The Greene County supervisors spent more than an hour at their June 16 meeting discussing the new HVAC system at the courthouse. Representatives of BBS Architects/Engineering explained the scope, timeline, and various costs of the $3.1 million project. The heating system will be a gas-fired hot water system that will operate at 88-92 percent efficiency, according to Holly Elbert, mechanical…
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A few things an autocracy requires of us
~a column by Colleen O’Brien We can’t practice DEI (diversity, equality, inclusion) in our lives now. The autocratic right wing of our politics (Republican) believes these three things (DEI) hurt white people. To them, diversity, equality and inclusion mean we insist that brown people and black folks and women and poor people need diversity, equality and inclusion in their lives…
Read MoreView from my window – Measles
~by Mary Weaver The June 12 edition of the Des Moines Register reported the third measles case in Iowa due to an unvaccinated child. The Department of Health and Human Services notified the public regarding the third case due to potential exposure in public areas, listing the public areas where the child had been in the Iowa City community. This…
Read MoreWalk the Tipton prairie June 28
Put on your hiking boots and bring the bug spray for a walk through Greene County’s “jewel of a prairie” with a plant expert leading the way on Saturday, June 28. The walk, sponsored by the Greene County Historical Society and the Friends of Greene County IA Parks, steps off at 9:30 am. Tipton Prairie is located south of Cooper…
Read MoreSoybeans, corn doing well
Farmers had 5.5 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 15, 2025, according to the USDA,National Agricultural Statistics Service. Damaging hail and wind were reported in parts of northern Iowa, which also received the most significant rainfall during the week. Field activities included cutting hay, side dressing and spraying crops. Topsoil condition statewide rated 5 percent very short,…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending June 13
In Greene County district court judgments were entered in a pair of cases against Devin William Holm Morales, 29, of Jefferson. In the first he was sentenced to one year in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of domestic abuse assault causing injury or mental illness. All but 10 days of the jail time was…
Read MoreFarmers market opens today
The Greene County farmers market 2025 season opens Tuesday, June 17, at a new location – the Greene County fairgrounds. A ribbon cutting will take place at 3:45, with the market open regular hours, 4 to 6 pm. Markets will be held Tuesdays through September. The Raccoon River Singers will provide music and the Beef Producers will serve a supper.…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending June 13
In Greene County magistrate court cases were initiated during the week ending June 13 as follows: Madison Meyers of Jefferson, public intoxication; and Gabriel John Simmerman of Murray, simulated public intoxication.
Read MorePatricia Monthei, 1928 – 2025
The death of our mother, Patricia Monthei, on June 12, 2025, leaves a huge void in the hearts of all who loved her. There is little that compares to the love of a mother. Our mom was the heartbeat of our home and the core of our huge family. Her love was pure, strong, and unconditional. She had a heart…
Read MoreJeff council moves forward with urban renewal, TIF districts
The Jefferson city council at its June 10 meeting approved a pair of resolutions expanding the urban renewal areas in the city. Putting properties into urban renewal districts is the first step toward urban renewal projects. Added to the city’s urban renewal areas are the property at 203 W. Harrison St (former school) and the entire block south, including The…
Read MoreSen Green supports Reynolds’ veto of HF 639
HF639 has just been vetoed by Governor Reynolds. Before we jump to conclusions, we should try to understand her reservations. Many people have characterized this issue as either “pro-pipeline” or “anti-pipeline” but this oversimplification does not do the topic justice. HF639 attempted to create a new definition for a “common carrier” that includes all hazardous liquid pipelines and not just…
Read MoreBell Tower Festival this Thursday, Friday and Saturday
All are invited to Saddle Up for the Western-themed 2025 Bell Tower Festival in downtown Jefferson this weekend. The festival kicks off Thursday, June 12, at 5 pm with a party on the Bell Tower plaza and the surrounding streets. Vendors and the Brew Station will be open. Kids can enjoy free inflatables and Bingo games will be called until…
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