Construction on the new Greene County High School and regional career academy continues to go very well and is on track for completion as originally planned, according to school superintendent Tim Christensen. The career academy, academic wing, band/vocal classrooms, and commons are all slated to be completed by Aug. 1. The gymnasium is scheduled to be completed by Aug. 15,…
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Crops doing well, Iowa has first 100-degree day of 2020
Drier weather allowed Iowa farmers 5.1 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 7, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Weather conditions were ideal for farmers to cut hay across much of the state. Topsoil moisture levels across Iowa rated 4 percent short, 85 percent adequate and 11 percent surplus. In west central Iowa topsoil moisture…
Read MoreWanda Thompson, 1926 – 2020
Services were held June 11 at First United Methodist Church in Grand Junction for Wanda Ruth Thompson, 94, formerly of Grand Junction. Pastor Jim Barnett offered words of comfort. Casket bearers were James Timmons, Bruce Timmons, Jeremy Swecker, Sean Thompson, Alex Thompson, Cory Thompson, Keaton Krueger, Myron Bahm and Kirk Neill. Interment was at the Junction Township Cemetery west of…
Read More‘Rona’ scores another cancellation
The 2020 proms at Greene County and Paton-Churdan have been cancelled due to restrictions of the Covid-19 pandemic. “We are sorry to announce this and believe this is in the best interest for the health our our students and community,” the announcement stated. The proms were originally scheduled for April. The Greene County prom had been rescheduled to June 26.
Read MoreCelebrate a child’s first fish
Preserve the memory of your child or grandchild hooking their first fish this summer with a special certificate. Print the certificate yourself from an electronic file posted online or request a printed certificate. Apply for a first fish certificate online at www.iowadnr.gov/firstfish. It’s easy and free to participate. There are no size, species or age requirements – only that it is…
Read MoreJeff council proposes noise ordinance
Jefferson residential neighborhoods will be quiet overnight if the Jefferson city council adopts a noise control ordinance on the agenda for first reading at the June 9 council meeting. The proposed noise ordinance prohibits creating a “noise disturbance” any time of the day. The limit is 65 decibels between 7 am and 9 pm, and 55 dB between 9 pm…
Read MoreThe Behn Report
-by Senator Jerry Behn June 5, 2020 The legislative session re-started this week, continuing the work from a couple months ago and with a few new challenges ahead. This session looks much different than it did when we paused. Now, committee meetings are held in the Senate chamber instead of committee rooms to allow for social distancing, and speakers on…
Read MoreLandowner saying ‘no’ to Highland Township CAFO
~by Janice Harbaugh for Greene County News Online Steve Drulias of California, owner of 5 acres in Highland Township that’s at the center of a controversy over a construction permit for a concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO) by Stumpf Finishers LLC, told Janice Harbaugh of Greene County News Online, “I don’t want it built.” During a telephone interview June 6,…
Read MorePeaceful protest slated for Tuesday
A peaceful protest of the killing of George Floyd and others will be held Tuesday, June 9, at noon at the outside the courthouse. Some signs will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own. Participants may walk along the sidewalk, stand, or sit (bring a chair). “This is an opportunity to peacefully stand with our dear Black…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending June 3
Persons pleaded not guilty in Greene County district court during the week ending June 3 as follows: Elizabeth Celine Fischels, 32, of Webster City, possession of methamphetamine; Teresa Ann Turner, 40, of Bayard, possession of methamphetamine and operating while intoxicated- first offense; and Christopher David Spaulding, 53, of Jefferson, OWI- second offense. Trial dates were set for Sept. 29 in…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending June 4
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered June 3 against Lanny Dean Lewis of Jefferson on a charge of theft- fifth degree. Lewis was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge and a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge. Court costs were $60. Cases were initiated as follows: Jason William Sheldahl of Jefferson, violation of no contact order (two separate…
Read MoreKatherine Podlesak, 1928 – 2020
Mary Katherine Podlesak, the daughter of Joseph and Ella (Pursley) Kemmer, was born January 9, 1928, at Pocahontas, and departed this life with her family at her side on June 3, 2020, at Greene County Medical Center Long Term Care in Jefferson. She lived a full life to the age of 92 years, 4 months and 24 days. Katherine attended…
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