Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s weekly weather summary released Monday. Information from the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report, which is released weekly by the United States Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service from April through November, was not available due to the federal government shutdown. “Corn and…
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History of Spring Lake Park topic of free Historical Society program
Park is 100 years old by Denise O’Brien Van for the Greene County Historical Society Greene County’s Spring Lake Park is 100 years old this year. It’s evolved from a jazzy amusement park where 1930s and ‘40s Big Bands played to a peaceful outdoor recreation area. Grand Junction Library’s director Alan Robinson will trace the park’s history at a free…
Read MoreLaehn, Summit Carbon Solutions rep both speak at supervisors meeting
The carbon pipeline proposed by Summit Carbon Solutions was discussed at the Oct. 6 county board of supervisors meeting, as it has been at the majority of meeting in recent months. County attorney Thomas Laehn alerted the board during the “Reports” portion of the agenda that Summit on Sept. 15 filed a request to amend the permit for Phase 1…
Read MoreWait until after Oct 15 to prune oak trees
Recommendation of the Iowa DNR The best way to prevent the spread of oak wilt is to not prune any oak tree during the growing season. “It’s best to wait until after Oct. 15 to start pruning oak trees,” says Tivon Feeley, with the Iowa DNR’s forest health program. “You can prune your oaks all winter long with the goal…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Oct. 3
In Greene County district court James Edward Poole II, 45, of Coon Rapids was sentenced Sept. 30 to five years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of gambling- avoid set-off. The prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation for two years to the Iowa Department of Correctional Services. He must undergo…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Oct. 3
A judgment was entered in Greene County magistrate court Sept. 24 in a case in which Conner Laine Groves of Guthrie Center was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. She was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $60. An arrest warrant was against Neal W. Schoon of Bayard was returned Sept. 29. The warrant charges him with…
Read MoreRotary to host candidate forums
Candidates for the Jefferson city council and the Greene County Schools board of education have agreed to participate in candidate forums in Jefferson Oct. 13 and Oct. 21. City council candidates will be featured Monday, Oct. 13, at 7 pm at the Greene County elementary school cafeteria. All council candidates – Harry Ahrenholtz, Sue Bose, Eric Carlson, Paul “Skeeter” Hostetler,…
Read MoreDetails of proposed sidewalk project shared
More than 50 residents attended an open house last week to learn more about the proposed sidewalk project on the west side of Jefferson. The proposal is to construct sidewalks on the north side of W. Lincoln Way west of Grimmell Rd, and around the curve to the south on the west side of the road to Westwood Drive. On…
Read MoreMahanay Bell Tower adding October hours
59th anniversary of Tower dedication to be marked Oct. 16 with special Tower Tunes Live The Mahanay Bell Tower has expanded hours again this year and will be open daily during the month of October from 10 am to 4 pm. Youth 18 & younger will continue to have free admission courtesy of Jefferson dentists, Dr. Keith Van Beek and…
Read MoreKiwanis supports Dolly Parton Imagination Library for Greene County children
The Kiwanis Club of Jefferson presented a $700 donation to Caring Hearts of West Central Iowa on Oct. 1 to help fund the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Greene County. Caring Hearts executive director Joellen Buerckley accepted the gift at the club’s weekly meeting. In Greene County, nearly 300 children are enrolled in the program, receiving free, age-appropriate books each…
Read MoreNational 4-H Week, Oct. 5-11
National 4-H Week is October 5-11, 2025. The theme this year is “Beyond Ready,” which emphasizes preparing youth for life and career through 4-H programs. It is dedicated to celebrating and inspiring 4-H members, volunteers, and alumni nationwide. That includes 6 million 4-H’ers, 3,500 educators, 500,000 volunteers, and 35 million alumni. They will be celebrating the 4-H mission which is…
Read MoreBoard of adjustment upholds decision that drag bingo does not violate zoning
The Jefferson board of adjustment approved an administrative review by building and zoning officer Chad Stevens that determined a drag queen bingo event held at The Centennial last May 3 was not in violation of the city’s zoning ordinance. The decision followed a hearing Oct. 3 at which 16 persons spoke. The review was requested by Izaak Wangler, who lives…
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