The county board of supervisors at their May 28 meeting held a public hearing on amendments to the current year (FY24) budget. No one spoke and no written comments were received. The board then, although it was not specifically listed on the agenda, adopted a resolution adopting the amendment. The budget amendment shows total revenues increasing more than $1 million,…
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Joe Shelly of Perry candidate for IA House of Representatives, District 47
Joe Shelly (D) of Perry announced his candidacy for Iowa House of Representatives, District 47, on Tuesday. District 47 includes all of Greene and Guthrie counties and a portion of Dallas County. Shelly is on the Perry city council and works to improve the conditions of the lives of all people in his district. “When the horrific Perry Public School…
Read MoreExtreme weather impacts Iowa crops, farmers
Severe weather including heavy rains, tornadoes, and derecho conditions limited Iowa farmers to 2.3 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending May 26, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Planting corn and soybeans, and cutting hay was limited. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 3 percent short, 71 percent adequate and 26 percent surplus. Ratings in…
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Auctioneer Dale Higgins to give Historical Society program ~by Denise Van for the Greene County Historical Society Veteran auctioneer Dale Higgins will sell the story of auctioneering through the ages, as well as tales from his 50-plus years in the business, at a Greene County Historical Society program on Friday, June 7, at the Grand Junction Community Center, 212 Main…
Read MoreStoryteller at St Patrick church June 9
The Churdan public library, along with the Greene County Librarians Association and the Greene County board of supervisors are pleased to welcome Darrin Crow, storyteller. Crow will perform Sunday, June 9, at 2 pm at St Patrick historic church, located at 449 E. Ave in Cedar Township. Darrin Crow is a storyteller from Cedar Rapids. Storytelling has been a part…
Read MoreHighway, bridge dedicated to local servicemen killed in Iraq
Dedication of the Lance Corporal Benjamin Carman Memorial Highway and the Captain Matthew Nielson Memorial Bridge kicked off the Memorial Day holiday Friday morning in Jefferson. About 75 people attended the “Remembering Our Fallen” program at the Iowa Department of Transportation maintenance facility, including the parents and families of both fallen soldiers. State Sen Jesse Green and State Representatives Phil…
Read MoreMemorial Day services, Monday, May 27
The American Legion and the Department of Defense request “This Memorial Day Americans pause to remember the brave men and women who have given their lives in defense of our nation, from the Revolutionary War to the worldwide war on terrorism.” Scranton Township Cemetery, 9:45 am – Memorial Day Services will be held on Monday at 9:45 am at…
Read MoreHomecoming service at Pleasant Hill Sunday
There will be a homecoming service at Pleasant Hill Memorial Sunday, May 26, at 4 pm. Guest speaker will be Jeff Lamoureux. The Jefferson First United Methodist Church choir and the Town and Country Band will provide musical selections, and the American Legion will conduct a salute to fallen heros. Refreshments will be served. Donations will be accepted. Pleasant Hill…
Read MoreSupes clarify policy for public comments at meetings
The Greene County supervisors made short work of their regular meeting May 20. There was only one item on the agenda. The board approved hiring Autumn Consier as a part-time dispatcher at a wage of $19/hour effective May 22. Her wage will increase to $20/hour after she earns certification. During the open forum, Mike Holden asked the supervisors to consider…
Read MoreScholarships available to GrCo graduates of 2023 and older
The Greene County School District Education Foundation will award 10 Floyd Duane Dunlop Scholarships and two additional anonymous donor “Iowa Nice” scholarships in the amount of $2,000 to Greene County School District graduates going into their second – fifth year of post-high school education in either a college or trade school program. Master’s programs are not included in this scholarship.…
Read MoreName that Tower Tune
Can you recognize songs? How about on the bells? Plan to play Name That Tower Tune during the Wednesday Tower Tunes Live concerts at the Mahanay Bell Tower. A Mahanay Maestro will play the four-octave carillon from 12:15 – 12:30 pm with songs of their choice. Each song will be played in its entirety, not just a few notes. There…
Read MoreTower Tunes Live concert Memorial Day
The Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower will be open daily from 10 am to 4 pm starting on Memorial Day weekend. On Memorial Day, a special Tower Tunes Live concert will be played by local Mahanay Maestro Shelly Berger from 12:15 to 12:30 pm. The public is invited to gather downtown to listen. The carillon will play patriotic music digitally throughout…
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