The Greene County supervisors spent much of their Jan. 19 meeting serving as trustees of Drainage District 20, primarily north and east of Churdan. The public hearing was opened Dec. 8, and remained open until the Jan. 19 meeting, allowing landowners in the district time to file an objection to the project if they desired. Total cost of the project…
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Sheriff’s office partners with IA Dept of Rev for tobacco, nicotine, vape product education, enforcement
The Greene County sheriff’s office has taken a pledge to keep tobacco, alternative nicotine, and vapor products out of the hands of Greene County underage persons. Known as I-PLEDGE, the program is a partnership with the Iowa Department of Revenue to educate local retailers and to enforce Iowa’s tobacco, alternative nicotine, and vapor product laws. Since the program’s inception in…
Read MoreBits and pieces and a dash of Amendments
~a column by Colleen O’Brien A new US Postal Service rule, which I just discovered became effective on Christmas Eve, 2025, is cunning: it changes postmarks to regional processing centers, not my local post office. The date stamped on the outside of the envelope might be days after I actually put it in my own mailbox to be picked up, impacting deadlines for…
Read MoreShare the love – Send a valentine to an Extended Care patient
This Valentine’s Day Greene County Medical Center invites area communities to share a little extra love with the patients in the Extended Care unit, and it’s as easy as signing a card. The six patients who call Extended Care home would love to hear from you. Handmade cards or store-bought valentines, cheerful notes or even a child-created masterpiece are all…
Read MoreView from my window: Dog days of winter, 2026
JAN. 18, 2026 My heart and my brain are filled with concern and anguish about the events occurring in neighboring Minnesota and other points in the country, so we are going to be more relaxed this week. My husband and I are both very fond and spoil our 4-year-old dog, Bella. She is a Maremma, which means she looks very…
Read MoreWeary Ramblers wins at International Blues Challenge
~Special to GreeneCountyNewsOnline Weary Ramblers, based in Jefferson, won the solo/duo category of the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN, on Jan. 17, 2026. In addition, Weary Ramblers member Chad Elliott of Jefferson won Best Guitarist in the solo/duo category. “It was a surreal moment for the two of us. We both were honored and so proud to represent the…
Read MoreAdults encouraged to attend program on bullying, cyberbullying
Parents and community members are encouraged to attend “From the Playground to the Screen,” a program addressing conflict, bullying and cyberbullying. The program is slated for Thursday, Jan. 29, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in the Greene County High School auditorium. Speaker will be Robert Hackenson Jr. His presentation will include tips on coaching your child through conflict; teaching conversation…
Read MoreDeadline approaches for Bell Tower of Fame Award nominations
Carole Custer, chair of the Bell Tower of Fame Award selection committee, has announced a Friday, Feb. 13 deadline for submission of nominations for consideration for this year’s award. The selection committee is comprised of past Bell Tower Festival chairs and the award is presented at opening ceremonies of the annual Bell Tower Festival in Jefferson in June. The award…
Read MoreRegistration open for dementia prevention program
What if small, realistic changes you make today could significantly lower your risk of dementia tomorrow? Research highlighted by Brain Help & Hope shows that up to 70 percent of dementia risk is linked to lifestyle factors we can influence. That means there is real, evidence-based hope, and Greene County Public Health is bringing it straight to you. Beginning Tuesday, March…
Read More4-H news
The Greenbrier 4-H club kicked off the new year with a meeting on Jan. 13 in Clover Hall at the Greene County Fairgrounds. The gathering started with a roll call introducing the new members of Walker Barrett, Wyatt Christensen, Logan Gierstorf, Caitlin Hawkins, Destiny Hofbauer, Niyah Hoyt, Brecken Klauer, Chase McDonough, Cody Pope, and Tristan Woodley. Members received their annual…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – January 2026
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Saturday, Jan. 31: 6:22 am a deputy assisted the Jefferson police department with responding to an assault in the 100 block of W. Monroe St in Jefferson. At 7:45 am Tythaniel Sinkuler, 36, of Jefferson was booked into the county jail on charges of domestic assault impeding air/blood…
Read MoreGrCo school board okays girls wresting, ag ed purchase
The Greene County Schools activity calendar for 2026-27 will include girls wrestling for middle and high school students. Eight middle school girls are wrestling this season with four meets scheduled. However, the program must be officially approved by the board before a full season can be scheduled. That approval came at the Jan. 14 board meeting. Activities director Dave Wright…
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