A free hazardous waste collection is slated for Saturday, Aug. 17, from 9 to 11 am on the north side of the courthouse square. The event is for Jefferson residents only. Items that will be accepted include aerosol cleaners and paints; ammonia-based cleaners; antifreeze; batteries (only rechargeable); fertilizers; fluorescent light bulbs (cfls); gasoline and kerosene; oil, lead-based paint; stains, varnishes;…
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Thomas Jefferson Gardens board turning over reins on farmers market
The board of Thomas Jefferson Gardens of Greene County met Aug. 6 and have decided that after this year the Thomas Jefferson Gardens will no longer host the Greene County Farmers Market. “We have enjoyed hosting the farmers market the last three years,” board president Danielle Ross said. “We believe it is a great asset to the community and hope…
Read MoreSupervisors hear CO2 pipeline info, agree to higher deductibles to lower insurance rates
Will send letter to IUC objecting to pipeline The Greene County supervisors heard information at their Aug. 5 meeting from Franklin Township property owner and environmentalist Chris Henning about the carbon dioxide pipeline proposed by Summit Carbon Solutions. The pipeline would run diagonally across Greene County, from the Paton area to the Louis Dreyfus ethanol plant in Grand Junction, and…
Read MoreRural voters to see question on use of LOSST revenue on Nov. 5 ballot
Voters in rural Greene County will once again be asked to change the purpose statement for the county’s local options sales & services tax (LOSST) revenues. The county board of supervisors at their Aug. 5 meeting approved a resolution placing on the Nov. 5 ballot the same question that was on the ballot for a special election last March. Voters…
Read MoreCorn, soybeans behind last year but still near five-year average
Most of the state received rain showers and experienced above average temperatures. These conditions allowed Iowa farmers 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Aug. 4, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included harvesting oats for grain, cutting and baling hay, and applying fungicides. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 1 percent very…
Read MoreNew lights are up, dead trees are down
A new look at Linduska Field this fall comes with some relief and a bit of sadness. First, the relief. The stadium lights have been replaced with galvanized steel poles set on a precast concrete base. Musco Lighting of Oskaloosa put up the new poles in July. School officials will no longer worry during windy events, as the 40-year-old wooden…
Read MoreCruisin’ to the Square this Thursday
All types of cars, trucks, motorcycles and antique tractors, along with vehicle enthusiasts, will be on Jefferson’s historic downtown square for Cruisin’ to the Square Thursday, Aug. 8, from 4:30 to 7 pm. There is no registration fee and day-of registration is available. Prizes will be awarded in several categories – best car, best truck, best motorcycle, best tractor, best…
Read MoreBonds sold for GrCo Schools solar project
Favorable interest rate due to Home State Bank’s being one of the buyers The Greene County Community Schools fared better than anticipated in selling general obligation loan notes to finance installation of solar energy systems at the district’s three school buildings. The GO bonds, which will be repaid with future revenue from the voted physical plant and equipment levy, were…
Read MoreGreat news – the sheriff’s report is back
The sheriff and Jefferson police department reports of daily activities have been missing since May. That’s when both agencies implemented new computer software designed for more efficiency in collecting the information they need for their purposes. Both sheriff Jack Williams and chief of police Mark Clouse continued sending a daily report to local media, but it came as a spread…
Read MoreContract awarded for Grimmell Rd bridge replacement
The Greene County supervisors at their July 29 meeting approved a resolution awarding the contract for replacing the Grimmell Rd bridge over the North Raccoon River to Godbersen-Smith Construction Co of Ida Grove. Five bids were received for the project, all of them below the engineer’s estimate of $2,900,500 for the project. Godbersen’s bid was $2,088,602. County engineer Wade Weiss…
Read More50107 Summerfest this Friday, Saturday
50107 Summerfest will be held Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2-3, in Grand Junction. Most activities will be held on the former school lot unless noted. Festivities start Friday at 4 pm with the opening of the beer tent. Gotcha Games Carnival, food vendors (Borrachos and Kona Ice), Greene County Cattlemen and yard games will start at 5 pm. The carnival…
Read MoreUsed book sale in GJ Saturday
Book bargains will be available at the Summerfest used book sale at the Grand Junction public library Saturday, Aug. 3, from 9 am to noon. The used book sale is part of the annual 50107 Summerfest celebration in Grand Junction. Quality used hardcover and softcover books will be for sale for $1. The Bargain Book Box will feature paperbacks for…
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