The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission will be in Jefferson Thursday, May 29, for a site visit and a public forum regarding the application of Grow Greene County Gaming Corp and Wild Rose Entertainment for a gaming license. The five members of the IRGC will arrive in Jefferson at about 10 am. They’ll take a tour around town, see the…
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Yellow Brick Challenge comes to the Bell Tower Festival
Folks of all ages are invited build and show off an original LEGO® creation in the Yellow Brick Challenge, hosted by Greene Bean Coffee and co-sponsored by GreeneCountyNewsOnline as part of the Bell Tower Festival. Creations should incorporate the festival’s theme of “Iowa’s Emerald County: There’s no place like home,” and at least one yellow brick must be visible in…
Read MoreCorn ahead of state average; moisture levels slightly improved
Storms early last week slowed the progress of Iowa farmers, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). Statewide there were only 2.6 days suitable for field work, although farmers in west central Iowa had 3.7 work days. Additionally, average temperatures were several degrees below normal.
Read MoreJeff council increases water, sewer rates
The Jefferson city council at its May 13 meeting increased water and sewer rates 3 percent each. Revenue from the increased rates was factored into the 2014-15 budget approved by the city council in March. The rate increase will be effective July 1. The water rate change increases the minimum monthly bill for the first 1000 gallons (134 cubic feet) of…
Read MoreCounty budget amended with increase for jail inmate expenses
Higher than expected expenditures, particularly inmate expenses at the jail, are causing the county board of supervisors to amend the current year budget, adding $17,000 to total expenditures. County auditor Jane Heun explained the amended budget to the supervisors at their regular meeting Monday morning. Heun added $36,000 to the line item for public safety and legal services, increasing it…
Read MoreClassroom associates studying to keep their jobs
School wide Title I program provides flexibility in use of funds About two dozen classroom associates in the Greene County school district will spend time in the coming weeks and months sharpening their own reading, writing and math schools. The associates were notified last week they must meet the U.S. Department of Education’s definition of “highly qualified” to keep their…
Read MoreJefferson Matters: Main Street sponsoring downtown cleanup Saturday
Volunteers welcome Jefferson Matters: Main Street is sponsoring cleanup day in downtown Jefferson on Saturday, May 17, from 9 to 11 am. Volunteers are welcome. The downtown cleanup is spearheaded by the design committee of Jefferson Matters: Main Street. Committee members will be joined by the Jefferson Kiwanis Club and the Greene County Master Gardeners as they work to get…
Read MoreCounty supervisors put LOSST renewal on November ballot
The Greene County board of supervisors on Monday took the first step toward renewing the county’s 1-cent local options sales and services tax (LOSST). The board approved a motion directing commissioner of elections Billie Hoskins to include a question on the Nov. 4 general election ballot for the tax. The sunset date would be June 30, 2027.
Read MoreDing Dong, the run is done…
In Munchkin style, participants in the 10K, 5K and 1 mile fun runs the Saturday morning of the Bell Tower Festival may sing, “Ding, dong, the run is done! Which run’s done? The Ding Dong run!” The running event was inaugurated many years ago with a name that changed from year to year. It became the Ding Dong Dash when the Jefferson park…
Read MoreSample ballots posted for June 3 primary election
Sample ballots for the June 3 primary have been provided for publication by Greene County commissioner of elections Billie Hoskins. Click here for the public notice of election and the ballots: https://greenecountynewsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Sample-ballots-June-3-primary.pdf To vote in a primary election voters must declare a party affiliation (Democrat or Republican). May 23 is the last day to pre-register to vote.
Read MoreVascular Iowa Mobile services available in Greene County
In a continual effort to best serve the needs of the community, Greene County Medical Center is offering “Iowa Mobile” on Tuesdays and Fridays. Iowa Mobile provides onsite vascular ultrasound studies.
Read MoreReminder to Jefferson residents: Keep your grass mowed
Jefferson building and zoning officer Tom Heater on Tuesday issued the following reminder to residents: “With the recent welcome rains the city of Jefferson would like to remind residents to keep their grass mowed. “Ordinance Number 532 requires that grass, weeds or brush not grow to a height greater than 8 inches.
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