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…
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Letter 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.
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Abby and Alex McConnell
To the Editor: Jefferson is where we grew up. We went to school here, were involved in the community, played sports, had our first jobs here and our families were here as well. We remember growing up in this town with not much to do and being ready to leave it when graduation rolled around. Shortly after college, though, we…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – David John
To the editor: Last November I wrote a letter to the editor in support of the proposed school bond issue on the topic “Opportunity Knocks! Do We Hear It?” Wow! It appears that we heard it loud and clear. There is no doubt that Greene County citizens recognize the critical importance of this opportunity for the future growth of our…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Bruce Banister
To the editor, Even though I think the career academy is a good idea I have some concerns. I see no reason for buying 80 acres of farmland. I think the proposed location is poor. Students will no longer be able to walk to school. There will be traffic and safety problems. Why not build at the present high school…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Jeffrey Melton
To the editor, I have seen so much of the “Our Kids, Our Future” that I had to say something. So forgive me for being long winded. But to those of you all out there that think a new school and a career academy will help to bring anything in, I’m sorry it won’t. The brainwashed youth of the town…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Laura Marshall
Letter to the editor, My name is Laura Marshall and my husband and I are lifelong residents of Greene County that farm near Paton. I graduated from East Greene in 2003. My picture used to hang on the wall with all of the other graduates of East Greene but has since come down with the closure of the Grand Junction…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Susan Sanders
To the editor: I am not a Greene County native, but after a move from NC five years ago, I have chosen to make Jefferson my home. I have a job that allows me to live anywhere in the state, but I chose Jefferson. I believe that this a community with an incredible opportunity to grow and become a vibrant…
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