Carroll Schall, known as Bill throughout his life, passed away Nov. 2, 2024. He was born July 12, 1933, to Ermyle (White) and Carroll Schaal Sr. in Des Moines, but spent his childhood and adult life living in Jefferson. Following high school, he attended Simpson College in Indianola where he met a girl at a roller-skating rink and fell in love with…
Read MoreYear: 2024
The day before
~a column by Colleen O’Brien I wrote a column to be published here the day before the election, but there is a rule among news outlets that one cannot write a political piece too close to an election because the other side does not have a chance to respond. So, I will send it now…and add a thing…
Read MoreExtension slates private pesticide applicator CICs
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County office will be offering two opportunities to attend the Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Course (P-CIC), led by Extension field agronomist Mike Witt. The first session is scheduled for Dec. 3, 2024, at 1:30 pm at the Greene County Fairground, Clover Hall. The course will be offered again on March 6, 2025,…
Read MoreView from my window: Calendar and seasons
November 6, 2024 I usually share something political with you in “VIEW,” but not today. I will share, ‘I voted,” and I hope that you did also. Voting is not a passive act. Many have sacrificed and some given their lives to maintain our Democracy. While we may not know the election outcome for several days, let us begin to…
Read MoreGarden Club tells 2024 Tour of Homes sites
The Jefferson Garden Club will again host its popular holiday tour of homes event Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, from noon to 4 pm. Four homes decorated to showcase this year’s theme “Winter Wonderland” will be featured. Tickets may be purchased from Garden Club members and at the Printer’s Box, Heartland Bank, Home State Bank and People’s Bank, all in Jefferson.…
Read MoreGreene 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…
Read MoreSupervisors 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,…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Nov. 1
In Greene County district court Truemon Glenn Phillips, 54, of Albia was sentenced Oct. 29 to 180 days in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated. All but two days of the jail time was suspended and he was placed on probation to Boone/Greene County Probation for one year. in lieu of…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Nov. 1
In Greene County magistrate court Travis Austin Smith of Churdan was sentenced Oct. 30 to 10 days in jail on a charge of interference with official acts. The jail term was suspended and he was placed on probation to the Greene County sheriff for one year. He must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any recommended treatment at his…
Read MoreErnst slates traveling office hour in Greene County
U. S. Sen Joni Ernst will host traveling office hours across all Iowa counties in November and December. November office hours in Greene County will be Thursday, Nov. 21, from 3 to 4 pm at the board room at the courthouse in Jefferson. Ernst will not be at the traveling office hours. Representatives from her office will be available to…
Read MoreNotice re: letters to the editor
Because of limited time to respond to or refute any claims made, no further letters to the editor or commentary regarding candidates or issues related to the Nov. 5 general election will be posted on GreeneCountyNewsOnline. Readers are encouraged to let their ballots speak for them. Early voting continues in the east lobby of the courthouse Monday from 8 am…
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