Public measure IM fails – no rural LOSST revenue for courthouse HVAC system Greene County stayed solidly red, with Republicans carrying every partisan race in the 2024 general election. Republican John Muir, having served 18 years on the board of supervisors, was returned to the board for another term, outpacing challenger Democrat Victoria Riley in District 4. Muir received 3,231…
Read MoreDay: November 5, 2024
Supervisors urged to improve safety at intersection of E-53, P-14
Also discuss drainage issues at jail site, county fairgrounds Safety concerns about the intersection of County Road E-53 (240th St, “old 30”) and County Road P-14 (J Ave) were discussed during the open forum of the Greene County supervisors Nov. 4 meeting. Mike Holden, who lives near the intersection of E-53 and Hwy 25 just south of Scranton, has mentioned…
Read MoreHarvest nearing completion
Much needed rain across the state meant Iowa farmers had just 4.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Nov. 3, 2024, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included harvesting corn and soybeans, completing fall tillage, and applying fall fertilizer and manure. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 21 percent very short, 38 percent short,…
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