The second annual Winter Festival: Celebration of Trees is Friday, Dec. 10, from 5 to 9 pm, and Saturday, Dec. 11, from 9 am to 7 pm at the Elks lodge, 103 W. Harrison St, in Jefferson. Although there is no admission fee, attendees are encouraged to contribute to a free will donation to help cover the cost of the…
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Supes hear info about proposed CO2 pipeline
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline Representatives of Summit Carbon Solutions presented information about their company and their inspection services of a proposed carbon dioxide pipeline through Greene County at the Nov. 29 meeting of the Greene County board of supervisors. Quinn Slaven and Rod Dillon from Summit Carbon attended through Zoom and told the board their company is headquartered in…
Read MoreRiedesel retires from GCMC board
Jewett appointed to fill remainder of term The Greene County Medical Center has a new trustee. Angie Jewett was appointed to fill a vacancy created when Ralph Riedesel submitted his resignation from the board of trustees. His letter stated: “I have decided to retire from the board of trustees effective November 22, 2021. It has been a rewarding experience serving…
Read MoreGrowing season ends, Naig optimistic about ’22 season
“This week marks the end of the 2021 weekly crop progress and condition report from USDA NASS,” said Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig. “Over the last year, we’ve seen how resilient Iowa agriculture is in the face of weather challenges and persistent dryness. Drought conditions are still lingering in some parts of the state but given the wet weather…
Read MoreCovid transmission rate still high, vaccination rate not increasing
The Greene County public health department is monitoring the emergence of the Omicron variant of Covid-19. The variant has not yet been reported in the United States. It was first detected in South Africa, but has spread to several other countries, including Canada. “As we learn more about this new variant, we will share that information via radio, print and…
Read MoreSupes hear about being tough on crime and plans to boost workforce
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline Greene County attorney Thomas Laehn wants it known that Greene County will not be an easy place to get away with criminal acts. He reported to the county supervisors at their Nov. 22 meeting that he has cleared a backlog of cases that formed while court activities were limited due to the Covid-19 pandemic. He…
Read MoreSeasonal music, live concerts planned for bell tower
The upcoming Christmas season will be celebrated from the Mahanay Bell Tower with carillon music played throughout the day. A variety of tunes will continue after each hour from 8 am to 8 pm coordinated by Bill Monroe. Christmas Tower Tunes Live concerts will be played by local Mahanay Maestros each Sunday from 12:15 to 12:30 pm and Thursday from…
Read MoreBoyd becomes Scranton mayor, but openings on council remain
~by The Scranton Journal Jerry Boyd officially became the mayor of Scranton at the Nov. 9 city council meeting following his election earlier in the month. Before he could do that, he had to resign his council seat, leaving a vacancy on the council. Dustin Gibson took the oath of office for a council seat following the election. In the…
Read MoreAg Coffee with discussion of carbon credits slated for Dec. 9
Greene County Extension & Outreach is hosting a series of Ag Coffee events, bringing farmers and other agricultural professionals together for an informal discussion on current Ag topics. The first Ag Coffee is slated for Thursday, Dec. 9, from 9:30 to 11 am at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds. The topic will be carbon credits with Alexis Stevens,…
Read MoreCommunity Tree Lighting slated for Dec. 5
Thomas Jefferson Gardens will host a Community Tree Lighting in the Gardens on Sunday, Dec. 5, at 5:30 pm. People of all ages are invited to join the fun of the countdown to lighting the tree and a special appearance of Santa Claus. There will be treats as well. Music will be provided by a special Bell Tower Live during…
Read MoreBeta Tau Delta donations make zoo trip possible for local children
What do a giraffe, train and lions have in common? They were all shouted out as favorite attractions for more than 120 elementary students from Greene County and Paton-Churdan schools who were guests recently of Jefferson’s Beta Tau Delta sorority at the Blank Park Zoo. The sorority, through community donations, paid for school bus transportation and all the day’s activities…
Read MoreHarvest nearly complete, cover crops are up
Dry weather with only spotty light showers allowed Iowa’s farmers 6.1 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Nov. 21, 2021, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included harvesting, baling corn stalks, applying fertilizer and anhydrous, and fall tillage. Cover crops are up and green in many areas. Topsoil moisture levels statewide rated 2 percent…
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