Conversations about passing the family farm on to the next generation are often difficult. A course offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Women in Ag program can support farm women with those decisions. Managing for Today and Tomorrow is a five-session course designed to help farm women learn about the four components that create a successful transition—succession, business,…
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Jeff council to act on budget, approve sale of two downtown buildings
The Jefferson city council has three public hearings on its agenda for the regular meeting Tuesday, March 8, at 5:30 at the municipal building. The first public hearing is on the 2022-23 budget (year beginning July 1, 2022). The proposed budget calls for a levy of $12.90 (per $1000 in taxable valuation) for the general fund and $2.42 for debt…
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Townships will hold hearings for their FY2023 budgets as follows: Cedar – Monday, March 14, at 12 pm in the courthouse board room. Clerk Jon Minnehan Bristol – Monday, March 14, at 1 pm in the courthouse board room. Clerk Amy Youngblood Kendrick – Monday, March 14, at 2 pm in the courthouse board room. Clerk Dawn Thielen
Read MoreDoes make charitable donations
The Jefferson Benevolent Patriotic Order of Does recently made a pair of donations to local organizations. The Does support the community with the proceeds of various fundraisers including an Election Day soup luncheon, selling pie at the farmers market, and catering private and community events.
Read MoreIt’s time to stop pruning oak trees
Spring is on its way. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) suggests finishing pruning oak trees by the end of the second week in March to prevent the spread of oak wilt. “The best way to prevent the spread of oak wilt is to not prune any oak tree between the middle of March and the start of November,”…
Read MoreGrCo second, third graders to perform
Community members are invited to concerts presented by Greene County second and third graders Thursday, March 10, in the high school auditorium. Student artwork will also be on display. Second graders will present “Sing the Rainbow”, featuring music the represents the colors of the rainbow. The concert will begin at 6:15 pm. Third graders will present “Old Time Favorites” with…
Read MoreCapitol Roundup
~by State Senator Jesse Green March 4, 2022 The big headlines from the Capitol this week were the passage of an historic flat tax bill as well as the passage of legislation that will protect girls sports in Iowa. This week I took a moment to speak on the floor in support of the girls sports bill. I believe it…
Read MoreSupes to hold public hearing on moratorium on large solar farms
The Greene County supervisors will hold a public hearing Monday at 9 am on a proposed ordinance that would set a 6-month moratorium on building utility-scale solar energy projects in the county. The agenda for that meeting includes not only the public hearing, but also consideration of the proposed ordinance and then consideration of waiving the second and third readings.…
Read MoreMedical center seeking SHIIP volunteers
Greene County Medical Center’s Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) is recruiting for volunteer counselors to join its team. As one of the first medical centers to become a SHIIP volunteer service center, Greene County Medical Center’s SHIIP program is committed to helping seniors sort through confusing information about Medicare and health insurance with the help of these volunteer counselors.…
Read MoreSunday is Day of Prayer for Ukraine
Gov Kim Reynolds on Friday signed a proclamation declaring this Sunday, March 6, as a Day of Prayer in Iowa for Ukraine. “Iowans, Americans and nations across the globe are watching the events unfolding in Ukraine with disbelief and sadness,” said Gov. Reynolds. “As soldiers and civilians stand united to protect their homeland, Iowans can unite in our support for the Ukranian people through the…
Read MoreBob Brown, 1962 – 2022
Robert “Bob” Eugene Brown, 59, of Rippey, passed away Monday, February 28, 2022, peacefully at his home surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. Funeral services were held March 3 2022 at First Christian Church in Perry. Burial will be held later at the Violet Hill Cemetery in Perry. Memorials may be given to UnityPoint Hospice and…
Read MoreSupes hold hearing to increase property tax dollars
Hearing on FY23 budget will be March 14 ~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline During the regular board meeting on Feb. 28, the Greene County board of supervisors held a public hearing to hear comments about the county’s proposed maximum property tax dollars for general and rural county services. Auditor Jane Heun told the board any increase over 2 percent requires…
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