Scattered rainfall allowed Iowa farmers 5.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 28, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included harvesting oats for grain, cutting and baling hay, and applying fungicides. Topsoil moisture condition across the state rated 1 percent very short, 12 percent short, 80 percent adequate and 7 percent surplus.…
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GrCo school board schedules special meeting
The Greene County Community Schools board will hold a special meeting Wednesday, Aug. 31, at 4:30 pm in the district conference room at 101 Ram Drive in Jefferson. Agenda items all deal with selling notes against projected physical plant and equipment levy (PPEL) revenue to pay for installing solar panels and related equipment at all three district school buildings. The…
Read MoreJulia McCollom, 1932 – 2024
Funeral services for Julia McCollom were held August 1, 2024, at Gospel Open Bible Church in Jefferson. Pastor Chad Cummings officiated. Honorary bearers were Laura McCollom, Jeremy McCollom, Brenda Cranston, Traci Dillavou, and Lindsey Varner. Casket bearers were Jason McCollom, Adam McCollom, Eric McCollom, Chad McCollom, Nickolas McCollom, and Brett Cranston. Interment was in the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery. Julia McCollom was…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending July 26
In Greene County district court a trial date of Aug. 27 was set for Karmen Andrea Carroll, 31, of Jefferson after she pleaded not guilty to a charge of interference with official acts- bodily injury. Cases were initiated in district court as follows: Brittney Mary Dawn Olson, 23, of Jefferson, operating while intoxicated and child endangerment; and Ethan Michael Struck,…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending July 26
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment for a $105 fine with a $15.75 surcharge was entered against Andrew Kekoa Martin of Jefferson after he pleaded guilty to a charge of disorderly conduct- fighting/violent behavior. Court costs were $60. Angela Maureen Bailey of Perry was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge after pleaded guilty to a charge of assault- simple,…
Read MoreGarry Higgins, 1946 -2024
Garry Wayne Higgins was born to Guy Higgins and Florence (Orman) Higgins in Shenandoah on February 17, 1946. He passed at his home in Rippey on July 18, 2024. Garry grew up in Shenandoah alongside his brothers and sisters. Garry, the fourth child of Guy and Florence, was the baby until they welcomed their fifth child, Carol Ann. Garry attended Shenandoah…
Read MoreJoe Shelly candidate for Iowa House District 47 seat
Democratic delegates from Dallas, Greene and Guthrie counties convened July 19 at Sportsman Park in Dawson to nominate Joe Shelly of Perry as their candidate to represent Iowa House District 47. The district includes northwest Dallas and all of Greene and Guthrie Counties. Shelly is a semi-retired union pipefitter and currently serves on the Perry city council and Dallas County…
Read MoreJeff council ups cash rent for airport tenant farmer, okays bids for street/alley repair
The Jefferson city council needed just 20 minutes to deal with items on the July 23 meeting agenda. The first item of new business was to approve the farm lease with Adam Ebersole for the 159 city-owned acres around the municipal airport runways. Ebersole and the city are now in the second year of a two-year contract. Cash rent for…
Read MoreWhat happened to Iowa Nice?
~a column by GCNO publisher Victoria Riley I’ve told people many times that ‘Iowa Nice’ is real, that Iowans are friendly, considerate, respectful people. If I take a cue from those who are ‘in charge’ in Iowa, I need to quit saying that. If Iowa Nice were real, Gov Kim Reynolds and other elected officials would have responded to President…
Read MoreToo much of too much
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Had it been a novel instead of real life, this past week would never have made it to the publisher’s desk. As fact of real life, it was also too much of too much, a poorly written novel because it had too many plots for one piece of fiction, let alone fact: we became party…
Read MorePlayers tell casts for radio shows
Cast lists have been posted and rehearsals have started for the Community Players of Greene County’s Radio Hour, slated for Saturday, Aug. 24, at Spring Lake Park lakeside shelter. Cast members for “The Bickersons” include John Schoening, Jeff Hughes and Lindy Lehman. “The Lottery” will be read by Josh Tuel, Jeff Hughes, Snowy Anderson, Alicia Sloan, Gwen Hooper, Ash Elliott,…
Read MoreRecord turn out for Scranton Kids Fishing Day
The Steven Squibb Scranton Kids Fishing Day this year was held on a new day and time: Friday, June 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. It turned out to be the most successful event in the last 12 years, with a record turnout of children and parents. The event garnered support from sponsors both locally and internationally, reflecting its growing…
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