Exception is Republican governor’s race A total of 1,150 Greene County voters – 18.75 percent – participated in the June 2 primary election. Of those, 722 voted Republican ballots and 428 voted Democratic ballots. Races for the Republican nomination for U.S. senator and governor were contested. Ashley Hinson was the winner in the Senate race, receiving 572 votes (82.18 percent)…
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Greene County magistrate court, week ending May 29
In Greene County magistrate court Madison Meyers of Jefferson was granted a deferred judgment after pleading guilty to a charge of assault. She was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge and was placed on probation to Boone/Greene County Probation for one year. She must complete any recommendations of a substance abuse evaluation. Court costs were $60. Keith David Kokeng of…
Read MoreNational leader of BPO Does is 2026 Bell Tower of Fame Award recipient
The Bell Tower of Fame Award recognizes someone who has lived in Greene County sometime in their life and whose professional or personal accomplishments have brought international, national or statewide recognition for which Greene County is proud. When anyone in local, state or leadership positions of the Patriotic Order of Does is asked to name a person who has had…
Read MoreA few quotes to ponder
~by Colleen O’Brien Eighty-year-old Vicki Robin, author of a book that sold more than a million copies worldwide — Your Money or Your Life — about financial management by individuals, based on happiness instead of money: “If you live for having it all, what you have is never enough.” Who does that sound like? Celebrated as one of the world’s wealthiest and…
Read MoreRippey library plans prairie walk with county naturalist
The Rippey public library is hosting an adult Prairie Walk with Greene County naturalist Jacob Fernholtz along the Rippey railroad right-of-way Thursday, June 11. Participants will meet at the library at 10:30 am and walk together as Fernholz identifies and discusses Iowa plants and prairie features along the way. All are welcome.
Read MoreView from my window – Water testing in Greene County
May 31, 2026 As a member of the Friends of the Parks, Greene County Iowa I was recently a tag along/recorder for veteran water tester and Greene County outdoor activist Bob Rye. I was a part of the five teams on Tuesday, May 19, that tested water in 35 different creeks, sloughs, and rivers in Greene County. For the past…
Read MoreApplications available for clearing projects in 144 corridor
Applications are now available from the 144 Corridor Housing Initiative (144 CHI) for clearing and demolition of unsightly houses and buildings in each of the four incorporated cities in Greene County served by 144 CHI—Paton, Dana, Grand Junction and Rippey. Criteria for funding a demo project include an overall plan to improve the property, bids from an established demolition company,…
Read MoreFree meals for kids June 8- July 31
Free breakfast and lunch will be available through Greene County Schools for all Greene County children ages 18 and younger from Monday, June 8, through Friday, July 31. Students must be present when picking up meals. Four meal sites will provide meals as follows: Greene County Elementary School in Jefferson, Monday-Friday: Lunch, served from 11 am to 12:30 pm. Breakfast…
Read MoreBuild Your Own Business returns June 16 with focus on tax and legal essentials
Entrepreneurs, business owners, and aspiring business leaders are invited to attend the second session of BYOB: Build Your Own Business on Tuesday, June 16. The quarterly series is designed to help local entrepreneurs learn, connect, and grow through practical education and networking opportunities. This session, titled Tax & Legal Essentials, will feature a panel of local and regional experts who …
Read MoreLocal FFA officers attend training
Each year the Southwest District and Iowa FFA officers plan and facilitate Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) conferences for FFA members. The Atlantic FFA chapter welcomed FFA chapters from all over the Southwest district on Monday, June 1. The Greene County FFA chapter had four members attend – Eli Glawe, Jaelynn Hedges, Rylan Hostetler and Makenzie Wahl. While at Atlantic,…
Read MoreJeff council sees plans for Westwood sidewalk project, also learns about ag-style drainage issues
The Jefferson city council spent most of its May 26 meeting talking about concrete and tree roots. City engineer Jim Leiding of Bolten & Menk presented the plans, specifications, and opinion of probable cost for the Westwood sidewalk project and work on the alley north of Doc’s Stadium. The probable cost for the sidewalk project is $883,523, with $$65,181 as…
Read MoreSupervisors move forward in seeking payment from UP Railroad for drainage work completed
Greene County continues to deal with Union Pacific Railroad over unpaid work along the railroad right-of-way east of Scranton. County attorney Thomas Laehn updated the county supervisors on the possible litigation at their May 26 meeting. The supervisors previously okayed Laehn hiring Hoyt, Morain and Hommer law firm to pursue the approximately $40,000 UP owes for repair work completed in…
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