~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County supervisors asked hard questions when Jefferson city administrator Scott Peterson briefed them Jan. 8 on a proposed rental housing project. Peterson told the supervisors KCG Development of Cincinnati has purchased the land south of Ace Hardware, planning a $14 million project of two buildings totaling 40-50 two- and three- bedroom apartment units…
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Another winter storm warning in Iowa
All of Iowa is under a winter storm warning Thursday night through Friday. Highest accumulations of snow are expected over central Iowa, with 5-10 inches predicted through much of central Iowa. Snowfall will begin over western Iowa late Thursday afternoon and then spread to the east. According to the National Weather Service, the likelihood of impactful weather conditions at 6…
Read MoreGreene County Republicans, Democrats tell caucus plans
University of Miami students, faculty coming to see caucus process The political caucuses for the Democratic and Republican parties will be held in Greene County and across the state on Monday, Jan. 15, beginning at 7 pm. The Democrats will meet in one location, Jefferson city hall, located at 220 N. Chestnut St. The Republicans have six locations spread across…
Read MoreGreene County sheriff, deputies respond to shooting at Perry high school
Greene County sheriff Jack Williams reported that he and three Greene County deputies responded to Perry High School when the emergency call was placed last Thursday, Jan. 4. This was the first time the officers had put their Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) into practice. Grand Junction rescue was also paged to the scene. Williams shared his department…
Read MoreNote to families from Supt. Brett Abbotts about return to school
Sunday evening, Jan. 7 Dear Ram Family, As students are arriving back to school tomorrow morning, we understand and empathize with the fears and concerns that you may be having sending your child back to school. Our teams at each school have been planning for this arrival to ensure that our students are safe, secure, and supported after the tragedy…
Read MoreJeff Friends of the Library slate murder mystery party as fundraiser
A murder will take place at the Jefferson Municipal Golf Course and all are invited to help find who did it. The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library are hosting a “Murder with Friends” cocktail party Friday, Jan. 26, and Saturday, Jan. 27, at 7 pm, at the golf course clubhouse. Doors will open at 6:30. The fun and intrigue…
Read MoreCounty supervisors start new year on a good note
The Greene County supervisors got a bit of good news at their Jan. 2, the first meeting of the new year. After a closer look, courthouse custodian Tony Janssen determined the water on the basement floor the supervisors heard about last week hadn’t come up from a broken pipe, but from cracked return line on the boiler. Although the supervisors…
Read MoreMonthei to run for county sheriff
Shane Monthei today announced his intention to challenge incumbent county sheriff Jack Williams in the November 2024 general election. “Fellow Greene County residents, “My name is Shane Monthei and I am excited to share with you my intentions to run for Greene County sheriff in the upcoming election. “I was raised right here in Greene County, graduating from Jefferson-Scranton High…
Read MoreLocal Salvation Army drive just short of annual goal
Still accepting donations The Salvation Army service unit in Greene County announced that it has raised $6,719.80 towards its goal of $7,000 for the year. People can still donate to help reach that goal by dropping off a donation at Home State Bank in Jefferson anytime. Ninety percent of the money received in Greene County will be spent in Greene…
Read MoreNunn tells mobile office hours for Guthrie, Greene counties
U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) announced January mobile office hours across Iowa’s Third District to assist constituents who may not be able to travel to one of the Third District Congressional offices in Creston, Des Moines, and Ottumwa. At these mobile office hours, Iowans will be able to get help from their Congressional office with Social Security, Medicare, passports, visas,…
Read More2023 – The year in review
News highlights of 2023 ranged from a celebratory opening a new animal shelter to sometimes heated discussions at Jefferson city council meetings concerning a new housing development. A ribbon cutting was held Sept. 24 at the new animal shelter at 1700 Doreen Wilber Drive in Jefferson. Animals had been moved from the former shelter in January as the space was…
Read MoreSupervisors okay use of master matrix for another year, hear funding requests
Names committee to determine use of opioid settlement ~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline Greene County will receive approximately $72,000 as its share of $345 million Iowa will receive through settlements with pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors and pharmacies found liable for the opioid crisis. The funds will be disbursed over five years. At the board of supervisors’ Dec. 27 meeting, county attorney…
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