Warm, and continued dry conditions allowed Iowa farmers 6.5 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Sept. 14, 2025, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included finishing up the third cutting of hay, harvesting corn silage and preparing for row crop harvest. Topsoil moisture condition statewide rated 4 percent very short, 22 percent short, 65…
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Jeff council approves design firm for library expansion project
The Jefferson city council at its Sept. 9 meeting approved Studio MELEE of West Des Moines to provide conceptual design services for the Jefferson public library expansion. The company will complete a conceptual design to take into the fundraising phase. The project is targeted at an “all-in” cost of $4 million. Studio MELEE was recommended to the city council by…
Read MoreFourth grade farm tour celebrates ag education
The Greene County Farm Bureau hosted its annual 4th gradefarm tour this Tuesday, Sept. 9, continuing a beloved tradition of hands-on agricultural education for local students. Held at the Juergensen family farm near Churdan, the event welcomed over 110 fourth grade students from across the county. Students rotated through 10 interactive learning stations, each designed to showcase a different aspect…
Read MoreGallup house open to the public Saturday mornings
The boyhood home of Dr George Gallup, known locally as The Gallup House, is now open to the public Saturdays from 9 am to noon, the same hours as the Greene County Historical Museum. George Gallup was born in 1901. His parents had moved into the octagonal house on what was then the edge of Jefferson just three months prior…
Read MoreRibbon cut at Jefferson wastewater treatment plant update
Tours follow the ribbon cutting A ribbon cutting was held at Jefferson’s upgraded wastewater treatment plant Sept. 12. The ribbon cutting was preceded by Java & Juice at Kelso Park, with several employees of Bolton & Menk, the consulting engineer for the project, on hand. The general contractor for the project was Shank Constructors Inc of Brooklyn Park, MN. The…
Read MoreOpen house slated to provide info on W. Jefferson sidewalk project
City of Jefferson representatives and Bolton & Menk staff will host an open house to share information on proposed sidewalk improvements on Westwood Dr and W. Lincoln Way on Jefferson’s west side. The open house is slated for Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 7 to 8 pm. at Abundant Life Ministries, 1308 W. Lincoln Way. Plans, cost estimates, and funding methods…
Read MoreFundraiser for Thomas Jefferson Gardens Oct. 5
Area residents are invited to support the Thomas Jefferson Gardens of Greene County at a concert and silent auction fundraiser Sunday, Oct. 5, at the Gardens at 201 E. Lincoln Way in Jefferson. The event is slated from 5 to 9 pm. There will be an online silent auction with auction items to view in the Welcome Center at the…
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