The Greene County supervisors at their March 18 meeting reviewed a draft of a new open meetings policy. County attorney Thomas Laehn prepared the policy in response to recent discussions of the board’s use of Zoom to provide public access to meetings. According to the policy purpose statement, the supervisors are “committed to both transparency and public participation in government.”…
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GrCo school board hears info about a bond issue against future PPEL revenue
Would fund solar energy projects for the three school buildings The Greene County Community Schools board of education heard detailed information about issuing private placement, general obligation capital loan notes at its March 13 regular meeting. The notes, possibly as much as $5,075,000, would fund installation of solar energy systems at the district’s three school buildings. Matt Gillaspie of Piper…
Read MoreJeff council okays final reading on rezoning for affordable housing project
The Jefferson city council at its March 12 meeting approved the third reading of an ordinance to rezone property just west of the Hwy 4 overpass from light industrial to RM-3, clearing the way for KCG Properties to construct 40-50 units of affordable housing in a project dubbed The Whelden. The rezoning has been contentious, with very vocal opposition speaking…
Read MoreCarbon pipeline, Zoom, GCDC discussed at supervisors meeting
Greene County zoning officer Chuck Wenthold briefed the supervisors at their March 11 meeting on Summit Carbon Solution’s plan to build 27 additional miles of carbon dioxide pipeline across the county. The company proposes a total of 340 miles in addition to 690 miles that are now awaiting permit approval from the Iowa Utilities Board. Summit is already in the…
Read MoreMarch 22 deadline for primary election ballot
The deadline for filing nomination papers for the June primary is near. All paperwork must be filed in the Greene County auditor’s office by Friday, March 22, at 5 pm. Offices on the ballot in June and current office holders are: Auditor — Billie Jo Hoskins Sheriff — Jack Williams Supervisor District 1 — Mick Burkett Supervisor District 4 —…
Read MoreFree occupational therapy exams at 21st Century Rehab during April
21st Century Rehab at Greene County Medical Center will offer free occupational therapy (OT) exams throughout the entire month of April. Tyler Ommen, the occupational therapist at the Jefferson location, said his title can be a little confusing. “Our focus is on functionality,” he explained. “We work with people on adapting or strengthening particular areas so they can perform daily activities…
Read MoreWatch for state-mandated mailing from county auditor re: property tax levies
A recent law change requires county auditors to mail a statement to county taxpayers on March 20 with state-specified information related to proposed local government budgets and proposed property tax rates. (Iowa Code 24.2A) The information is for taxes payable in September 2024 and March 2025. You should receive a statement if you expect to receive a property tax bill…
Read MoreGrCo Fine Arts Hall of Fame inductees announced
Greene County High School will induct seven persons into the Greene County Fine Arts Hall of Fame Monday, May 6. The Fine Arts Hall of Fame 2024 inductees include Penny (Johnson) Hogan, vocal music, Scranton class of 1976; Ryan Van Gilder, instrumental music, Jefferson-Scranton class of 2001; Dan Rasmussen, vocal music, J-S class of 2006; Michael Hoskins, speech, J-S class…
Read MoreSummit wants to add 340 pipeline miles in Iowa
Would add 27 miles in Greene County, 31 in Guthrie County by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital DispatchMarch 5, 2024 Summit Carbon Solutions plans to expand its carbon dioxide pipeline footprint in Iowa by about 50% — or about 340 miles — to connect to more ethanol plants, according to new regulatory filings. The company is awaiting approval from the Iowa…
Read MoreGCDC meeting practices questioned at county supervisors meetings
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline Open meetings at Greene County Development Corporation (GCDC) were the topic of public discussion at open forum during the Greene County board of supervisors meeting on Mar. 4. All supervisors were present except board chair John Muir. Bryan Helmus of Jefferson said he would support the Greene County supervisors if they were to require GCDC…
Read MoreOpioid settlement funds available for local projects
The Greene County opioid settlement funds allocation committee announced Monday that applications for Greene County Opioid Settlement funding are now available to organizations serving Greene County. Organizations may include but are not limited to schools, hospitals, medical and substance abuse providers, treatment centers, prevention organizations, etc. The committee is dedicated to awarding funding for projects that will have an impact…
Read MoreSt Patrick’s Day at the museum
The Greene County Historical Society will host a St. Patrick’s Day open house Saturday, March 16, from 9 am to noon at the museum, 219 E. Lincoln Way in Jefferson. The public is invited to enjoy hot cider, coffee and cookies, and there will be drawings for gift cards. Janice Harbaugh of Jefferson will play Irish tunes on the museum’s…
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