The Greene County supervisors at their regular meeting May 30 passed a resolution affirming their support of the freedom of religion guaranteed by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. The action was a back-pedal from the May 22 meeting when Bell Tower Festival steering committee chair Phil Heisterkamp asked if a religious service could be held on the…
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Exemption available for homeowners age 65 and older
On May 4, Governor Kim Reynolds signed House File 718, establishing a homestead tax exemption for claimants 65 years of age or older. In addition to the homestead tax credit, eligible claimants who own the home they live in and are 65 years of age or older on or before Jan. 1 of the assessment year are now eligible for…
Read MoreDry conditions still prevail in west central Iowa
Very dry conditions and relatively warm weather meant Iowa farmers had 6.6 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending May 28, 2023, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Farmers were still planting some corn and soybeans. However, farmers took advantage of the dry warm weather to cut a lot of hay. Other field activities included spraying pesticides…
Read MoreHS principal Phillips resigns, awarded full year’s salary for next school year
The Greene County Schools board of education at a special meeting Tuesday morning voted to approve a resignation agreement with high school principal Brian Phillips. The vote followed a 17-minute closed session held under Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i), which allows elected boards to go into closed session “to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge…
Read MoreScholarships available to 2022 and earlier Greene County graduates
The Greene County School District Education Foundation will be awarding 10 Floyd Duane Dunlop Scholarships in the amount of $2,000. Scholarships will be granted to Greene County School District graduates going into their second – fifth year of post-high school education in either a college or trade school program. Master’s programs are not included in this scholarship. Through Dunlop’s generous…
Read MoreJeff council okays RAGBRAI ordinance, amended budget, and more
The Jefferson city council at its May 23 regular meeting approved an ordinance setting vendor fees, street closings and more for the July 25 RAGBRAI® pass through. The ordinance names Jefferson Matters: Main St as the agent for permitting and determination of vendor locations. Local (Greene County) commercial vendors will pay $200 for a single width booth; out-of-county commercial vendors…
Read MoreReunion Rendezvous has new location for this year’s Bell Tower Festival
The annual Bell Tower Festival will be held on June 9-10 in Jefferson, and this is a traditional time for class reunions to meet. The Greene County School Foundation welcomes all reunions and alumni back with their families. The Foundation sponsors the annual Reunion Rendezvous held right after the parade from 12:30 to 3 pm. The Reunion Rendezvous is a tradition…
Read MoreP-C, GrCo graduates Classes of 2023
Paton-Churdan High School held commencement Saturday, May 20, at the school in Churdan. Autumn Consier was valedictorian and Bailey Anderson was salutatorian of the class of 2023. Greene County High School held its commencement Sunday, May 21, at Linduska Field. Jesse Miller was valedictorian and Ashlynn Hinners was salutatorian. Both schools presented awards and scholarships at evening events last week.…
Read MoreMemorial Day observances around Greene County
~compiled by The Scranton Journal Services Monday, May 29 The American Legion and the Department of Defense request “This Memorial Day Americans pause to remember the brave men and women who have given their lives in defense of our nation, from the Revolutionary War to the worldwide war on terrorism.” Scranton Township Cemetery – Memorial Day Services will be held…
Read MorePleasant Hill Memorial plans music and ice cream Sunday afternoon
The observance of Memorial Day in Greene County will begin Sunday, May 28, at Pleasant Hill Memorial in Grant Township. The Pleasant Hill Memorial Committee, which oversees the maintenance and programming at historic Pleasant Hill Church, will host a Memorial Day Weekend homecoming event at 4 pm. Jed Magee of Jefferson will continue in the footsteps of the late Wallace…
Read MoreCourthouse grounds use, hogs, and bell tower lighting among topics for county supervisors
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County supervisors exercised their control of the courthouse grounds at their regular meeting May 22 when Bell Tower Festival steering committee chair Phil Heisterkamp requested use of the grounds for a pair of events. Heisterkamp told the board the Reunion Rendezvous will be held under the sun shades on Lincoln Way this year…
Read MoreYes, Jefferson had a cannon…
…but where was it? And was it ever fired? Mikki Schwarzkopf of Jefferson will provide the answers at a Greene County Historical Society meeting Friday, June 2, at 12:45 pm at the First Presbyterian Church at 208 W. State St in Jefferson. The free program, which is open to the public, follows a noon lunch. The story of the Civil…
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