~by Chuck Offenburger for Greene County Development Corporation The Greene County Development Corporation’s volunteer-run fundraising campaign this fall in support of the new Multicultural Family Resource Center project has reached nearly 60 percent of its goal of $300,000, GCDC officials report this week. As of midday Sunday, there had been 27 pledges with commitments of a total of $155,950. Another…
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General assistance, use of LOSST funds discussed at supervisors’ meeting
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline County attorney Thomas Laehn and general assistance coordinator Michael Bierl presented a revised general assistance policy to the Greene County board of supervisors at the regular meeting on Nov. 20. Laehn explained the awarding of general assistance to poor and needy persons in Greene County is then considered a property right and the 14th amendment…
Read MoreFamily Feud returns to Jefferson Dec. 2
The Bell Tower Festival fundraising committee will host a Family Feud event Saturday, Dec. 2, at 6 pm at History Boy Theater. The event will feature teams of family, friends, and coworkers competing in a live game of Family Feud, complete with all the classic “Survey Says” questions and crazy antics that make the show so cherished by all. The…
Read MoreWinter Festival in Jefferson Dec. 1-2
Jefferson is gearing up for the fourth annual Winter Festival: Celebration of Trees at the Elks Lodge Friday, Dec. 1, from 4 to 7 pm, and Saturday, Dec. 2, from 10 am to 4 pm. The festivities will include uniquely decorated trees, treats and hot chocolate, tractor hay rides, kids’ activities, the famous I Spy game and prizes, and Santa…
Read MoreScranton council nixes chickens in town
Scranton residents who were considering raising chickens will have to move elsewhere after the city council unanimously denied the request to allow the fowl in town. The decision was announced during the council meeting on Nov. 14. The bulk of the meeting consisted of reports from the library, public works and Community Center. The library has gold discs and score…
Read MoreJefferson Wants You incentive grants to pair of Jefferson women
A pair of remote workers in Greene County have been awarded Jefferson Wants You Incentive grants for a one year membership at Gravitate Coworking in downtown Jefferson. Ashley Gress is a new resident to Jefferson with her husband Ashly Elliott. She works for tutor.com, so tutoring students online at a variety of hours in a quiet space with great internet…
Read MoreWest central Iowa is drier than state average
Another dry and warmer than normal week statewide led to 6.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending November 19, 2023, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork included harvesting corn, completing fall tillage, applying fall fertilizer, and hauling manure. Reports of tile work being done in fields were received this week. Topsoil moisture condition statewide rated…
Read MoreRams Against Cancer slated for Dec. 15
Order T-shirts by Nov. 27 Greene County Rams fans and the community will raise funds to beat cancer at Rams Against Cancer Friday, Dec. 15, as the Rams host West Marshall for basketball at Greene County High School. The evening will start with a steak sandwich tailgate grilled by the Greene County Cattlemen from 5:30 until the food is gone.…
Read MoreJeff council has quiet meeting, moves ahead on pickleball courts
The Jefferson city council, after having contention as recent meetings, had a relatively quiet meeting Nov. 14. The council moved forward on building two pickleball courts at Russell Park by awarding a contract with Bolton & Menk for engineering services at a cost of $37,000. The new courts will be north of the existing tennis courts. Park and recreation director…
Read MoreJail financing OK’d, but jail is still two years off
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors at the regular meeting Nov. 13 discussed recent voter approval for construction of a new jail. They estimated construction could start in early 2025 with an opening of the facility in spring, 2026. Supervisors John Muir, Dawn Rudolph, and sheriff Jack Williams reported they have met with representatives of…
Read MoreGrCo school board organizes following school election
Moves regular meeting date from third Wednesday to second Wednesday The Greene County Schools board of education met Monday, Nov. 13, holding both a regular and an organizational meeting. The board conducted routine business, approving the second reading of policies dealing with anti-bullying/ harassment investigation; parent and family engagement district-wide; personal use of student-owned laptop computers or mobile internet devices…
Read MoreFree holiday meal for veterans
All Greene County military veterans are invited to a holiday meal Thursday, Dec. 14, at the Elks lodge in Jefferson. A social hour will begin at 5 pm, followed by dinner catered by Lidderdale Country Store at 6 pm. Music and a short VA benefits briefing will follow the dinner. Veterans may be accompanied by one guest. There is no…
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