Exception is Republican governor’s race A total of 1,150 Greene County voters – 18.75 percent – participated in the June 2 primary election. Of those, 722 voted Republican ballots and 428 voted Democratic ballots. Races for the Republican nomination for U.S. senator and governor were contested. Ashley Hinson was the winner in the Senate race, receiving 572 votes (82.18 percent)…
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National leader of BPO Does is 2026 Bell Tower of Fame Award recipient
The Bell Tower of Fame Award recognizes someone who has lived in Greene County sometime in their life and whose professional or personal accomplishments have brought international, national or statewide recognition for which Greene County is proud. When anyone in local, state or leadership positions of the Patriotic Order of Does is asked to name a person who has had…
Read MoreRippey library plans prairie walk with county naturalist
The Rippey public library is hosting an adult Prairie Walk with Greene County naturalist Jacob Fernholtz along the Rippey railroad right-of-way Thursday, June 11. Participants will meet at the library at 10:30 am and walk together as Fernholz identifies and discusses Iowa plants and prairie features along the way. All are welcome.
Read MoreApplications available for clearing projects in 144 corridor
Applications are now available from the 144 Corridor Housing Initiative (144 CHI) for clearing and demolition of unsightly houses and buildings in each of the four incorporated cities in Greene County served by 144 CHI—Paton, Dana, Grand Junction and Rippey. Criteria for funding a demo project include an overall plan to improve the property, bids from an established demolition company,…
Read MoreFree meals for kids June 8- July 31
Free breakfast and lunch will be available through Greene County Schools for all Greene County children ages 18 and younger from Monday, June 8, through Friday, July 31. Students must be present when picking up meals. Four meal sites will provide meals as follows: Greene County Elementary School in Jefferson, Monday-Friday: Lunch, served from 11 am to 12:30 pm. Breakfast…
Read MoreBuild Your Own Business returns June 16 with focus on tax and legal essentials
Entrepreneurs, business owners, and aspiring business leaders are invited to attend the second session of BYOB: Build Your Own Business on Tuesday, June 16. The quarterly series is designed to help local entrepreneurs learn, connect, and grow through practical education and networking opportunities. This session, titled Tax & Legal Essentials, will feature a panel of local and regional experts who …
Read MoreJeff council sees plans for Westwood sidewalk project, also learns about ag-style drainage issues
The Jefferson city council spent most of its May 26 meeting talking about concrete and tree roots. City engineer Jim Leiding of Bolten & Menk presented the plans, specifications, and opinion of probable cost for the Westwood sidewalk project and work on the alley north of Doc’s Stadium. The probable cost for the sidewalk project is $883,523, with $$65,181 as…
Read MoreSupervisors move forward in seeking payment from UP Railroad for drainage work completed
Greene County continues to deal with Union Pacific Railroad over unpaid work along the railroad right-of-way east of Scranton. County attorney Thomas Laehn updated the county supervisors on the possible litigation at their May 26 meeting. The supervisors previously okayed Laehn hiring Hoyt, Morain and Hommer law firm to pursue the approximately $40,000 UP owes for repair work completed in…
Read More3D bow shoot Saturday will benefit Greene County Squirrel Hollow Park
All bow hunters are invited to the first annual 3D bow shoot Saturday, June 6, from 10 am to 3 pm at Squirrel Hollow Park. The event is sponsored by the Friends of Greene County Iowa Parks and hosted by Greene County Conservation. Bow enthusiasts will enjoy a 20-target 3D archery course set in the Squirrel Hollow Wildlife Area. Participants…
Read MoreChurdan Fun Day slated for June 6
An entire day of activities is planned for Churdan Fun Day Saturday, June 6. Highlights will be the ribbon cutting at 8 am for the new shelter house at the city park, and an All-School Reunion in the evening. The festivities begin at 8 am with a ribbon cutting for the new shelter house at the city park. Light refreshments…
Read MoreFarmers market opens June 9
The Greene County farmers market season begins Tuesday, June 9, in the commercial building at the Greene County fairgrounds in Jefferson. Hours are 4 pm to 6:30 pm. The Greene County Cattlemen Association will grill burgers that evening. Farmers market vendors will accept benefits in the WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program.
Read MoreCemetery Walk slated at Pleasant Hill
A cemetery walk with music and reenactors will be held Sunday, June 14, at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, located northwest of Pleasant Hill Memorial church in Grant Township. An open house at the church will begin at 1 pm, with the cemetery walk at 2 pm. The event is presented by Pleasant Hill Memorial, Greene County Genealogical Society, the Pioneer Cemetery…
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