Also hold public hearing for DD191 ~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors discussed doing away with the open forum part of board meetings during their regular meeting on Nov 25. County attorney Thomas Laehn reported he had attended a conference at which the state attorney general’s office recommended the removal of open forum segments of…
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Jeff council hears progress reports on its downtown buildings
The city of Jefferson has spent more than $450,000 rehabilitating four historic downtown buildings and more work is needed on every one of them. No money has been spent yet on the city’s newest acquisition – the building at 100 E. State St that was most recently home to Angie’s Tea Garden. At the request of the council, building/zoning officer…
Read MoreIowa Bankers Achievement Award to Will Hansen
Will Hansen of Jefferson, a Greene County senior on the Ram football team, was one of six Iowa student athletes to receive a 2019 Iowa Bankers Association Student Athlete Achievement Award during the Iowa high school state football championship games Nov. 21-22 in Cedar Falls. One student from each class was presented with a $1,000 scholarship from the IBA to…
Read MoreCommunity Tree Lighting Dec. 5
The Christmas holidays in Jefferson will kick off officially Thursday, Dec. 5, with the annual Christmas Tree Lighting held in the Thomas Jefferson Gardens. Several organizations have been coordinating this special event to enhance the evening even further. Here’s the timeline for the Community Christmas Tree Lighting Event: • 5-6 pm Holiday stories at the Jefferson public library read by…
Read More2020 Farm Bill decisions topic of Dec. 6 program
Upcoming Iowa State University Extension and Outreach meetings will provide guidance for Iowa farmland owners and op202erators reviewing their options under the 2018 Farm Bill. Farmland owners and operators have the opportunity to make a new decision on their enrollment and election between the commodity programs, Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC).
Read MoreToo much, too little, just enough
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Thanksgiving once again. This has always been the simple holiday, the one to get together with family and friends to eat nostalgia. It’s often about eating too much.
Read MoreNew dermatology provider at medical center
Beginning next week, Greene County Medical Center welcomes a new dermatology specialist to its team of visiting specialists. Savannah Rife, ARNP, will replace current dermatology provider Anne Nelson effective Tuesday, Dec. 3. Rife is affiliated with Iowa Dermatology in Ankeny. Beginning in December, she will be onsite in Jefferson the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Persons who want…
Read MorePrivate pesticide applicator CIC is Dec. 6
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County office will offer two opportunities to attend the private pesticide applicator continuing instruction course led by Extension field agronomist Mike Witt. The first session is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 6, from 1 to 3 pm at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds. The course will be offered again March 10 from…
Read MoreCorn harvest nearly finished, two weeks behind normal
Rain and recent snow melt across Iowa delayed harvest and other fieldwork progress as farmers were held to 4.5 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Nov. 24, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Propane shortages across the state remain an issue as farmers try to dry their corn due to high moisture content.
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Dick Finch
To the editor, My thoughts on Greene County and Jefferson are as follows: Greene County is doing a good job of running our county with one exception- hog confinement building permits. We have enough stink as it is. I sympathize with farmers needing income with grain prices but enough is enough. Jefferson — Not as good of grades as the…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
RIPPEY NEWS BARDOLE EVENTS – Last week Jason, Allison, Levi, Kate and Chase Bardole from Wauwatosa, WI, visited in the home of Roy and Phyllis Bardole. They like to come back during harvest season in the fall. This fall has been awful with combine breakdowns and snow or rain. They arrived Friday night, Nov. 15. Roy and Phyllis had gone…
Read MoreHoliday of Lights, Tree of Life at medical center
The Holiday of Lights, hosted by the Greene County Medical Center auxiliary, has added a festive touch to the spacious gathering area at the front of the medical center. A wide variety of decorated Christmas trees, wreaths, door decorations and centerpieces – 43 items in all – are being sold by silent auction now through Friday, Dec. 16. Bidding will…
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