Auditor Jane Heun’s last meeting after 22 years in office Greene County sheriff’s deputies, dispatchers and jailers may receive a Christmas in July gift, although they won’t see it until August. Greene County sheriff Jack Williams told the county supervisors at their July 10 meeting that even with 10 percent wage increases that became effective July 1, Greene County wages…
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Finally, a bit of rain helps crops, hay
Western Iowa was the recipient of some much-needed precipitation this week. Farmers, statewide, had 5.3 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 9, 2023, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included cutting hay and spraying crops. Some reports were received of farmers beginning to harvest oats for grain. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated…
Read MoreBoard of adjustment grants conditional use permit for Grand Junction Solar
Adds requirement for GJ Solar to offer money for vegetative screens The Greene County board of adjustment on July 6 approved an application by National Grid Renewables for a conditional use permit for Grand Junction Solar LLC, a utility-size solar energy electricity generating operation south of Grand Junction. The action was taken after a public hearing that lasted more than…
Read MoreSupervisors hear of county attorney’s worries over lights on the bell tower and the ‘Jefferson Chimes’
A week after receiving news that the county’s property and liability insurance increase for this fiscal year is smaller than expected, the Greene County supervisors heard that the increase in the cost of the health insurance provided to county employees will also not see a large increase at renewal time. The supervisors received a mid-year report from Ryan Berven of…
Read MorePublic forum slated about Squirrel Hollow improvements
The Greene County conservation board will hold a public forum to gather input and generate ideas from the public for a proposed master facilities plan for Squirrel Hollow park. The public forum will be held Tuesday, July 11, at 6 pm at the shelter house at the park. Persons who want more information can contact conservation department director Tanner Scheuermann…
Read MoreHistorical Society plans history ‘chats’ for Greene County Fair
The Greene County Historical Society will sponsor four chat sessions about county history Friday and Saturday, July 14 and 15, at the County Fair. All four discussions will take place in the fairgrounds History Building, Friday sessions: 11 am – Evolution of farming; and 1 pm – Fairgrounds race track. Saturday sessions: 11 am – Rippey baseball; and 1 pm…
Read MoreCrop conditions improve as parts of Iowa receive welcome rain
The southern third of Iowa finally received some much-needed rain, which reduced the days suitable for fieldwork to 5.1 during the week ending July 2, 2023, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included cutting hay and spraying crops. Some reports were received of farmers getting equipment ready to start the oat harvest soon. Topsoil moisture condition…
Read MorePalmer praised, thanked at last meeting as Jeff city administrator
Retiring Jefferson city administrator Mike Palmer attended his last city council meeting in that capacity June 27. Palmer’s retirement is effective July 7; the next council meeting is July 11. He thanked the council, calling his 15-year tenure “a good ride.” He credited the council as having “generated a lot of ‘can-do’ attitude that has permeated out to the general…
Read MoreSupervisors hear insurance rates, handle routine business
No additional county funds for new animal shelter until the city of Jefferson asks The Greene County supervisors got good news and almost good news at their June 26 meeting when Joan St Clair of Heritage Insurance reviewed the county’s insurance coverage and rates from the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool (ICAP) and the Iowa Municipalities Workers’ Compensation Association (IMWCA) for…
Read MoreDrive sober traffic enforcement campaign July 1-5
The 4th of July is a time for celebration, full of backyard cookouts, pool parties, and fireworks. The buzz of a drink is not needed to feel the thrill of summer holiday festivities but if you do indulge, plan for a sober ride home. The Iowa Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau is partnering with local law enforcement for the National Highway…
Read MoreCrop condition declining in persistent dry weather
Above average temperatures and below normal precipitation for the week led to 6.0 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 25, 2023, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included cutting hay and spraying crops. The persistent dryness has led to many reports of visible crop stress; however, north central and northeast Iowa received some…
Read MoreCarroll woman killed in four-vehicle collision on Hwy 30 near Scranton
The Iowa State Patrol has released information about a four-vehicle chain reaction fatal collision Monday afternoon on Highway 30 east of Scranton. According to an ISP report, Becky Jo Wolf, 63, of Scranton, had stopped in her 2018 Ford Explorer for road construction east of Forest Ave. Behind her was Harley Marie Smith, 17, of Jefferson in a 2007 Ford…
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