Announcement to be made March 13 Gov Terry Branstad and Lt Gov Kim Reynolds will be in Jefferson Thursday, March 13, to announce that Greene County/Jefferson has been selected as Iowa’s first Home Base Iowa community. Greene County Development Corporation executive director Ken Paxton told the Jefferson city council at its Feb. 11 meeting that he had received the notification…
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Jeff council OKs waiving permit fees for medical center project
The Jefferson city council at its Feb. 11 meeting approved waiving $56,475 in building permit fees for the $22.5 million expansion and renovation at Greene County Medical Center. “I know that’s a large sum for this council to consider, but I definitely feel that the money you’d be able to save us will go towards continuing to advance our project…
Read MoreCommunity Players of Greene County presents…
…”The Sound of Music” Nearly three months of rehearsals will culminate Friday night when the curtain opens on the Community Players of Greene County production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic “The Sound of Music.” Click on the link or click the advertisement to the right to see a 3-minute preview of the show, produced specially for GreeneCountyNewsOnline by Sebourn…
Read MoreTree committee invites potential new members
The Jefferson tree committee invites all interested persons to an informational luncheon meeting Friday, Feb. 21, at noon at the ISU Greene County Extension office. The committee has been in place for many years and is responsible for planting dozens of trees in Jefferson. The group’s regular meeting time is the third Friday of the month over the lunch hour.…
Read MoreDOT proposes replacing two bridges at Grand Junction
Informational meetings slated for Feb. 20 AMES – The Iowa Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting Thursday, Feb. 20, to discuss two proposed U.S. 30 bridge replacements in on the east side of Grand Junction; one over West Beaver Creek and the other over the Union Pacific railroad track/222nd Street. All interested persons are invited to attend this…
Read MoreK-9 Leo gets a good start at new job
A new employee is lucky when he can prove his worth to his new boss during his first week on the job. Leo, the newest employee of the Greene County sheriff’s office, had that sort of luck last week, just three days after starting work. The 2-year-old German shepherd and his handler, chief deputy Jack Williams, reported to work for…
Read MoreMedical center launches new website
Greene County Medical Center launched a new website on Monday, Feb. 10. A vibrant and interactive website has become an integral part of day-to-day operations for the medical center. Essential information about all services and clinics has always been a priority on the site, but more recent additions like online bill pay, Foundation donations and online job applications have made…
Read MoreTwo longtime co-stars lead in “The Sound of Music”
In the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic “The Sound of Music” Maria, who intends to be a nun, and Captain von Trapp, a crusty father of seven, find “chemistry” between them that leads marriage. When the Community Players of Greene County opens its production of the musical next week, there will also be chemistry on stage. The show brings together again…
Read MoreNew network to benefit older residents
Knowing how best to help older area residents is the goal of a new group, the Greene County Health Provider Network for the Elderly Population, or HPN. The group formed in October as a way to get to know each and what services each has available.
Read MoreFundraiser for Churdan library slated for Feb. 21*
There will be a soup and dessert supper Friday, Feb. 21, from 5 to 7 pm at the Churdan Bar and Grill. All proceeds will go to the Churdan Public Library “Expanding Our World” building fund for a 1,080-square foot addition and renovations to the existing library. The menu includes broccoli cheese, chicken noodle, chili, potato and vegetable beef soup…
Read MoreExtension tells upcoming commercial pesticide courses
Greene County Extension will be hosting several continuing instructional courses (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators throughout February and March. The training is required to be completed by the end of the year in order to maintain commercial certification with the State of Iowa.
Read MorePresidents’ Day closings told
All Greene County and Jefferson municipal offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 17, in observance of Presidents’ Day. Garbage will be picked up on the holiday schedule, with pick-up one day later than normal. The Jefferson Public Library will be closed. The Greene County Community Center will be open regular hours, 5 am to 9:30 pm. State offices will be…
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