Township boards have set public hearings on their FY2024 budgets as follows: Washington Township, Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 9 am in the board room at the courthouse. Clerk Jean Borgeson Junction Township, Friday, Feb. 17, at 4:30 pm at 508 Herron St E, Grand Junction. Clerk Linda Hoffman Paton Township, Monday, Feb. 20, at 5 pm at 540 V Ave,…
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Supervisors vote to leave IWD consortium, approve raises for elected officials
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors has continued work on the FY2024 budget and discussion of ongoing issues. On Feb. 2, the board unanimously approved a resolution withdrawing Greene County from the Workforce Development Consortium established by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014. The board had previously discussed withdrawing. Board chair John…
Read MoreArrest in Grand Junction shooting
A suspect has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a shooting in Grand Junction Saturday, Feb. 4. Adam Eugene Coy, 31, of Grand Junction has been arrested and was booked into the Greene County jail at 10:38 am Sunday, Feb. 5. He is charged with attempted murder, willful injury causing serious injury, and domestic abuse.* Coy’s arrest was…
Read MorePossible shooting in Grand Junction
The Iowa Department of Criminal Investigations is assisting the Greene County sheriff’s office in investigating a possible shooting that may have occurred in Grand Junction Saturday night. The Greene County communication center received a 9-1-1 call Feb. 4 at 9:52 pm from the 1000 block of Main St East in Grand Junction. The caller reported they fell and hit their…
Read MoreAnnual BOOST Bash is April 1, tickets available now
Preparations are underway for the annual BOOST Bash. The BOOST committee is eagerly looking forward to the sixth event, to be held at Saturday, April 1, at the Greene County Fairgrounds. The doors of Clover Hall will open at 5 pm with dinner to begin at 6:30 pm. Tables (seating eight people) can be purchased, or single tickets are also…
Read MoreSupervisors okay participation in Jackson bridge project
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline At the Jan. 30 meeting of the Greene County board of supervisors, assistant county attorney Laura Snider presented an ordinance proposed by the city of Jefferson establishing a board of directors for the new animal shelter. Snider asked the supervisors to review the ordinance before the city council votes on it. Snider said the animal…
Read More‘Meet Your Legislators’ slated for Feb. 11 in Jefferson
The public is invited to “Meet Your Legislators” Saturday, Feb. 11, at 10 am at the Welcome Center, 201 E. Lincoln Way, Jefferson. The event is sponsored by the board of Thomas Jefferson Gardens of Greene County as a community service, as the importance of an informed electorate was a strongly held belief of former President Thomas Jefferson. State Senator…
Read MoreDeadline nearing for Bell Tower of Fame nominations
Although nominations for the annual Bell Tower of Fame award can be submitted anytime, Friday, Feb. 17, at 4 pm is the deadline for any nominations for the 2023 award. “The Bell Tower of Fame award was created as part of the original Bell Tower Festival and over the years we have recognized individuals from all parts of Greene County…
Read MoreGrCo Athletic Hall of Fame induction this Friday
New honorees will be inducted into the Greene County Athletics Hall of Fame Friday, Feb. 3, at 7 pm, between the girls and boys varsity basketball games against Nevada. New inductees include Bryce Paup, Scranton Class of 1992; Mark Lane, Jefferson Class of 1991; Allison Drewry, Jefferson-Scranton Class of 1994; Kelley Lane, J-S Class of 1998; and Doug Rieder, 1979-present,…
Read MoreGrCo HS vocalists plan several performances
The Greene County High School vocal music department has a full calendar for February and March. The high school will be a host site for the Iowa High School Music Association state jazz choir festival Monday, Feb. 6. The first group will perform at 5 pm, with Greene County scheduled for 7:40. Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for seniors…
Read MoreFunds available for property fix-ups in eastern Greene County
The 144 Corridor Housing Initiative is making a one-to-one match of up to $1,000 available for residents in the designated area to improve the exterior of their home, while making the communities of Rippey, Grand Junction, Dana and Paton more attractive. Funds are also available for clearing unsightly debris, or removal of dead or dying trees. Spurred by discussions for…
Read MoreDawson Twnshp slates budget hearing
The Dawson Township trustees will hold a public hearing on their FY24 budget Wednesday, Feb. 8, at 7 pm at the home of township clerk Becki Cunningham, 1696 130th St, Paton.
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