The state experienced hot conditions and scattered rain this past week. Iowa farmers averaged 5.3 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Sept. 1, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Activities included preparing for the fall harvest and hay cutting. Topsoil moisture condition statewide rated 2 percent very short, 20 percent short, 76 percent adequate and…
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IUC issues pipeline permit for Summit Carbon Solutions, Phase 1
~by Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch, www.iowacapitaldispatch.com The Iowa Utilities Commission has issued a construction permit for Summit Carbon Solutions’ proposed hazardous liquid pipeline across Iowa. The commission’s decision on August 28 was not unexpected given a June 25 order in which the panel issued a final decision approving the project while requiring Summit Carbon to submit numerous filings demonstrating…
Read MoreJeff city staff plan for dead trees on private property draws much discussion by council
The Jefferson city council had the first of what may be several discussions of ways to address the number of dead trees on private property. The city has removed more than 450 dead trees from the city-owned right-of-way between sidewalks and streets, with about 150 still remaining. The council’s streets committee and city administrator Scott Peterson have drafted a plan…
Read MoreJeff council approves funding for Bell Tower Foundation’s promotions plan
The Jefferson city council at its Aug. 27 meeting approved $12,500 in funding for the Bell Tower Foundation to spend on a marketing plan for 2025. The city had already allocated $7,500 to the bell tower. Carole Custer, past president of the Foundation after 14 years as president, presented the plan. Custer said the additional funding will increase awareness of…
Read MoreDeal’s Orchard next ‘insiders tour’ location
Get “insiders” look at local manufacturers/businesses with exclusive tours For the third time this summer guests will experience a unique “insiders tour” of a local business. On Thursday, Sept. 19, Deal’s Orchard will host this after hours event from 5:30 to 7 pm. The “insiders tours” are organized by the Economic Vitality team of Jefferson Matters for local residents to learn…
Read MoreSupervisors, county attorney discuss how best to oppose Summit’s proposed CO2 pipeline
Summit hosting required public info meeting Aug. 28, 12 pm, Clover Hall, Jefferson The Greene County supervisors expect to consider at their next meeting a resolution in opposition to the carbon dioxide pipeline proposed by Summit Carbon Solutions to run southwest between the ethanol plants in Grand Junction and Coon Rapids. County attorney Thomas Laehn had earlier agreed to draft…
Read MoreSupervisors hear of safety concerns at county park, update to magistrate courtroom
County conservation director Tanner Scheuermann and county engineer Wade Weiss discussed safety issues at the county parks during the county board of supervisors Aug. 26 meeting. Scheuermann reported recently receiving an email from someone with safety concerns at Squirrel Hollow park. The particular concern was a pair of railings near the picnic shelter at the top of a steep cliff.…
Read MoreThe ‘windy guy’ gets verbose about the breezes
~by Denise O’Brien Van for the Historical Society Tom Wind, a Greene County farmer with 25 years of wind at his back, will give a blow by blow overview of the history of wind power at a Greene County Historical Society meeting on Friday, Sept. 6. The free 12:45 pm program, “What is It About? Iowa and Wind Power by…
Read More144 CHI funds six demolition projects
The 144 Corridor Housing Initiative board reports that the first demolition project has been completed. Now in its second year, the 144 CHI is providing a cost share to homeowners in Paton, Dana, Grand Junction and Rippey for exterior home improvements or demolition of unsightly and dilapidated buildings. John Rigler III of Peoples Bank reports that nine applications were received…
Read MoreCorn, bean development both behind last year
The state experienced mostly dry weather last week. These conditions allowed Iowa farmers 6.4 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Aug. 25, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Primary field activities continued to be cutting and baling hay and preparing for the fall harvest. Topsoil moisture condition statewide rated 3 percent very short, 23 percent…
Read MoreRotary awards grants, plans for 2024 auction
The Rotary Club of Jefferson awarded more than $16,000 from its annual auction to not-for-profit projects and entities that serve Greene County. Proceeds from the auction have been distributed since 1999 with more than $600,000 going to non-profits, schools, youth, community projects of all sizes and other initiatives. In addition, the club also awards $8,000 in scholarships to Greene County…
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