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Author: Tori Riley

Supervisors react to info on Summit Carbon Solutions’ proposed pipeline

~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline Speaking carefully in half-sentences and leaving thoughts unfinished, the Greene County board of supervisors discussed several aspects of the proposed Summit carbon-capture pipeline and its proposed pathway through Greene County. An informational meeting hosted by the Sierra Club had been held Aug 8. The supervisors expressed grave concerns about the pipeline at their regular meeting…

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Cruisin’ to the Square a treat for car enthusiasts

Hundreds of car, truck and motorcycle enthusiasts spent last Thursday evening on the courthouse square in Jefferson admiring dozens of vehicles from the 1930s through present days. Cruisin’ to the Square has been held the second Thursday in August for more than 10 years. The vehicles were judged in many categories, with winners as follows: Best car, 1968 Dodge Coronet…

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Have a cup of tea, learn about tiny towns at the museum

~by Denise O’Brien Van for the Greene County Historical Society A third “Leafing through Greene County History” conversation will be held Sunday, Aug. 18, at 2 pm at the Greene County Historical Museum, 219 E. Lincoln Way, in Jefferson. Two presenters will share items from the Historical Society’s collection of newspapers and other historical documents, and then audience members will…

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Scranton tractor ride draws many enthusiasts

Forty-one drivers drove classic tractors in the annual Scranton tractor ride last Saturday morning. Organized by Dawn Rudolph, the route went south, stopping in Bayard at Landus for a mid-morning break. The cool weather was appreciated by the drivers and riders. The event started and ended at the Scranton Community Center.         

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Cooler than normal temps across Iowa

Most of the state experienced dry conditions and cool temperatures which allowed Iowa farmers 6.4 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Aug. 11, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service.  Field activities included harvesting oats for grain, cutting and baling hay, and preparing for the fall harvest. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 3 percent very…

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View from my window: Chicken advice

This is going to be another circuitous column. Promise you will read to the end. Guaranteed to bring you JOY. Our son and his family are on a short vacation. Their two dogs came to stay with us, and I am doing the morning and evening chicken chores for their 11 adult chickens and one rooster who is named Winter…

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End of Summer celebration Aug. 19 in Scranton

An End of Summer celebration is slated for Monday, Aug. 19, at the Scranton Community Center. A supper of hotdogs, hamburgers, chips and water will be served from 6:30 to 8 pm, followed by a showing of the movie “Playing with Fire” at 8 pm. Popcorn will be served the entire evening. Attendees should bring their own seating. The south…

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Special Tower Tunes Live this week

The Greene County High School vocal music department will commandeer the weekly Tower Tunes Live this Wednesday, Aug. 14, from 12:15 to 12:30 pm. Vocal director Dave Heupel will announce the 2025 high school musical by playing songs from it on the carillon. High school students will also perform on the bell tower plaza. Community members are invited to bring…

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