Construction of the new animal shelter is progressing. Jefferson building and zoning officer Chad Stevens reported to the Jefferson city council at its Oct. 24 meeting that substantial completion is now set for Nov. 18. Stevens also reported that developer/builder Andy Roland has started construction on two lots he purchased from the city – a duplex on S. Olive St…
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Robby Pedersen, RVP~1875 topic of Historical Society program
~by Chuck Offenburger for the Greene County Historical Society Robby Pedersen, the master craftsman of heirloom furniture in Jefferson, will tell the fascinating story of his career and RVP~1875 business this Friday, Nov. 4, at the monthly lunch and program of the Greene County Historical Society, meeting this time at the United Methodist Church in Scranton The $10 lunch is…
Read MoreNominations open for ABC Award
Jefferson Matters: A Main Street & Chamber Community (JM:MS&CC) is seeking nominations for the 2022 ABC Award. Nominations should be submitted by Wednesday, Nov. 23, at 4 pm. The award will be presented later at the Community Appreciation Night in 2023. The ABC Award (Above and Beyond the Call) is presented annually to an individual or couple who through their…
Read MoreCounty to receive land from W. Teagarden’s estate
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors accepted a gift of land from the estate of the late Wallace Teagarden at the meeting Oct. 24. The 60-acre tract located in section 30 of North Junction Township will become the second wildlife refuge in the county. Teagarden specified in his will that the gift be “under the…
Read MoreMannel recognized for professional excellence in Extension work
Recognizing the need for women-centered educational programs for farm women, Lori Mannel has spent nearly a decade offering programs of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach at the local level. Mannel, the county extension director in Greene County, was awarded the “County Professional Excellence” honor during the annual ANR professional development conference Oct. 11-12 in Ames. The award recognizes a…
Read MoreJava and Jazz returns to Greene County
Java and Jazz returns to Greene County High School Saturday, Nov. 12. This year’s event will feature the Greene County High School jazz band and the Iowa State University Jazz Ensemble with coffee donated by Greene Bean Coffee. The ISU ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Mike Giles, includes Greene County graduate Clay Peters. Java and Jazz will begin at…
Read MoreLots of Socks & More drive starts Oct. 30
Greene County RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program is holding its 14th annual Lots of Socks & More drive Oct. 30 through Nov. 20. Clothing a child/youth today can be expensive, especially for families with a limited budget. So,RSVP Volunteer Program invites Greene County residents to make a difference in the life of a child and/or youth by donating to this year’s…
Read MoreHospice care topic of Community Conversation
Several UnityPoint at Home hospice professionals, including medical director Rebecca Lachenmaier, director Monica Frentess, clinical supervisor Sarah Borgeson, social worker Leslie Schulte, chaplain Dave Swinton, and nurses Molly Ritter, Kim Tasler, Nikki Colby and Lindsay Fluharty will explain the services they provide at the Community Conversation Thursday, Nov. 3, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson. Light refreshments will be served…
Read MoreSoybean harvest nearly complete
State sees wild swing in temperatures Row crop harvest remained ahead of average as Iowa’s farmers had 6.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Oct. 23, 2022, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork included harvesting row crops, fall tillage, and applying fall fertilizer. Dry conditions resulted in some field fires being reported during harvest. Topsoil…
Read MoreCommunity Players bring “See How They Run” back for 50th anniversary
The Community Players of Greene County are marking the 50th anniversary of the group’s first production with a reprise of that 1972 production. The Players will present “See How They Run”, a farce by Philip King, Nov. 4-6. The Community Players, led by president David Harris, brought in Ogden High School drama coach John Lee to direct in 1972. The…
Read MoreGrCo school board sees proficiency data from start of school year
The Greene County Schools board of education at its Oct. 19 regular meeting got a look at baseline data for student proficiency in math and reading. The data comes from MAP (Measures of Annual Progress) testing done in September in grades K-11. This is the first year the district has used MAP testing. Aggregate scores show 56 percent of elementary…
Read MoreSupervisors adopt new Code of Ordinances
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors formally adopted the new 2022 Code of Ordinances for the county after a second reading at the meeting on Oct. 17. The supervisors waived the third reading. No oral or written objections were received by the board. Supervisor Pete Bardole abstained from the vote because he has property that…
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