The Scranton community has a beautiful new library thanks to the generosity of a man who died more than 65 years ago. The grand opening celebration of the H.F. and Maude E. Marchant Memorial Library is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 27. The new facility is located at 1110 Main Street, just south of the former building. The library board extends…
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Jeff council approves more TIF for Cobblestone
The council had earlier this month approved $800,000 in tax increment financing for the project, agreeing to rebate a portion of the property tax to be paid on the hotel. (See posts from Sept. 3 and Aug. 27.) The council has now added carrying costs of between $200,000 and $300,000 to the incentive, taking the total above the $1 million…
Read MoreCounty plans to amend current budget
The county board of supervisors will hold a public hearing Monday, Oct. 6 at 9 am for the purpose of approving the current county budget. The amendment calls for a total of $350,369 added revenues and $523,998 added expenditures. The largest portion of the increased revenue shows funds that will pass through the county as state Economic Development Set-Aside (EDSA)…
Read MoreHistorical Society to host cemetery walk Oct. 5 in Jefferson
Also meeting in Paton Oct. 3 The Greene County Historical Society will have a “weekend doubleheader” of programs on Friday, Oct. 3, and Sunday, Oct. 5. The Friday program will be in Paton, beginning with a 12 noon lunch in the meeting room at the 209 Main restaurant. Then at 1 pm, just up the street, the free public program…
Read MoreGreene County school board organizes for 2014-15
The Greene County board of education organized for the 2014-15 school year at the board’s regular meeting Sept. 17. The board elected Ashley Johnston as board president and Teresa Hagen as vice president. Committee appointments were made as follows, with many board members filling the same spots as previous years: negotiations, Mark Peters, Johnston and Sam Harding; classified/administrative salaries, Susan…
Read MoreChild care topic at Sept. 30 open house
How can Greene County expand child care options? Many businesses are building and expanding in Greene County. This will create a need for more child care options to accommodate new employees. All interested persons are invited to an open house to learn more about child care in Greene County Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 5 to 7 pm at the ISU Greene County…
Read MoreWork on Scranton Manufacturing expansion behind but progressing
The men and machines from Pemble Digging, Drainage and Dirt Construction are busy moving materials at Scranton Manufacturing / New Way this week. Scranton Manufacturing broke ground in late June on a new 56,000 square foot addition to its existing Scranton facility. John Pemble and his employees have the contract for the dirt work. Pictured is Monte McAlister operating the bulldozer.
Read MoreMoney Talk series returns to Greene County
An ISU Extension and Outreach financial management course will begin in early October for individuals and couples interested in taking charge of their money. The Money Talk program, a 5-course series by Greene County Extension, will be held on Mondays beginning Oct. 6 and running through Nov. 3 at the Greene County Extension office meeting room. Sessions will be from…
Read MoreReminder: Property taxes are due Sept. 30
Greene County treasurer Donna Lawson reminds property owners that the first half of real estate and mobile home taxes are now due. A penalty of 1-1/2 percent per month ($1 minimum) becomes effective after TUESDAY, SEPT. 30.
Read MorePaton-Churdan board rejoins IASB, approves revised eligibility policy
Elizabeth “Libby” Towers of Churdan was appointed to the Paton-Churdan board of education at the board’s regular meeting Sept. 10. She fills a vacancy created by the resignation of Greg Carey. Carey was elected to a four-year term in 2013; Towers will serve the remaining three years of the term. In other organizational business, the board re-elected Steve Burrell as…
Read MoreFull speed ahead for Jefferson Hy-Vee store
Project superintendent names Feb. 24 for completion There has been a lot of activity at the site of the new Hy-Vee store on N. Wilson this week, but according to project superintendent Dave O’Neal, the work next week will be something people in Jefferson haven’t seen before. This week a crew from Jensen Builders of Fort Dodge has been working…
Read MoreRelay For Life closes books on ’14 Relay, $55K+ raised
Mark your calendars for the next Relay, April 25, 2015 The 2014 fundraising year for Relay For Life of Greene County ended Aug. 30 with more donations coming in over the summer months. Relay For Life chair Peg Raney released final totals for the 2014 Relay earlier this week. The grand total for Greene County’s efforts is $55,500.67. Last year’s…
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