Continuous color from spring to fall distinguishes the flower garden of Donna and Cliff Smith, homeowners of the Jefferson Garden Club’s July yard of the month selection. Since 2009, when the Smiths built the home at 206 Briarwood Bend in Jefferson, Donna has made perennial flower selections that would bloom in succession throughout the spring, summer and fall. As perennials,…
Read MoreYear: 2026
After the Fourth
~by Colleen O’Brien The Fourth of July this year was perfect nostalgia – a late afternoon potluck in the country, friends and friendly people I’d not met before, interesting and fun conversations, happy children running around, fab food – a Chicago original chip dip of garlic and spinach, 20 pounds of smoked pork, mac and cheese [I think at least…
Read MoreCancer by the numbers: Greene County
Iowa has one of the fastest-growing cancer incidence rates in the nation, making local conversations about prevention, screening and treatment more important than ever. On Monday, July 27, Greene County residents will have the opportunity to learn what the latest cancer data reveals about our communities during the Cancer in Iowa: 99 Counties Project. This is a collaborative effort from…
Read More144 CHI awards $17K in grants to homeowners
Eighteen homeowners in Rippey, Paton and Grand Junction were recently awarded matching grants for exterior improvements by the 144 Corridor Housing Initiative (CHI 144). A total of $16,826 in grant awards were made for a wide range of improvements, including new roofing and gutters, tree removal, landscaping, and new decks, doors and windows, The awards were made by a review…
Read MoreInk Society, Historical Society present Dreamhouse Voices: Unboxed
What stories live inside the Dreamhouse? What happens when we step outside it? The Jefferson public library’s Ink Society invites the community to Dreamhouse Voices: Unboxed, a unique evening of original poetry and prose inspired by the Greene County Historical Society Museum’s summer Barbie exhibit. The public reading will take place Saturday, July 18, from 6 to 7:30 pm at…
Read MoreRain the big story for farmers during week ending July 5
Farmers had 4.2 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 5, 2026. This is 0.6 days less than last year, when there were 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 1 percent very short, 10 percent short, 71 percent adequate, and 18 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture condition across the state rated 3 percent very…
Read MoreP. Naylor – Invitation to meet Ag Sec candidate Chris Jones at the fair
Greene County knows the value of agriculture. Our farmers work hard, doing the best they can for their land and their communities while the industry demands that they produce more and more. Farmer stress is real as input prices rise but prices for the crops do not keep up. At the same time, water quality, especially nitrates in drinking water,…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending July 3
In Greene County district court Travis Ryan Armstrong, 37, of Scranton was sentenced June 30 to five years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of possession of methamphetamine- third offense. The prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation to the Iowa Department of Correctional Services for two years. He must undergo…
Read MoreTopics, times told for Fair Chats
Once again, it’s time for the Greene County Fair. That means it’s also time for the Greene County Historical Society’s annual “Fair Chats.” These informal mini-programs feature local speakers talking about history. In 2026, there will be three. They’re a chance to pull up a chair and learn something about our county. On Friday, July 10, at 11 am, former…
Read MoreTalk of roads, speed limits takes much of supervisors’ June 29 meeting
Motorists on Greene County paved roads can legally drive 60 mph with the July 1 change by the governor of the speed limit on state roads. The county supervisors at their June 29 meeting discussed speed limits with sheriff Jack Williams and county engineer Wade Weiss. Williams said he had received several phone calls asking if the county would change…
Read MoreSupper and concert in the park will mark July 4 in Churdan
The Churdan public library will host the Town and Country Band as part of the library’s July 4th celebration Saturday, July 4, at 7 pm. The band will perform patriotic music under the direction of Snowy Anderson. Please be sure to bring your lawn chairs to enjoy the free concert in the park. The band will accept donations to allow…
Read MoreCapitol Roundup
~by State Senator Jesse Green We love holidays and celebrations. They are important because we are a forgetful people, and we need these events to help us remember timeless truths or milestones that have helped our lives. Our America 250 celebration is no different. This milestone has provided us with an opportunity to grow in our understanding of how our…
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