Chuck Offenburger, retired journalist from Cooper and a member of the Greene County Iowa Historical Society board of directors, has been researching the “country churches” of the past and present in the county, and will be sharing his findings in a program on Friday, Sept. 3, at historic St. Patrick’s Catholic Church-Cedar, located about five miles west of Churdan. Historical…
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Walking bridge completed in Paton
Greene County conservation recently completed this walking bridge project next to the John Deere plant in Paton. The bridge is part of a half-mile walking trail through the Vesta and Bill Dixon Wildlife Area. The 20-acre wooded area east of the John Deere plant on the east edge of Paton was given to Greene County four years ago by the children…
Read MoreIowa Central slates classes at GrCo Career Academy
Iowa Central Community College has three adult education classes scheduled in September at the Career Academy located at the Greene County High School in Jefferson. Tailgating 101 and 102 is a fun and educational offering. Todd Gordon will teach the first class on Wednesday, Sept. 8, from 6:30 to 8 pm. Participants will learn some new options for their tailgate…
Read MoreDespite rain, topsoil and subsoil still lacking moisture
Much needed rainfall across most of the state limited Iowa’s farmers to 4.4 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Aug 29., 2021, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included harvesting hay, oats and corn silage. Producers were getting ready for row crop harvest with repairs to equipment and bins. Topsoil moisture levels across Iowa…
Read MoreClouse advises residents to lock their vehicles after rash of Saturday night thefts
~courtesy of The Perry News Jefferson was struck by a wave of vehicle burglaries Saturday night, with 18 residents reporting overnight thefts they discovered on Sunday. The crimes are part of a recent rash of thefts throughout central Iowa. “We have some surveillance video that we have to work with,” said Jefferson police chief Mark Clouse. “It’s not going to…
Read MoreTwo new providers at GC Family Medicine Clinic
Greene County Medical Center welcomes two new providers to the Family Medicine Clinic. Julie Nielsen, ARNP, has been hired to practice family medicine, and Christie Burnell, ARNP, will join in practice alongside current behavioral health providers Heather Wilson, PMHNP-BC, and Bonnie Riphagen, LMSW. Christie Burnell, ARNP – Mental Health, is familiar to Greene County Medical Center, working there in 2009…
Read MoreCeremonial ribbon-cutting held at RRVT bridge
A ribbon cutting was held Aug. 25 at the newly reopened bridge over the Raccoon River on the Raccoon River Valley Trail (RRVT) south of 252nd St south of Jefferson. The bridge had been closed since March 2019, when large chunks of ice slammed against the wooden pilings, causing about 70 feet of the 600-foot bridge to collapse into the…
Read MoreJeff council lets bids on animal shelter, anticipates earthwork to start yet this fall
The Jefferson city council will receive bids for construction of the Greene County animal shelter Sept. 9. The date is part of a resolution approved by the council following a public hearing at its Aug. 24 meeting. Council member Dave Sloan, who was has been on a committee working toward the new shelter since 2017, said the final plan is…
Read MoreJeff council denies appeal of ‘illegal’ designation of dog, abates German shepherd from the community
The Jefferson city council spent most of its Aug. 24 meeting serving as the jury for an appeal of a determination of a dog as “illegal” under the city animal control and protection ordinance. After an hour of discussion and ‘testimony,’ the council in a split decision denied the appeal. Jackson, a 5-year-old German shepherd owned by Erick and Jill…
Read MoreCounty already facing repair bill at new LEC
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline Tax abatements and faulty geothermal units at the new LEC were main topics at a short meeting of the Greene County board of supervisors on Aug. 23. Pam Olerich, real estate clerk, listed seven tax exempt properties now requiring tax abatement. Total abatement comes to $2,338. Legal descriptions of the seven properties can be found…
Read MoreMuch of Iowa gets welcome rain, but west central Iowa still dry
Much needed rainfall across most of the state limited Iowa’s farmers to 4.4 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Aug. 29, 2021, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included harvesting hay, oats and corn silage. Producers were getting ready for row crop harvest with repairs to equipment and bins. Topsoil moisture levels statewide rated…
Read MoreNomination period open for city, school elections; petitions due Sept. 16
Seats open in Nov. 2 general election ~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Residents seeking to serve on the city councils or school boards in Greene County may file their nomination paperwork now. The deadline for nominations is Thursday, Sept. 16. Nominating petitions are available at the county auditor’s office at the courthouse for city positions, and at the board office…
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