Race starts in Jefferson and finishes in Des Moines The second annual “Market to Market Relay/Iowa” on Saturday, May 10, has reached full capacity of 300 teams, meaning about 2,100 runners will be competing in the 75-mile race from the courthouse square in Jefferson to the Court Avenue district in downtown Des Moines. The route is the 56 miles of…
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Impact Award ceremony is this Sunday
Doug Hawn of rural Scranton will be presented with the Greene County Community Impact Award this Sunday, May 4, at 3 pm in the rotunda at the Greene County courthouse. A reception will follow the ceremony; the public is invited to attend. Hawn has served the Greene County Fair, the Greene County Medical Center, the law enforcement center and Bell Tower Festival for…
Read MoreSF 2118 signed into law in private ceremony
Senate File 2118 was signed into law by Gov Terry Branstad in a private bill signing last Friday, April 25, at the capitol. At the signing were Rep Chip Baltimore (R) of Boone, and Adrienne and Richard Smith of Jefferson. The legislation is due largely to years of effort by Adrienne Smith.
Read MoreIowa Assessment scores presented with stats of student growth
When Greene County Schools curriculum director Karen Sandberg presented the results of the 2014 Iowa Assessments to the Jefferson-Scranton and East Greene school boards at their April 16 meetings, she provided them two different ways to look at the data. She showed them test scores, and she showed them how many students are learning.
Read MoreRelay for Life draws community together to raise funds for ACS
Proceeds from the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Greene County, held Saturday at the Greene County Community Center in Jefferson, very nearly met the $52,000 mark. Relay chairperson Peg Raney reported Monday proceeds of $51,934.44. The books won’t close on this year’s Relay until August.
Read MoreFarm Bureau accepting entries for Bill Riley Talent Search
Local competition part of the Bell Tower Festival Area residents age 21 and younger who want to follow a yellow brick road to the Bill Riley Talent Search at the Iowa State Fair are invited to start their journey in Iowa’s “Emerald” County, because “There’s No Place Like Home.” Greene County Farm Bureau will once again sponsor a local qualifying…
Read MoreAbsentee ballots available for June 3 primary
Absentee ballots for the June 3 primary election are now available at the Greene County auditor’s office at the courthouse. Voters may vote an absentee ballot in person at the auditor’s office Monday through Friday between 8 am and 4:30 pm.
Read MoreInformational series for caregivers slated
Registration deadline is May 16 Powerful Tools for Caregivers, an educational course designed for individuals caring for an aging loved one, is being offered by Greene County Extension beginning in late May. Classes will be held Tuesdays from 5:30 to 8:30 pm, May 20 through June 24, at First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson. The series is open to the public. Dinner…
Read MoreBranstad appoints new district court judge
DES MOINES – Gov. Terry E. Branstad on April 25 appointed John J. Haney as district court judge in the Second Judicial District (2B). Haney, of Marshalltown, earned his law degree from the University of Iowa and is currently working in private practice and as magistrate in Marshall County. The 2B District includes Boone, Calhoun, Carroll, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Humboldt, Marshall, Pocahontas, Sac,…
Read MoreScranton city council notes
With the many improvements made to the Scranton Community Center in the past year, new rental rates were approved by the Scranton city council at its April 8 meeting. The former school lunchroom and gymnasium has been spruced up and given a face lift thanks to the donations of time and money from volunteers plus some grant funding. Two rate…
Read MoreMaster Conservationist program to start in June
Registration deadline is May 15 The Master Conservationist program, a series of 10 sessions for participants to learn more about contributing to environmental sustainability, is being offered jointly by Greene and Boone County Extension this year, set to begin in June. The series of outdoor and indoor meetings is intended for individuals to get hands-on experiences and share an interest in…
Read MoreTimmons, Lamberti talk about Greene County casino license
Soybeans will be planted at potential casino site Many Greene County eyes were on Council Bluffs last Thursday as the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission decided the fate of an application from promoters in Linn County for Cedar Crossing Casino in Cedar Rapids. With the IRGC’s denial of that license, the fate of the Grow Greene County/Wild Rose Casino application…
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