A few days of welcome rainfall meant Iowa farmers had 4.1 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending May 29, 2022, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork activities included planting, cutting hay, and applying chemicals. Topsoil moisture conditions across Iowa rated 1 percent very short, 10 percent short, 80 percent adequate and 9 percent surplus. In…
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Covid transmission rate still HIGH
The number of Greene County residents testing positive for Covid-19 continues to increase and is still HIGH, according to Greene County public health director Becky Wolf. She said the increase is part of a trend spreading west across Iowa. She asked county residents to consider the following recommendations to bring the Covid transmission level in the county back to LOW:…
Read MoreSupervisors hear update on proposed CO2 pipeline
Use of eminent domain still a possibility ~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline “Eminent domain is a last resort,” Summit Carbon Solutions representative Paul Phillips told the Greene County board of supervisors at the regular meeting on May 23. “We’re not here to bully the community.” Phillips and Riley Gibson gave the supervisors an update on the proposed carbon pipeline. The…
Read MoreAn ‘Ocean of Possibilities’ at the Jefferson public library this summer
Readers are invited to dive into the depths of the ocean this summer with the Jefferson public library free summer reading programs. With a theme of an “Ocean of Possibilities,” there will be five summer reading programs for youth of all ages to explore. The summer reading program will include an infant-preschool program, a school age (K-4th grade) program and…
Read MoreMemorial Day services slated
The American Legion and the Department of Defense request “This Memorial Day Americans pause to remember the brave men and women who have given their lives in defense of our nation, from the Revolutionary War to the worldwide war on terrorism.” Scranton Township Cemetery at 9:45 am, at the Scranton Township Cemetery Guests will be welcomed, followed by a prayer…
Read MoreSundaes on Sunday at Pleasant Hill
The Pleasant Hill Memorial Committee, which oversees the maintenance and programming at historic Pleasant Hill Church in the southeast part of Greene County, is hosting Memorial Day Weekend homecoming event on Sunday, May 29. Sundaes on Sunday will start with an ice cream sundae social at 5 pm, followed at 5:30 pm by a memorial program, featuring patriotic music by…
Read MoreCounty schools tell honor students
Both school districts in the county held commencement exercises last weekend. Paton-Churdan graduated 16 seniors Saturday, May 21. Greene County awarded diplomas to 78 students Sunday, May 22.
Read MoreWetrich hired as events and tourism coordinator
Jefferson Matters: A Main Street & Chamber Community has hired Matt Wetrich as events and tourism coordinator. Wetrich brings 15 years of experience in developing, marketing, and implementing public programming and events. He was the co-organizer of Jefferson’s RAGBRAI overnight stop in 2018, and he has been instrumental in implementing and marketing the BOOST organization and event. “Being a part…
Read MoreNY artist at Jeff library during Bell Tower Festival
The Jefferson public library and Friends of the Library are bringing New York artist and author Michael Albert’s “Modern Pop Art Experience” to the Bell Tower Festival this year. Participants in this unique art activity will get to meet the artist and participate in a hands-on workshop experience to create their own 8” x 10” “Cerealism” art collage with Albert’s…
Read MoreCrop progress catching up to 5-year average
Weather conditions allowed farmers to gain ground on spring planting with 5.4 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending May 22, 2022, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork activities included planting and spraying when winds allowed. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 3 percent very short, 17 percent short, 76 percent adequate and 4 percent surplus.…
Read MoreGrCo school board plans for next year
Adds cheerleading as shared activity with Paton-Churdan Paton-Churdan and Greene County boys have played football together as a team for decades. Now, finally, P-C girls – and boys, if they’d like – will be able to try out for the Ram football cheerleading squad. The same goes for wrestling. The Greene County Schools board of education at its May 18…
Read MoreMedical center returning to universal masking
Covid transmission level climbs again Until this week, the level for Greene County has been LOW. As of Thursday, May 19, the level increased to HIGH. Given the current community transmission level and numbers of positive cases, Greene County Medical Center will return to universal masking for all visitors and staff effective Monday, May, 23. The Medical Center and Family Medicine…
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