~by Denise O’Brien Van for the Historical Society In honor of the nation’s 250th anniverary, the public is invited to a Sunday, June 14, cemetery walk at Pleasant Hill Church at 1794 Redwood Ave., southeast of Jefferson near Squirrel Hollow. The walk, which begins at 2 pm, will feature local residents re-enacting the lives of several Greene County pioneers who…
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State climatologist reports interesting week of weather
There were 4.9 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 7, 2026, which is 0.2 days more than last year, when there were 4.7 days suitable for fieldwork. Topsoil moisture condition across the state rated 5 percent very short, 19 percent short, 67 percent adequate, and 9 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture condition rated 5 percent very short, 21…
Read MoreAmerican Legion places news signs at cemeteries for Memorial Day
Every year Jefferson’s American Legion Post #11 searches for a project that will benefit military veterans and their families as well as the local community. This year’s project came to us. Bill Berger of the Elks Club asked us at the close of Memorial Day 2025 if the Legion could replace the two signs that are placed at the entrance…
Read MoreGroundbreaking event Tuesday at the Weldon
The interested public is invited to a groundbreaking event Tuesday, June 9, at 4:30 pm at the site of the Weldon rental housing development, 915 N. Maple St, in Jefferson. The development will include 50 one-, two-, and three-bedroom units. Completion will take 15-16 months.
Read MoreCourthouse HVAC project nearly complete
The HVAC project at the courthouse will be 90 percent completed by the end of the week, building official Chuck Wenthold told the county supervisors at their June 1 meeting. The old boiler has been completely removed and work on the roof installing chillers for air conditioning is completed. County attorney Thomas Laehn had told the supervisors a jury trial…
Read MoreGreene County primary results mirror state results
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)…
Read MoreNational 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…
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