~a column by Colleen O’Brien After a fight of nearly three-quarters of a century that started in 1848, women in this country were awarded the vote. The 19th Amendment, Women’s Suffrage – ”The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex”…
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Supes hear animal shelter proposal, adopt resolution endorsing face masks
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline Don Orris, representing the new animal facility committee, updated the Greene County board of supervisors at the regular meeting on Aug. 17. Orris said the committee would like to move ahead with a scaled-down plan. “We have raised $592,000 over the past four years, but we can’t raise the total we’d hoped,” said Orris. “We…
Read MorePork producer recovery webinars offered
Iowa’s pig farmers continue to battle against economic situations that are causing an expected average loss in 2020 of $37 per pig. When added up, that’s a $2.1 billion loss to the 5,400 pig farmers around the state. That’s why the Iowa Pork Industry Center and Iowa Pork Producers Association have developed a Producer Recovery webinar series focusing on information producers…
Read MoreExtension council nominations open
While the bulk of the candidates on the ballots for the general election in November are set, there is still time to submit nomination papers for the Greene County Extension council. All paperwork must be turned in to the county auditor’s office by Wednesday, Aug. 26. The terms of Tom Heater, Shari Minnehan, Doug Rieder and Bob Smith expire. Persons…
Read MoreMaestros told for Tower Tunes Live concerts
The Bell Tower Foundation continues to coordinate Tower Tunes Live concerts through Labor Day. This summer, local musicians have been playing live carillon concerts on Wednesdays from 12:15 to 12:30 pm. The schedule of performances includes: Aug. 19- Rick Morain Aug. 26- Danille Curtis Sept. 2- Rhena Lane “Thank you so much to each of these volunteer Mahanay Maestros for…
Read MoreAdult ed offered at regional career academy
Iowa Central Community College and Greene County Community Schools are teaming up to offer an adult education class in the Integrated Manufacturing Advancement program. This class will help adult learners develop their career by learning the basics of manufacturing. Classes will be held in the new regional career academy in Jefferson on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 to 10 pm…
Read More‘Cram the Cab’ to benefit food pantry
Food insecurity is an issue for many Greene County residents. That is why Greene County Farm Bureau is partnering with the Jefferson Fareway store and the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center again this year to “Cram the Cab” to help meet the needs of those who are struggling to put food on the table for their families. During the…
Read MoreDerecho pummels state, corn and bean condition continues downward trend
A derecho blew across Iowa but farmers had 5.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Aug. 16, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Dry conditions continued to be a concern for most of the state. High winds experienced on Monday caused considerable damage to on- and off-farm grain storage in their path as well as other…
Read MoreOpen house, first attendance day delayed for GrCo high school, career academy
Greene County High School students have an extra weekend on their very long summer vacation. Their first day of school has been delayed from Aug. 27 to Monday, August 31, due to delays in furniture installation in the new building. The open house slated for Aug. 22 will also be one week later. The new date is Saturday, Aug. 29.…
Read MoreHot August Night provides bit of normalcy
The Covid-19 pandemic is making 2020 a year of minimalized or absent events, including summer events folks look forward to year-round. Hot August Night, held Thursday in Jefferson, is a favorite summer event that came close to “normal.” Showcase vehicles from virtually every decade surrounded the courthouse. There were fewer of them and fewer people strolling to see them, no…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Aug. 14
In Greene County district court Christopher Brian Long, 28, of Jefferson was granted a deferred judgment Aug. 14 on a charge of possession of marijuana. He was placed on informal probation for one year. He must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any recommended treatment at his own expense. Long must pay a $315 civil penalty and restitution for…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Aug. 14
In Greene County magistrate court Marcel David Delay of Dana was fined $65 with a $9.75 surcharge on a charge of reckless use of firearm. Court costs were $114.55. Marco Daniel Ortiz Navarijo of Perry was fined $65 with a $9.75 surcharge on a charge of public health violation. Court costs were $60. Marvin Sarceno of Perry was granted a…
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