~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The construction of a new county jail has been stalled by rising costs. After attending a meeting about the construction of the new jail, county supervisor Dan Benitz at the supervisors’ Aug. 12 meeting asked sheriff Jack Williams where the project is headed. Williams said the project is $2,000,000 over budget. He said changes have…
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Grimmell Rd bridge project begins next week; detour will be in place
Greene County and the city of Jefferson are partnering to replace the aging bridge on S. Grimmell Rd. The bridge has been identified as a high-priority replacement project due to its age and condition. This $2.1 million project is funded by a grant from the Iowa Department of Transportation and federal bridge replacement funds from Greene County. The general contractor for…
Read MoreThe difference between good and really bad
~a column by Colleen O’Brien The Press once again is making a big deal – not about Trump and his daily lies – but, this time, about Tim Walz and a miss-speak of his years ago. Leave it, Press-folks. Keep on task. If you must cover Turmp, at least cover him completely, lies and all. Oh! Did I misspell his…
Read MoreSupervisors react to info on Summit Carbon Solutions’ proposed pipeline
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline Speaking carefully in half-sentences and leaving thoughts unfinished, the Greene County board of supervisors discussed several aspects of the proposed Summit carbon-capture pipeline and its proposed pathway through Greene County. An informational meeting hosted by the Sierra Club had been held Aug 8. The supervisors expressed grave concerns about the pipeline at their regular meeting…
Read MoreCruisin’ to the Square a treat for car enthusiasts
Hundreds of car, truck and motorcycle enthusiasts spent last Thursday evening on the courthouse square in Jefferson admiring dozens of vehicles from the 1930s through present days. Cruisin’ to the Square has been held the second Thursday in August for more than 10 years. The vehicles were judged in many categories, with winners as follows: Best car, 1968 Dodge Coronet…
Read MoreHave a cup of tea, learn about tiny towns at the museum
~by Denise O’Brien Van for the Greene County Historical Society A third “Leafing through Greene County History” conversation will be held Sunday, Aug. 18, at 2 pm at the Greene County Historical Museum, 219 E. Lincoln Way, in Jefferson. Two presenters will share items from the Historical Society’s collection of newspapers and other historical documents, and then audience members will…
Read MoreScranton tractor ride draws many enthusiasts
Forty-one drivers drove classic tractors in the annual Scranton tractor ride last Saturday morning. Organized by Dawn Rudolph, the route went south, stopping in Bayard at Landus for a mid-morning break. The cool weather was appreciated by the drivers and riders. The event started and ended at the Scranton Community Center.
Read MoreCooler than normal temps across Iowa
Most of the state experienced dry conditions and cool temperatures which allowed Iowa farmers 6.4 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Aug. 11, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included harvesting oats for grain, cutting and baling hay, and preparing for the fall harvest. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 3 percent very…
Read MoreView from my window: Chicken advice
This is going to be another circuitous column. Promise you will read to the end. Guaranteed to bring you JOY. Our son and his family are on a short vacation. Their two dogs came to stay with us, and I am doing the morning and evening chicken chores for their 11 adult chickens and one rooster who is named Winter…
Read MoreEnd of Summer celebration Aug. 19 in Scranton
An End of Summer celebration is slated for Monday, Aug. 19, at the Scranton Community Center. A supper of hotdogs, hamburgers, chips and water will be served from 6:30 to 8 pm, followed by a showing of the movie “Playing with Fire” at 8 pm. Popcorn will be served the entire evening. Attendees should bring their own seating. The south…
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