April 5, 2018 Dear Editor, The pace of change in agriculture is increasing. Technology for autonomous tractors and unmanned robots that can pluck weeds from field rows already exists. In coming decades, the grain stored in the cement silos in Churdan, Paton, Scranton, and Jefferson will undoubtedly be grown with the aid of more technology. With all the change coming…
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Nuclear option
~a column by Colleen O’Brien I was going to write a column about Easter with my family and all the stories and shorthand talk of familiar minds and histories that brought laughter and tears through the day. We prepped and cooked traditional dishes, arranged the flowers, set a pretty table, mashed and carved and sat down to toast one another’s…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Dick Finch
To the editor, Now that the most important school-college bond issue is passed, I think we should take a very, very hard look at any unnecessary expenditures in our financial position – Old Highway 30 beautification, $1 million dog park – and spend our time and resources on the next issue, and as important as school, housing.
Read MoreThe Behn Report
March 30, 2018 This week, we passed a bill regarding a new dynamic fee policy at state parks and recreational areas. Under the bill, Senate File 2389, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) can establish a new fee policy for camping, the use of rental facilities, and other privileges at state parks and recreational areas under the jurisdiction of the…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Chris Deal for Our Kids, Our Future
To the editor, In his recent letter to the editor, Paul Quam listed several points of concern with the school bond plan. We appreciate Mr. Quam’s willingness to bring these concerns forward, and we would like to address each of them to provide further clarification for voters:
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Our Kids, Our Future committee
To the editor: On behalf of all those involved in the Our Kids, Our Future: Greene County committee, we would like to thank the many people who helped us get the word out about this very important vote. We appreciate the coverage of our meetings, announcements, and letters to the editor from local media outlets.
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Paul Quam
To the editor, Following are some thoughts that are going through my mind as I contemplate my vote on the school bond issue. • Waukee just passed a $117,000,000, with an enrollment of approximately 10,000 students, or about $11,700 per student. We are looking at a $35,480,000 project with an enrollment of 1,000 students, or $35,480 per student, or a…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Chris Deal
To the editor, Growing up in Greene County, I was blessed to receive a top-notch, well-rounded education. A part of that experience was getting to attend a new elementary school when I started second grade. I don’t remember much about the old elementary school. I do, however, remember the computer labs at the new school and growing accustomed to that…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Tanner Lawton
To the Editor: As the bond vote gets closer and closer, I wanted to show my appreciation to everyone involved in such an exciting bond proposal. After being part of the previous bond, my family and I know how much time goes into getting information out and working towards an end goal. A lot of times people are busy learning…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Kristie Hurley
To the editor, We have lived in Jefferson for 38 years. Bob and I chose to raise our children here and we have retired and choose to reside in Jefferson. As a parent whose three children attended Greene County Schools from elementary to high school and now as a grandparent whose two grandchildren are now attending Greene County Middle School,…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Will and Kati (Lawton) Nailor
To the editor, Through our families in Greene County and online social media, Will and I have been staying up-to-date on the exciting opportunities surrounding the upcoming bond referendum back “home.” We have technically resided in Warren County for 15 years and have made a wonderful life here but we will always refer to Greene County as our home. Both…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Tyler and Jill Hankel
Hello, great people of Greene County. Our names are Jill and Tyler Hankel and we moved to Jefferson about one year ago. Tyler grew up in Jefferson and his mom, the late Kathy Hankel, owned and operated Catchlight Photography in Jefferson, taking many of your pictures and your children’s pictures through the years.
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