Grow Greene County has released its competitive grant application for the seventh round of grants that will be distributed to nonprofit, governmental and charitable organizations from Greene County which submit a successful application for a project. Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation is the local nonprofit corporation that holds the state gaming license in Greene County. Grants awarded in 2022 will…
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Jeff council okays CDBG application for former hardware store rehab
A year from now there will be two more restaurants in downtown Jefferson if a pair of projects stay on schedule. Why Not Us announced earlier this month plans to open The Centennial in the former location of Angie’s Tea Garden possibly as soon as next spring. Sara Ostrander will be restauranteur. The Jefferson city council at its Oct. 12…
Read MoreRain slowed harvest only a little
Despite measurable precipitation across Iowa, harvest continued as farmers had 4.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Oct. 17, 2021, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities continued to include harvesting soybeans and corn, fall tillage and applying fertilizer. Topsoil moisture levels statewide rated 8 percent very short, 34 percent short, 57 percent adequate and…
Read MoreStill time to visit the Mahanay Bell Tower
The Bell Tower staff is looking for 98 more visitors to the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower to reach their attendance goal of 6,000 for this year. The Tower is open on weekends (Sat. & Sun.) from 10 am to 4 pm the rest of October before the season ends. “Help us reach this stretch goal of the most visitors in…
Read MoreWallace Teagarden to match up to $75K to finish funding for animal shelter
Despite being down-sized, the recent bid for the animal shelter and dog park was $150,000 more than what has been raised or pledged. Wallace Teagarden has stepped up to be the closer on the effort. This week he put forth a challenge dollar-for-dollar matching grant up to $75,000 to get the project to the finish line. Teagarden was the spark…
Read MorePublic health encouraging flu, Covid vaccines
The Greene County public health department is encouraging influenza vaccines for all persons age 6 months and older before the end of October. Local public health director Becky Wolf explains that influenza, commonly called “the flu”, is a respiratory virus that can lead to serious illness, hospitalization, or even death. It is a leading cause of pneumonia. Flu signs and…
Read MoreWinter home energy assistance program guidelines told
Applications will be taken starting Nov. 1, 2021, for the 2021-2022 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This program is funded by the Department of Health and Human Services through the Iowa Department of Human Rights/DCAA and has established to help qualifying low-income Iowa homeowners and renters pay for a portion of their primary heating costs. The Community Action Agency,…
Read MoreLots of Socks & More drive begins Oct. 24
RSVP Volunteer Program 55+ Program is holding its 13th annual Lots of Socks & More drive Oct. 24 through Nov. 14. Donation baskets will be placed in libraries, participating businesses and churches throughout Jefferson, Rippey, Scranton, Grand Junction, Paton and Churdan. The Lots of Socks & More drive aims to collect socks and underwear for needy children in the county.…
Read MoreCounty attorney praises work of law enforcement
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline At their meeting on Oct. 11, the Greene County supervisors heard from county attorney Thomas Laehn about three high-profile cases that have been successfully prosecuted to the point of sentencing. In one case, a major methamphetamine pipeline through Greene County was shut down. In another case, a person who assisted with the bank robbery in…
Read MoreButterfield named CEO at medical center
The Greene County Medical Center board of trustees and their affiliation partner, UnityPoint Health –Des Moines, has announced the hiring of Chad Butterfield as the new chief executive officer(CEO). Butterfield will transition from Greene County Medical Center’s chief financial officer to his new role as CEO effective Oct. 18, 2021. “On behalf of the Greene County Medical Center board of…
Read MoreHalloween festivities slated for Thursday, Oct. 28
Young ghosts and goblins and their parents can mark Thursday, Oct. 28, as the day for Halloween activities in Jefferson. The Jefferson parks and recreation department kicks off the festivities by inviting costumed children to an open house-style Halloween party at the Greene County Community Center from 3:45 to 5 pm. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required. There is no…
Read MoreHarvest continues ahead of normal year
Scattered precipitation slowed harvest in some areas, but statewide Iowa’s farmers had 5.3 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Oct. 10, 2021, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included harvesting soybeans and corn, fall tillage and applying fertilizer. Topsoil moisture levels across Iowa rated 12 percent very short, 31 percent short, 55 percent adequate…
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