needed repairs. Jefferson city administrator Mike Palmer said it is the goal of…
Read MoreGravestone of Civil War veteran to be dedicated
~by Valerie Ogren, Greene County Genealogical Society After the passing of 109 years, the gravestone of Isaac H. Ford will be dedicated Saturday, May 30, at 1 pm in the Junction Township Cemetery. The dedication will be performed by the honor guard unit known officially as Company “A”, 49th Regiment Iowa Veteran Volunteer Infantry, and called colloquially “The Governor’s Own…
Read MoreGreene County to help fund defense against DMWW lawsuit
Source of funds not yet decided The Greene County board of supervisors will provide funds for the legal defense of Buena Vista, Calhoun and Sac counties against a lawsuit filed by the Des Moines Water Works, but it has not been determined where the funds will come from. The supervisors on Monday unanimously approved a resolution calling for $5,000 a…
Read MoreMemorial Day observances slated around the county
Americans will pause to remember the brave men and women who have given their lives in defense of our nation, from the Revolutionary War to the worldwide war on terrorism on Memorial Day, May 25. Observances are scheduled around the county as follows: Jefferson: The Floyd Brown American Legion post and David M. Mosher VFW post will conduct a brief…
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