by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital DispatchNovember 3, 2025 Most farmers in Iowa are finished with corn and soybean harvest or have just a handful of acres left in the field, according to average harvest rates. Exact data is not available due to the ongoing government shutdown, which paused crop progress and condition reports from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. At…
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Haupert shares ways to help the local food pantry during SNAP suspension
Because of the suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits due to the shutdown of the federal government, GreeneCountyNewsOnline readers have asked how they can best support the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center food pantry. Food pantry director Shirley Haupert shares that monetary donations can be sent to Greene County Christian ARC at 1006 N. Vine St, Jefferson,…
Read MoreGrCoHS presents fall play Nov. 7, 8
Greene County High School students will present the one-act play “An Experiment” by Brent Holland Friday, Nov. 7, and Saturday, Nov. 8, at 7 pm in the school auditorium. Portrayed in a fantasy world, five confused participants wake up with no memory of their past life-with only one word, a personality descriptor, written in type on their shirts. The doctor explains…
Read MoreFareway launches November campaign to combat food insecurity
Fareway Stores, Inc. has announced a month-long initiative throughout November aimed at supporting individuals and families facing food insecurity in the communities we serve. As part of our ongoing commitment to giving back, Fareway is making it easier than ever for customers to help nourish their neighbors. How customers can participate -Pre-Bagged Donations: Customers can purchase pre-bagged, wholesome, SNAP- eligible…
Read MoreReynolds pledges $1 million state match of monetary donations to food banks
Governor Reynolds announced Oct. 30 the state will provide interim support for Iowa’s food banks and pantries if the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits end as expected on Saturday, November 1 due to the federal government shutdown. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is holding two virtual meetings a week with Iowa’s six regional food…
Read MoreJeff council OKs purchased of jet vac truck for water/sewer departments
The city of Jefferson sewer and water crews will have a “new” tool to clean sewers, lift stations, manholes, catch basins and drains. The Jefferson city council at its Oct. 28 meeting approved the purchase of a 2016 Freightliner jet vac truck at a cost of $275,000. With the purchase, the city will no longer contract for sewer cleaning at…
Read MoreThree hospitalized after head-on collision in Willow Township
The Iowa State Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle head-on collision that occurred Wednesday, Oct. 29, just south of 320th St on Apple Ave, the Greene-Carroll County line. According to the ISP report, Robert Edward Everett III, 34, of Coon Rapids was southbound driving 2020 Jeep Compass. For unknown reasons he crossed the center line and struck a northbound 2002 Chrysler…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – October 2025
Following are excerpts of daily activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Friday, Oct. 31: At 10 am a deputy arrested Melissa Dopheide, 44, of Scranton on an arrest warrant for child endangerment*. She was later booked into the jail. At 5:13 pm a deputy and Churdan Fire responded to a oil spill on Hwy 4 Street near N…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Oct. 24
In Greene County district court Alan Kenneth Jensen, 67, of Jefferson pleaded not guilty Oct. 22 to a charge of operating while intoxicated. A trial date was set for Jan. 27. A pair of warrants were served in cases against Brian R. Weltzin, 29, of Grand Junction. In the first case, which was initiated May 5, he is charged with…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Oct. 24
Cases were initiated in magistrate court during the week ending Oct. 24 as follows: Alex Gordon Treft of Grand Junction, disorderly conduct- fighting/violent behavior; Anthony Lee Arbuckle of Cooper, assault- general; and Brian R. Weltzin of Grand Junction, public intoxication.
Read MoreCommon sense isn’t enough – council members need vision, too
~by GreeneCountyNewsOnline publisher Victoria Riley Common sense is important for city council members and school members to have and exhibit. Common sense tells city council members that if there’s a giant pothole at the busiest intersection in town, it should be fixed. But, in the three decades I’ve been paying attention to what city councils do, common sense isn’t enough.…
Read MoreSupervisors up ambulance wages, get updates on HVAC project, IT position and bell tower
Work on the HVAC system at the Greene County courthouse started this week with the placement of a large roll-off in the east parking lot. County sanitarian Chuck Wenthold reported to the county supervisors at their Oct. 27 meeting that work will begin the basement this week, cutting floors for tiles, capping lines and installing duct work. County engineer Wade…
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