Harvest is in full swing across Iowa, but behind a normal year due to the recent wet conditions. Crop report – There were 5.5 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Oct. 11, 2026. Topsoil moisture condition rated 5 percent short, 72 percent adequate, and 23 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture condition rated 6 percent short, 72 percent adequate, and…
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Iowa history program, trivia challenge part of Iowa author’s Oct. 22 visit
Are you familiar with the Cedar Rapids sisters who gained national fame by allowing audiences to throw food at them during their performances? How well do you know Iowa history? An Iowa history trivia challenge will be part of a program titled “Iowa’s Rogues & Heroes” on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 5:30 pm at the Milwaukee Depot located next to…
Read MoreAmerican Legion oratorical contest can net college scholarships
Greene County High School students along with homeschooled students in grades 9-12 are invited to compete in the annual American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program. Your local American Legion Post #11 will conduct the High School Oratorical Scholarship Program – “A Constitutional Speech Contest” – before Dec. 7.The deadline to apply is Nov. 1. In addition to the awards…
Read MoreRound up for after-prom at Fareway this week
Customers at the Jefferson Fareway store can round up the total of their purchases this week, Oct. 12-17 to benefit the Greene County High School after-prom event. Pictured are after-prom chair Sean Sebourn with his daughter Eloise, and Seth Zabel of Fareway. Greene County prom is Saturday, April 17, 2027.
Read MoreLocal author to give talk at Jefferson public library
The Jefferson public library will host Iowa author Pamela Fritz Davis at an author talk on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 2:30 pm at the library. Davis lives in Grand Junction and has recently published two books. Davis has written poetry and prose for many years, but only last year decided to publish her work and give public readings. Davis is…
Read MoreIowa Medicaid changes
Take action now to protect your coverage Changes coming to Iowa Medicaid could affect some Greene County residents enrolled in the Iowa Health and Wellness Plan (IHAWP). Greene County Medical Center staff is encouraging members to learn what the changes mean for them now, before a notice arrives or a renewal deadline approaches. Beginning Dec. 1, 2026, certain IHAWP members…
Read MoreGreene County Medical Center Foundation suggests ‘Give Smarter’
Charitable giving is about more than writing a check. The recent Smart Charitable Giving Seminar at Greene County Medical Center explored strategies for gifts you are already planning to make while potentially allowing you to keep more of your own money. Max Nees, CFP®, of Journey Financial and Ross Martens, CPA of Martens & Associates shared tips for practical planning involving qualified…
Read MoreOrnamental, turfgrass pest control course Nov. 4
Preregister before Oct, 28 for fall commercial pesticide applicator Continuing Instruction Course Jefferson, Iowa – Iowa State University and Outreach Greene County office will host an Ornamental and Turfgrass Pest Control Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026. The program provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) is available at…
Read MoreRibbon cut Wednesday at The Jeffersonian
A line of people at the entrance to The Jeffersonian Wednesday afternoon harkened back to decades when students flowed through the doors to go to school. Some of those in line were returning to their old haunt, to where they went to high school. A ribbon cutting event was held Oct. 7 at the 1921 three-story brick building in Jefferson.…
Read MoreThe Capitol Roundup
~by State Senator Jesse Green This offseason, my goal has been to write a newsletter whenever I see a statewide topic mischaracterized on the campaign trail. My last newsletter, published a few months ago, focused on health care in Iowa and the dangers of certain misinformed beliefs regarding how our system is managed. Recently, affordability has become a dominant topic…
Read MoreTree planting planned for Oct. 12
The Jefferson tree committee will again plant trees in Jefferson with Greene County Schools students on Monday, Oct. 12, beginning at 8:30 am. These plantings are always popular with both students and tree committee members. Brad Riphagen (pictured, right, GCNO file photo) has ordered 90 trees from Papio Valley Nursery in Papillion, NE, at a cost of around $10,000. They…
Read MoreTis the season…
~by Pastor David Cunningham To the delight of many drivers, the State of Iowa increased the speed limit on most rural roadways to 60 mph. To no one’s surprise this became permission for some drivers to think they can go 70 mph using the “They won’t stop me for going 10 mph over” mentality. Even before the change, I witnessed…
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