The Scranton Journal submitted a list of questions to the candidates for the contested races in Greene County. Responses were not received from Jefferson city council candidate Susan Bose, Rippey mayor candidate Daniel Brubaker or Paton city council candidates Jacob Bohnet, Colby Keasey, Jimmy Martin, Chris Sprecher, or Paul Subbert. Here are the responses from other candidates: Greene County School…
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GrCo school board adopts strict policy banning student-owned laptops, tablets
Also sets strict rules for use of cell phones The Greene County Schools board of education at its Oct. 18 meeting approved changes to the policy first adopted in 2014 for the use of student-owned laptops or mobile internet devices. The policy now strictly prohibits students from bringing a personal computer or tablet to use at school. Personal cellular phones…
Read MoreSoil moisture levels show slight improvement
Dry and warmer than normal temperatures in Iowa this week resulted in 5.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Oct. 22, 2023, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Corn and soybean harvest continued to be the primary field activities for the week, although there were reports of fertilizer application and fall tillage. Topsoil moisture condition statewide…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Oct. 20
In Greene County district court Steven Bret Wetzel, 54, of Jefferson was sentenced Oct. 18 to 10 days in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of driving while license barred. The jail term was suspended and he was placed on informal probation to the Greene County sheriff for one year. He was fined $855 with…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Oct. 20
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Oct. 18 against Megan Diane Miller of Rockwell City on a charge of public intoxication, amended from interference with official acts. Miller was fine3d $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. The court ruled she is unable to pay restitution for her court appointed attorney or court costs. A judgment for a $105…
Read MoreChurdan Halloween plans told
The town of Churdan has many things planned to celebrate Halloween. On Wednesday, Oct. 25, the Churdan library is sponsoring a morning of trick-or-treat for children who aren’t in school yet. Instead of the children coming in costumes, they will make a character headband and then trick-or-treat along the sidewalk at the school. Anyone who would like to hand out…
Read MoreGrCo FFA members attend Greenhand Fire Up
Each year southwest district and Iowa FFA officers plan and facilitate Greenhand Fire Up Conferences for FFA members in the southwest district. Atlantic High School welcomed FFA chapters from all over the southwest district on Oct. 18,. The Greene County FFA chapter sent six students to represent the chapter at this conference: Mason Lehman, Kaliyah Minnehan, Maggie Reed, Wyatt Babcock,…
Read MoreGreenbrier 4-H packs holiday boxes for children
Greenbrier 4-H youth are helping to impact a few of the millions of children around the world with the simple shoebox they put together. And they may not only be touching the child but the whole family. At their October meeting the Greenbrier members packed 30 boxes with personal care items, as well as accessories and fun things they thought…
Read MoreConsistent watering essential for new trees this fall
Fall is usually a good time to plant trees with mild temperatures and adequate ground moisture. With drought conditions across Iowa this fall, watering newly planted trees on a regular schedule through the 2024 growing season is essential for a strong start and healthy life. Shade trees can reduce heating and cooling costs, improve the air we breathe, add beauty…
Read MoreGrCo school board sees MAP test data
Greene County students are more proficient in reading and math than a year ago, according to data from September MAP (Measures of Annual Progress) testing. School principals shared MAP results at the Oct. 18 school board meeting. This is the second year the district has used the MAP test. Students take the MAP tests three times each year, with their…
Read MoreDecision on Kading housing project should be for financial reasons, not who might live there
~by Victoria Riley, GCNO publisher The proposed construction of workforce housing in Jefferson’s north central neighborhood has brought dozens of residents to the last two city council meetings. While the work of Greene County Development Corporation usually goes unnoticed by most residents, this project – 80 to 140 or so rental units built by Kading Construction to be managed by…
Read MoreFire destroys Midland Power warehouse
A warehouse at Midland Power Cooperative’s Boone administrative office was destroyed in a fire Thursday afternoon, Oct. 19. The 7,500-square-foot warehouse caught fire at approximately 3:30 pm. The building was unoccupied when the fire broke out and all Midland Power employees were safely accounted for. The building, as well as two pickups, an SUV, and a forklift, were destroyed. The…
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