We saw the completion in 2022 of projects that 10 years from now may prove to have helped secure growth and a healthy economy for Greene County – the building restoration and opening of the new Centennial tearoom as a corner piece of downtown Jefferson; the new Children’s Center (formerly the Greene County Early Learning Center); and the new Greene…
Read MoreDay: January 11, 2023
Jeff council asked again for vote on ATVs, hires first animal shelter employee
Jefferson resident Tim Pound returned to the Jefferson city council to again ask for a vote on amending the city’s ordinance that prohibits the use of ATVs in the city, no longer replicating state law. He first made the request in November. The council’s police committee after that meeting reaffirmed the issue would not be sent on to the full…
Read MoreGrCo juniors slate chili supper
The junior class at Greene County High School will serve its annual chili supper fundraiser Tuesday, Jan. 17, from 5 to 8 pm in the high school commons area. Carryouts will be available on the north side of the building from 5 to 6 pm. Homemade chili, cinnamon rolls, and a beverage will be available for a free will donation.…
Read MoreWatching the watchdogs
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Because of the paucity of ideas in my fogged brain [do I blame Covid or my age?], I look at columns of mine from thirty years ago: “Watching the watchdogs.” It could have been written today. “So, who do you believe – CBS? CNN? The Gazette? Time Magazine? None of them? “Along with all else…
Read MoreRam grapplers go 2-1 in dual matches
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Rams wrestlers had two showings last week, with a Thursday duals match and a Saturday tournament. The Rams were scheduled to wrestle on Tuesday at Perry High School, Thursday at South Hamilton High School, and the Perry Invitational Tournament on Saturday. Greene County traveled to St. Edmond Catholic School on Thursday, facing…
Read MoreView from My Window – Census data is telling
~a column by Mary Weaver Victoria Riley, publisher of GreeneCountyNewsOnline, is allowing me periodic opportunities to express views about events that are influencing Greene County. The first column two weeks ago generated dialogue. Thank you. This column continues to be offered to create conversations about issues important to rural west central Iowa and its citizens. This VIEW from my window…
Read MoreGreene County boys split games in first week of new year
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal One win and one loss came from last week’s home court play for the Greene County boys basketball team. The Rams were scheduled to play three games this week: Monday at home against Grand View Christian, Tuesday at home against Perry, and Friday at Roland-Story High School in Story City. Webster City came…
Read MoreHome State Bank named Friend of Extension
Home State Bank of Jefferson has been selected to receive the Friend of Extension Award from the Southwest Region in Iowa. This award recognizes a non-Extension (lay) person, business, or organization for truly outstanding support and personal involvement in Extension efforts. Home State Bank is a great example of this. Iowa State Extension and Outreach- Greene County and Home State…
Read MoreRam girls score season high in loss to Saydel
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County girls basketball team kicked off the 2023 portion of their season last week with two home showings, but fell short in both games. On Monday, the Rams hosted Webster City, falling 43-19. A slow start doomed the Rams. The Lynx opened up a 14-2 lead in the first. Both teams…
Read MoreAuction results show Iowa land market conditions have plateaued
According to statewide auction results tracked by Iowa Appraisal, research data indicates farmland market conditions have plateaued. Iowa Appraisal’s farm appraisal expert Jim Rothermich, MAI, ARA, ALC announces a 13.4 percent increase in Iowa land values, based on dollars per CSR2 point, for the period Jan. 1, 2022, to Jan. 1, 2023, with a statewide average price for tillable farmland…
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