Widely scattered rain across the state resulted in 5.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending August 14, 2022, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. Dry conditions continued to stress crops and pastures. Fieldwork included harvesting corn for silage and cutting hay. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 24 percent very short, 29 percent short, 44 percent…
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August 15, 2022 RIPPEY LIBRARY Website: www.rippey.lib.ia.us Hours: Mon-Fri 2- 5 p.m. E-mail: rippeyli@windstream.net ~by Cara McCoy, Rippey librarian Rippey public library had a successful 2022 summer reading program! We read “Off the Beaten Path.” We started the summer off with a movie: Big Hero 6. We had popcorn from our new popcorn machine donated by Cindy and Mark Devilbiss. After that, we…
Read MoreSupervisors discuss recodifying, courthouse security
TJG board requests to move farmers market back to courthouse grounds ~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline Recodifying county ordinances was once again under discussion at the regular meeting of the Greene County board of supervisors on Aug. 8. County attorney Thomas Laehn reminded the supervisors language covering utility-scale solar energy systems could be included in the county’s zoning ordinance if…
Read MoreJeff council positions itself to finance upgrade at wastewater treatment plant
Sewer rates to increase over next four years Jefferson water customers who noticed an increase in sewer rates starting July 1 “ain’t seen nothin’ yet.” The Jefferson city council at its regular meeting Aug. 9 approved the first reading of an ordinance increasing sewer rates by 11 percent effective July 1, 2023, another 11 percent effective July 1, 2024, another…
Read MoreCruisin’ to the Square this Thursday
Cruisin’ to the Square, the annual car/truck/motorcycle/tractor show on Jefferson’s downtown square, is slated for Thursday from 4:30 to 7 pm. Organizers will block off the streets at about the square at 1 pm that day in preparation for the massive amounts of vehicles. Along with seeing classic and contemporary vehicles, attendees will have several food options, including hotdogs, hamburgers…
Read MoreCommunity Players to hold auditions for fall production
Auditions are slated for the Community Players of Greene County fall production of “See How They Run” by Philip King. Auditions will be held Sunday, Aug. 15, from 2 to 4 pm, and Monday, Aug. 15, from 6 to 8 pm at the Masonic lodge, 120 N. Wilson, in Jefferson. The cast of the three-act farce includes three females and…
Read MoreIowa-based novel selected for annual Greene County Reads discussion
Greene County Reads, the annual county-wide book discussion, will be held Friday, Sept. 9. This year’s selection is “The Butterfly Effect” by Rachel Mans McKenny. Entomologist Greta Oto prefers the company of bugs over the company of people. She accepts a research gig in the rainforest, but returns home to Ames, IA, when she learns her brother has suffered an…
Read MoreCrop condition slipping as arid heat continues
Precipitation early in the week for a few areas and late in the week for much of the State resulted in 6.1 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending August 7, 2022, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Persistent dry conditions and above-average temperatures are a concern for many. Fieldwork included cutting and baling hay and applying…
Read MoreRam varsity football home opener moved to Ogden
Extensive turf project at Linduska Field behind schedule The Greene County football home opener scheduled for Friday, Aug. 26, has been moved to Ogden and will be played Saturday, Aug. 27 at 7 pm. The Rams will host AC/GC in Ogden. Due to field conditions from a summer turf project, school officials were concerned with the safety of student athletes…
Read MoreSummit Carbon Solutions reveals first potential eminent domain requests
Includes four Greene County parcels *by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital DispatchAugust 8, 2022 Summit Carbon Solutions on Monday submitted its first lists of properties for which it would seek eminent domain if landowners continue to oppose its pipeline plans, according to state regulatory filings. The Ames-based company wants to build a 680-mile pipeline in western and northern Iowa to transport…
Read MoreMedical center lab adds hours, decreases prices
The lab at Greene County Medical Center has extended hours and reduced the costs of screenings and tests to make services more convenient and affordable to residents of Greene County. The lab at the medical center will be open and offering services Monday through Friday from 6 am to 7pm with no appointment needed. The lab has expanded services to…
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August 3, 2022 Lions Club – Rippey Fun Daze sponsored by the Rippey Lions club provided activities for younger and older folks and delicious food, including the ice cream social at the Rippey UMC, walking tacos at the Library, the food truck, bouncy houses, silent auction and a baseball game to end the day with the Rippey Demons and the…
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