The affordable housing project proposed for the 400 block of W. Head St in Jefferson is much closer to being constructed. The Iowa Finance Authority announced July 3 that developer KCG has been approved to receive $1,281,139 in federal housing tax credits for the project, known as The Wheldon. KCG’s application calls for 50 units. A total of $10.6 million…
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Old-time radio returning to Spring Lake Park
The golden days of radio will return again next month when the Community Players of Greene County reprise “Gather ‘Round the Radio” at Spring Lake Park. Old-time radio shows will be performed Saturday, Aug. 24, at 5 pm at Spring Lake Park’s lakeside shelter house. Players’ director Josh Tuel is looking for actors, sound effects creators, and technical help. There…
Read MoreSupervisors take step on HVAC project, learn of change to compensation board process
The Greene County supervisors at their July 1 meeting approved an agreement with BBS Architects|Engineers for updated design services for the HVAC system at the courthouse. The additional cost is $52,568. The original planning cost was $134,850, but it was unknown as of Monday what the final total would be. The next step in the years-old HVAC project will be…
Read MoreHistory chats at the Greene County Fair
The Greene County Historical Society continues its tradition of “history chats” at the Greene County Fair on July 12 and 13. The public is invited to join the conversations. Local farmers Bill Frederick and James Holz will take about “Cover Crops: What’s old is new again,” Friday, July 12, at 1 pm. For decades, Iowa farmers used cover crops such…
Read MoreScranton Township trustees looking for help with cemetery data management project
In April of this year, the Scranton Township trustees received partial funding for a project that will have a large impact on the Scranton Township Cemetery. The trustees applied for a grant from the Greene County Community Foundation to purchase cemetery management software. This software will enable the Scranton township clerk to create and maintain more accurate, detailed records of…
Read MoreGet an ‘insider’s look’ at Greene County Medical Center
For the second time this summer up to 40 guests will experience a unique “insider’s tour” of a local business. On Thursday, July 25, Greene County Medical Center will host this after hours event from 5:30 to 7 pm. The “insiders tours” are organized by the Economic Vitality team of Jefferson Matters for local residents to learn about area businesses…
Read MoreWild weather week in Iowa
Much of Iowa received heavy rains which only allowed farmers 3.9 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 30, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities were limited due to rain and flooding throughout much of the State. Topsoil moisture condition statewide rated 1 percent very short, 7 percent short, 76 percent adequate and…
Read MorePublic meetings re: expanded pipeline plan may start in August
Proposed route includes Greene County ~by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch The company that recently gained approval from state regulators for its carbon dioxide pipeline system in Iowa wants to proceed with expansion requests for that system starting in late August. Summit Carbon Solutions has proposed new public informational meeting dates for 23 counties that would span about four weeks,…
Read MoreJeff council okays mass text messaging service
Approves new contract for city administrator, hires a new police officer, and gives the green light to councilman’s girlfriend’s pet chickens Jefferson city residents will be able to receive emergency notifications, city notices, and general community information on their cellular phones. The city council at its June 25 meeting approved an agreement with TextMyGov for mass texting services. Residents will…
Read MoreSculpture park may be added to animal shelter/ dog park
A sculpture donated for display at the Community Animal Shelter as a memorial to retired Greene County teacher Keith Vander Wilt, who died of glioblastoma two years ago, may be joined by other pet-themed sculptures. The Jefferson city council at its June 25 meeting agreed to approve future sculptures on a case-by-case basis. Donors would first need to have the…
Read MoreJeff council learns impact of allowing trailer parking in front yards
Last September about two dozen residents attended a Jefferson city council meeting at which the council discussed changing an ordinance so as to prohibit parking campers and boats in the front yard of a residence. The change had been suggested by the planning and zoning board. Council members delayed a decision, saying there wasn’t a level of urgency. Council members…
Read MoreSupervisors moving on project plan for courthouse HVAC
The Greene County supervisors plan to have on their July agenda a motion to proceed with hiring BBS Engineering to provide design plans for updating the HVAC at the courthouse. The next step in the much-needed project is to secure funding for it. Total project cost, which includes heating runs to replace the vintage radiators, cooling runs, work on the…
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