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…
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GrCo 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.
Read MoreSupervisors adopt building and grounds policy
~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…
Read MoreJeff 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…
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