Greene County remains solidly Republican in voting

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…

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Harvest 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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