Greene County Community Schools teachers will all receive a salary increase of at least $2,000 for the 2025-26 school year. The Greene County Schools board ratified a negotiated agreement with the Greene County Education Association at a special meeting March 26. The salary increases for 33 of the district’s teachers are required by state law. Teachers who are currently at…
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Jeff council okays feasibility study of golf course land use
The Jefferson city council at its March 25 regular meeting approved paying $5,000 toward a $46,700 study of the feasibility of using the property on which the municipal golf course parking and clubhouse for a “higher end” housing development. The study will look at the city taking ownership or leasing the Greenewood Center and repurposing the lower level to use…
Read MoreSloan Septic source of sewage in stormwater ditch at Daubendiek Park
The source of the dark and murky water in a stormwater drainage ditch near the North Raccoon River in Jefferson has been identified. The DNR field office in Atlantic was notified March 26 of dark colored water observed in a stormwater ditch in Daubendiek Park on the southwest corner of Jefferson. The ditch drains into the North Raccoon River. DNR…
Read MoreContamination in Daubendiek Park drainage ditch
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a stormwater drainage ditch containing dark colored water near the North Raccoon River in Jefferson in Greene County. On March 26 at 7:50 pm the DNR Field Office in Atlantic was notified of dark colored water observed in a stormwater ditch in Daubendiek Park on the southwest side of Jefferson. The stormwater…
Read MoreCounty steps up objection to Summit carbon dioxide pipeline
The Greene County supervisors took another step in objecting to Summit Carbon Solutions’ proposed carbon dioxide pipeline across the county. At their March 24 meeting, the supervisors approved a resolution directing county attorney Thomas Laehn to file a petition to intervene on behalf of the county before the Iowa Utilities Commission regarding Docket Number HLP 2024-0004 – the 26.9 miles…
Read MoreFriends of the Library spring book sale April 10-12
The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library will kick off spring with the annual spring book sale. The sale opens Thursday, April 10, and runs through Saturday, April 12. With free admission and prices ranging from just 25¢ to $2, there’s no better time to stock up for summer reading. Plus, the Friends are now able to accept online payment…
Read MoreCommunity Players to present comedy “Sylvia” April 4 – 6
Following successful stage productions by Greene County High School and Greene County Middle School students, the Community Players of Greene County is next in line with the comedy “Sylvia” by A.R. Gurney. Described as “a smart, silly, sophisticated and occasionally salty comedy,” empty-nester Greg finds a dog, Sylvia, in the park and brings her home. His wife Kate is not…
Read MoreIA House minority leader Konfrst to hold public forum in Jefferson March 30
Iowa House minority leader Jennifer Konfrst will hold a public forum Sunday, March 30, from 6 to 7 pm at the Welcome Center at Thomas Jefferson Gardens in Jefferson. Konfrst will make opening remarks and then answer questions from those in attendance. Discussion will begin at 5:30, prior to Konfrst’s arrival, providing an opportunity for a “gathering of minds, with…
Read MoreSupervisors hire veterans affairs administrator, promote clerk to deputy recorder
Billie Johnson-Daves will be the Greene Country veterans affairs administrator and general assistance manager, filling the position vacated when Mike Bierl retired in January. She will begin work March. 31. Johnson-Daves will work part-time for a wage of $22.50 per hour until she completes federal training and a background check. Her wage will increase to $25 at that time. The…
Read MoreABC Award nominations due April 4
Jefferson Matters is seeking nominations for the 2025 ABC Award. The deadline for nominations to be submitted is Friday, April 4, by 4 pm. The award will be presented at the Community Appreciation Night on April 27. The ABC Award (Above and Beyond the Call) is presented annually to an individual or couple who through their personal involvement, their leadership…
Read MoreCommunity conversation on ‘parenthood of the state’ March 27
First Baptist Church of Jefferson will present the first in a series of hourlong community conversations entitled “Parens Patriae: The parenthood of the state” on Thursday, March 27, at 5 pm. Rev. Daniel Cunningham of First Baptist Church will moderate a discussion about the pros and cons of the intervention powers of the State within the home and in the…
Read MoreGround broken on new jail
Ground was broken March 17 on the new Greene County jail. Holding shovels were Greene County supervisors, sheriff Jack Williams and representatives of DCI Group. Sheriff deputies and staff looked on. DCI Group is serving as construction manager at risk. The company has assembled a roster of 17 contractors who will work on various components of the building. The group…
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