The findings of a feasibility study of an indoor pool will be presented to the Jefferson park and recreation board and the public Thursday, July 21, from 6 to 8 pm at Greene County Community Center. Ken Hagen of OPN Architects and George Deines of Counsilman-Hunsaker will be there to present and discuss the survey that was part of the…
Read MoreDay: July 13, 2022
County supervisors discuss solar energy ordinance
The Greene County supervisors spent close to an hour at their July 11 regular meeting discussing what should be included in an ordinance regulating utility-scale solar energy installations. The new language would be an amendment to the county’s zoning ordinance. It would set the metrics to be used by the county board of adjustment in considering applications for special use…
Read MorePair of J-S alums featured on Mahanay carillon Wednesday
Two Mahanay Maestros who are Jefferson-Scranton alumni will be in Jefferson Wednesday, July 13, to play concerts on the Mahanay Memorial Carillon. Lisa Rasmussen Ott, class of 2002, will play at 12:15 – 12:30 pm for the popular Chews Jefferson concert. Tanner Taylor, class of 1999, will play another concert at 5:15 pm. Both events are free to the public.…
Read MoreHistorical Society hosting ‘history chats,’ one-room school visits and ag history at county fair
The Greene County Historical Society will have its buildings on the Greene County Fairgrounds open Friday and Saturday this week during the fair, with “history chats,” tours of a restored one-room country schoolhouse, and opportunities to learn about the farm tools and equipment that were commonly used in earlier times in the county. For the past six years, the “history…
Read MoreMeLinda Madison, Advanced Complex PTSD
To the editor, I’m writing this letter to the editor to letting your readers know about something that’s important to know and understand. Some people might or might not know this. I’ve been battling and living with Advanced Complex PTSD. This type of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is most commonly found in veterans who go off to serve in war…
Read MoreCorn, beans just a bit behind average year
Most of the state received rain along with warmer temperatures, resulting in 4.0 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 10, 2022, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. A derecho blew through northern Iowa on Tuesday, causing some crop damage. Fieldwork included wrapping up the first cutting of alfalfa and working on the second. Topsoil moisture…
Read MoreRippey Fun Daze slated for July 30
Rippey will be alive with activities on Saturday, July 30, with Rippey Fun Daze sponsored by the local Lions Club. Following the Rippey 150+ in 2021, this will continue the tradition of yearly festivals from earlier years. The event will begin at noon with a car show on Main Street with food vendors and the Rippey public library selling walking…
Read MoreCommunity Foundations assists swim team with grant for equipment
The Jefferson swim team made good use of the grant proceeds from the Greene County Community Foundation (GCCF) this summer. Early this year, the swim team board applied for a grant to help purchase new rope lanes, two rope reels and covers to protect them. The total cost of the project was $13,181 and the GCCF supported the project with…
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