~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors met Jan. 23 and 26 to continue discussion of previous issues including funding for emergency communications towers and equipment, 28E agreements with non-profits in the county, the proposed Courthouse Building and Grounds policy, and the county’s possible withdrawal from the Western Iowa Workforce consortium. On Jan. 23, the board…
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Jeff council hoping for housing development near HyVee
The Jefferson city council hopes a developer will build upscale housing on N. Wilson Ave southeast of HyVee. The council at its Jan. 24 meeting approved the purchase of an abandoned house at 105 E. Adams St at a cost of $25,000. Cost to raze the house will be $10-$12,000, not including any necessary asbestos abatement, city building/zoning officer Chad…
Read MoreSpecial elections slated for Grand Junction, P-C Schools
The Greene County auditor’s office is in charge of two upcoming special elections. Residents of Grand Junction will go to the polls Tuesday, Feb. 14, to elect a new city council member. There are three candidates to fill the vacancy: Terry Hoefle, Dennis Jacobs and Spencer Kirk. The Paton-Churdan Community School District is asking patrons to approve the revenue purpose…
Read MoreGrCo Schools ready to roll out GPS tracking for busses
Greene County CSD is launching a parent/guardian app called Stopfinder. It will allow parents and guardians to accurately track their children’s school bus in real-time. The easy-to-use app is secure so only authorized users will have access to school bus information. Stopfinder, created by the district’s routing software company, Transfinder, is free to parents and guardians. With this app parents can…
Read MorePublic health to repeat dementia prevention course
The first 10-week Unlocking Brain Fitness: Keys to Dementia Prevention course was launched by Greene County public health in early November with an outstanding response from area residents. Following this success, public health director Becky Wolf has planned the next 10-week course to begin Feb. 28. “This is a doctor-developed program utilizing scientific, evidence-based research to provide participants with the…
Read MoreSupes continue hearing budget requests
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors met on Jan. 19, continuing to hear budget requests for FY2024 and updates on current issues. County attorney Thomas Laehn reported the new community services program connected to Boone/Greene County Probation Services has its infrastructure in place. He reported a recent meeting with Judge McCarville, Diane Hinderaker, and Kelly…
Read MoreSchool board sees draft of 2023-24 calendar, discusses renewing voted PPEL
Greene County students will have a shortened school day once each week next school year if the school board approves the 2023-24 calendar as presented at the Jan. 18 regular meeting. Superintendent Brett Abbotts shared a draft calendar. The calendar includes two-hour early dismissal for students on Mondays to allow professional development time for teachers. According to Abbotts, feedback from…
Read MoreCounty gets favorable interest rate on bonds for communications tower
County and city projects have in the last two years cost more than expected due to increased construction costs, but finally, taxpayers are getting a break from an economic downswing. The Greene County supervisors at their Jan. 16 meeting authorized a purchase agreement for $3.3 million in bonds for a new communication tower and radio equipment for law enforcement and…
Read MoreSuicide prevention training slated
The Greene County Suicide Prevention Coalition will host a training, “Question. Persuade. Refer.”, Tuesday, Feb. 7, from 1 to 2:30 pm at the Greene County Extension office, 104 W. Washington St, Jefferson. All community members can play a role in identifying those who may be struggling with mental health challenges including thoughts of suicide. The QPR training with Anthony Santiago,…
Read MoreSierra Community Theatre hosting Classics Week with free movies, rye tasting
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Movie fans are in for a treat when the Sierra Theatre in Jefferson hosts Classics Week, a free event running Friday, Jan. 20, to Thursday, Jan. 26. All shows begin at 7 pm. The event kicks off on Friday and Saturday, with “North by Northwest,” a 1959 film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. It was well…
Read MoreApply now for Greene County Community Foundation grants
Take a look toward any corner of Greene County and you will see a project made possible by the Greene County Community Foundation (GCCF). Over the last 17 years, eager members of nonprofit organizations in Greene County have had ideas, hopes, dreams, and aspirations come to fruition with funding from GCCF. ‘We look forward to partnering with more Greene County…
Read MoreSupervisors continue budget work
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors met Jan. 9 and 12 as they continued to hear budget requests and updates for Fiscal Year ’24 (begins July 1, 2024). On Jan. 9, assistant county attorney Laura Snider reported a trial date has been set back which allows county attorney Thomas Laehn to resume work on a…
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