The Greene County Schools board of education approved an amendment to the certified budget for the current school year at its May 13 meeting. Superintendent Brett Abbotts explained the amendment is a “precaution” to allow the completion of various projects without going over the budget approved in April 2025. The amendment increased spending by $500,000, with half the total going…
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Planting behind 2025 pace, ahead of 5-year average
There were 6.1 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending May 17, 2026. Topsoil moisture condition statewide rated 5 percent very short, 26 percent short, 64 percent adequate, and 5 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture condition rated 4 percent very short, 23 percent short, 69 percent adequate, and 4 percent surplus. Corn planting reached 88 percent complete, which is one…
Read MoreGovernor signs property tax law projected to save $4.2 billion over 6 years
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch, May 18, 2026 Iowa Gov Kim Reynolds signed into law May 18 a measure she and supporters say will lower property tax costs for Iowans – an issue Republicans said was their top priority for the 2026 session. “We’re bending the spending curve away from government and back toward the families who fund it,…
Read MoreRobotic companion cats join residents at Regency Park
Funded by grant to First Presbyterian Church mission team A new initiative is underway to bring comfort and companionship to local seniors, thanks to a grant and some innovative technology. The First Presbyterian Church mission team recently announced it has received a grant from the Presbytery of North Central Iowa to purchase and deliver six robotic comfort companion cats to…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending May 15
In Greene County district court Nolan Roger Wilson, 28, of Grand Junction pleaded guilty May 12 to a charge of child endangerment resulting in death (a Class B felony), avoiding a jury trial scheduled to begin that day on a charge of murder- first degree. Wilson also pleaded guilty to a charge of domestic abuse assault- impeded blood/air flow causing…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending May 15
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered May 13 against Seth Allen Blumberg of Grand Junction on a charge of assault- general. He was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $91.50. Cases were initiated as follows: Eric Lee Ireland of Scranton, animal neglect- no serious injury or death; Brian Duane Schumacher of Lohrville, public intoxication;…
Read MoreRams to have 11 events at State track/field meet
The Greene County Rams will have 11 events at the State track meet Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Drake Stadium in Des Moines. Thursday Becca Anderson will run in the girls 200m prelims and Zack Stalder will run in the boys 100m prelims. Friday competitors will be the girls distance medley with Addison Gannon, Hanna Fouch, Anderson and Kaycee Pittman;…
Read MorePrepare for severe weather
Greene County is at enhanced risk for severe weather Sunday evening from 8 pm through Monday at 9 am. Wind gusts of up to 75 mph are possible. The risk of severe weather in Greene County is also enhanced Monday May 18 after 6 pm. Storms are expected to begin in western Iowa and eastern Nebraska, pushing east throughout the…
Read MoreMedical center foundation, auxiliary present scholarships to pursue healthcare careers
From future nurses and lab professionals to students pursuing human services and biology degrees, 10 local students are taking the next step toward careers in healthcare with the help of the Greene County Medical Center Foundation and Auxiliary scholarship programs. “We are proud to support students who are choosing careers dedicated to caring for others,” said Foundation director, Nancy Houska.…
Read MoreSupervisors give final approval to Schoolboy Soldiers monument, take care of routine business
The Greene County supervisors at their May 11 meeting approved easements for Red Lion Solar to place solar installations at the secondary roads building in Jefferson, Spring Lake Park, and the new jail. That followed a public hearing attended by no one. The supervisors gave final approval for the verbiage on the Schoolboy Soldiers of Rippey monuments. One will be…
Read MoreDelores Finch, 1937 – 2026
Delores Darlene (Esdohr) Finch, the daughter of Romayne and Gladys (Kotas) Esdohr was born December 28, 1937, in Scranton. She graduated from Scranton Consolidated School in 1955. On April 6, 1956, Delores married Richard Dean Finch at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson. They became the parents of two sons, David and Dale. Delores worked for several years as a secretary at…
Read MoreJanice Strawn, 1936 – 2026
Funeral services will be held for Jan Strawn, 89, of Jefferson May 23 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home, Jefferson. Interment will be in the Greenbrier Township Cemetery, rural Jefferson, Greene County, IA. Janice Roberta (Watson) Strawn was born September 15, 1936, to Fred and R. Maxine (Bryan) Watson in Jefferson. Jan was raised in Bayard. In 1954, she graduated from Bayard Community…
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