The Greene County Schools board went back-to-school shopping during its July 7 meeting. The biggest ticket item is a new playground for pre-kindergarten students at the elementary school. The new playground will be located directly west of the pre-K wing, between the building and the parking area. It is replacing a playground south of the main playground on the east…
Read MoreDay: July 16, 2025
View from my window: Quality of life
July 13, 2025 I was recently at a conference where Laura Belin, the editor and publisher of Bleeding Heartland, spoke about the importance of citizens being present and making their voices known to their government representatives. We have recently observed such a scene playing out within our state. The quotes and information used is from National Public Radio following a…
Read MoreFarmland leasing arrangements workshop for 2025 focuses on better leases for better relationships
Farm tenants and landowners are encouraged to attend Aug. 20 in Jefferson Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Greene County is hosting a farmland leasing meeting Wednesday, Aug. 20 at 9 am at the Greene County Extension office in Jefferson. Joseph Lensing, ISU farm management specialist will be presenting. The annual meeting is offered to address questions that landowners,…
Read MoreIowa farmers experience wet week
Rain on and off throughout the week limited farmers to 3.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 13, 2025, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Wet conditions made field activities difficult. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 6 percent short, 71 percent adequate and 23 percent surplus. West central Iowa, like the statewide rating, shows…
Read MoreHazardous materials collection Aug. 16
Unused chemicals, rechargeable batteries, and fluorescent lightbulbs cannot go into the regular garbage or recycling because they are hazardous. Safely get rid of hazardous materials and more at a free drop-off event in Jefferson on Aug. 16. This safe, smart disposal event is made possible through a partnership between City of Jefferson and Metro Waste Authority, a regional collection site…
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