The Greene County Fair Association is kicking off its capital campaign to build a new swine barn with an ag dinner and auction next Tuesday, Sept. 9. Doors to Clover Hall open at 5 pm for a social hour. A barbecue dinner will be served at 6, followed by the auction of agricultural products at 7 pm. The fair board is…
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Construction class on hiatus, at least until November
After being discussed at every Greene County school board meeting since last March, the construction class at Greene County high school has been scuttled, at least for the first trimester. The decision was made last week, after school started with only two students enrolled in the class. According to school superintendent Tim Christensen, the class may be offered for the…
Read MoreMajor Gen Tim Orr to speak at Elks Heroes Dinner
Reservations requested by Sept. 8 Jefferson Elks Lodge #2306 has set Thursday, Sept. 11, for its third annual Greene County Heroes Dinner. The evening will honor all Greene County veterans, guard and reserve personnel, firefighters, law enforcement personnel, EMTs and paramedics. The evening will begin at 6 pm with a social time. The free meal, prepared and served by Does…
Read MoreGovernors select Iowa for 2016 Summer Meeting
WASHINGTON —The National Governors Association (NGA) on Sept. 3 announced that Iowa will host the nation’s governors for its 2016 Summer Meeting, July 14-17. “The nation’s governors are pleased to bring our Summer Meeting to Iowa, and we thank Gov. Branstad for his gracious invitation,” said NGA vice chair Utah Gov. Gary Herbert. “NGA meetings are an opportunity for leaders from around…
Read MoreCandidates named for Nov. 4 general election
With all filing deadlines past, deputy auditor for elections Billie Hoskins has released the final list of candidates in the Nov. 4 general election. One person, Shane Olson of Churdan, filed papers as an independent candidate. He will run against incumbent Dawn Rudolph (R) of Scranton and Kevin Fitzpatrick Sr (D) of rural Churdan for the county supervisor seat in District 2. There is no…
Read MoreCrops progressing toward harvest
Frequent precipitation hindered field work last week across Iowa, but above average temperatures aided crop development according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Farmers in west central Iowa had only 1.7 days suitable for field work, while the state average was 2.3 days. The rain increased soil moisture. Topsoil moisture levels statewide rate 1 percent very short, 9 percent…
Read MoreFatal accident on overpass in Grand Junction
A Boone man was killed in a two car collision on the Highway 30 overpass in Grand Junction Monday morning. According to the Iowa State Patrol, Daniel Reetz, 27, of Boone was driving a 2001 Chevrolet Impala westbound in a reckless manner. Lamobardo Ramos, 25, of Oskaloosa was eastbound driving a 2007 Cadillac Escalade. Reetz crossed the centerline on the overpass and…
Read MoreAugust finishes big in Jefferson
(Edited and updated Sept. 3 with crop damage information) Wind damage gives a new meaning to “Labor Day” Many Jefferson residents spent the Labor Day holiday laboring, cleaning up downed trees and debris after severe weather brought high winds Sunday evening. According to Greene County emergency management director Dennis Morlan, the bulk of the damage was in Jefferson, with only…
Read MoreMove-in date set for new Scranton library
The big day is finally near for the new library in Scranton. The move into the H.F. and Maude Marchant Memorial Library on Main Street in Scranton is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 6, from 9 am to 3 pm. If needed, the work will continue on Sunday, starting at 1 pm until completed. Volunteers are needed to help in the…
Read MoreGrassley coming to Jefferson Sept. 3
US Sen Chuck Grassley (R) will visit Greene County next Wednesday at part of his 99-county tour. Grassley will hold a town hall meeting from 3:30 to 4:30 pm at the Greene County Community Center, 204 W. Harrison St, in Jefferson. The public is encouraged to attend. Grassley will comment on timely topics and will take questions from those in…
Read MoreGreene Co elementary designated ‘in need of assistance’
Middle school, high school on watch list Greene County elementary in Jefferson has been designated as a school in need of assistance (SINA) by the Iowa Department of Education. School superintendent Tim Christensen made that announcement at the Greene County board of education meeting last week. “I’m not making any excuses. All schools are going to get there at some…
Read MoreMedical center to begin hospitalist program
Greene County Medical Center is slated to begin a “hospitalist” program in partnership with Acute Care, Inc. on Tuesday, Sept. 2. Hospitalists are physicians who manage a patient’s care while in the hospital. They have long been used in larger medical facilities, and are now becoming quite common in smaller facilities because they are readily available to provide more focused,…
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