~by Chuck Offenburger for the Greene County Historical Society Jed Magee of Jefferson, an authority on the life and career of President Abraham Lincoln and a member of the board of directors of the Greene County Iowa Historical Society, will speak on “Lincoln’s Learning and His Mentors” Sunday, Aug. 8, at 2 pm at the museum in Jefferson. Admission and…
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‘Your Money, Your Goals’ online training Aug. 10
When money worries and challenges become overwhelming, many people become unable to see beyond their immediate crisis. Soon other parts of their life begin to fall through the cracks, like paying bills or other important tasks. “This constant worry creates stress, which adds to the ‘overwhelmed’ feeling of financial insecurity and vulnerability,” says Mary Weinand, a human sciences specialist with…
Read MoreWhiterock Conservancy accepts pioneering soil health conservation easements
Whiterock Conservancy enters a new chapter for the organization. In August, Whiterock Conservancy will begin to accept donated conservation easements from landowners who want to ensure specific conservation practices and soil health management will continue on their land long after the ground has transferred ownership. Conservation easements are permanent agreements made between landowners and conservation organizations that allow a landowner…
Read MoreCorn a little ahead of average year, soybeans further ahead
Most of the state received much needed rain Friday, July 30 and Saturday, July 31 which meant Iowa farmers had 5.9 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending August 1, 2021, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities continue to include applying fungicides and insecticides and harvesting hay and oats. Topsoil moisture levels statewide rated 16…
Read MoreJeff council hears of vicious dog attack in plea for stiffer penalties
The Jefferson city council at its July 27 meeting approved the third reading of an ordinance adding language about feral cat colonies to the city’s animal protection and control ordinance. The new language requires residents who feed colonies of feral cats to register with the city, to provide for the cats’ medical needs, and to use any trap-neuter-return programs available…
Read MorePirate Story Book event slated for Saturday
All children ages 4-7 are invited to a Pirate Story Book Adventure Saturday, Aug. 7, at Russell Park in Jefferson. Junior pirates (aka children) will stroll in groups to various pirate-themed stations to complete a fun story. The first group will begin at 9 am, with the final stroll beginning at 10 am. All junior pirates who complete the voyage…
Read MoreResidents ask Jeff council for ‘solution’ to transgender patrons using pool restroom
City policy aligns with federal, state laws The Jefferson city council was in the hot seat at its regular meeting July 27 over its determination, posted on the city’s Facebook page on July 16, that the city would follow federal and state law pertaining to transgender patrons of the municipal pool. An issue over the use of the women’s restroom…
Read MoreCounty okays 28E agreement for new LEC
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline At their meeting on July 26, the Greene County supervisors unanimously agreed to adopt a 28E agreement with the city of Jefferson for joint operation and maintenance of the Greene County Law Enforcement Center. The board authorized the county auditor to file the 28E agreement with the Iowa secretary of state and record it with…
Read MoreChange in staffing, organization at GCMC emergency department
Dr. Laurie Connolly, chief medical officer at Greene County Medical Center, announces a collaboration with SCP Health, a physician-led organization committed to patient-care excellence. With that collaboration, Mark Buettner, DO, has been hired as the emergency department director to oversee day-to-day operations of the emergency department at the medical denter. “The top priority at Greene County Medical Center is to…
Read MoreRRVT nominated for Rails-to-Trails Hall of Fame
The Raccoon River Valley Trail (RRVT) is one of only three rail-trails nominated this year for the Hall of Fame of the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. Hall of Fame selection is done through a public vote which takes place July 30 through Aug. 6. The voting form will be available at railstotrails.org/halloffame once voting opens on July 30. If selected, the RRVT…
Read MoreSome crops stressed by week of hot, dry weather
Hot, dry conditions and minimal rain allowed Iowa farmers 6.4 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 25, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included applying fungicides and insecticides and harvesting hay and oats. Topsoil moisture levels across Iowa rated 14 percent very short, 39 percent short, 46 percent adequate and 1 percent surplus.…
Read MoreMany activities slated for Rippey 150+1 celebration Saturday
Rippey currently has a population of an estimated 273 persons, so we know you will not get lost, but a map has been created for the day of the Sesquicentennial +1 celebration showing the many and varied activities you may do. As you will note on the map, Dan Acton of rural Rippey will be driving his John Deere vintage…
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