Strong domestic demand, reliable exports, and predictable policies are essential to strengthening Iowa’s agriculture economy going forward Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented Jan. 12 on the 2025 Crop Production Annual Summary released by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The national summary and state summaries are released in January each year. “The…
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Condition of the State Address
Governor Kim Reynolds , January 13, 2026 – As prepared for delivery Madam President, Mister Speaker, Lieutenant Governor, First Gentleman, legislative leaders and members, justices and judges, my fellow Iowans: This is the ninth time I’ve addressed you from this chamber to report on the condition of the state. It’s a place that has witnessed nearly two centuries of Iowa history—moments of crisis and moments of courage, times…
Read MoreGreene County Reads 2026 via Zoom Jan. 22
Features Iowa author Heather Gudenkauf Iowa author Heather Gudenkauf will headline Greene County Reads 2026 with Zoom Watch Parties Thursday, Jan. 22, from 6 to 7:30 pm in all six Greene County libraries—Jefferson, Grand Junction, Rippey, Paton, Churdan and Scranton. Greene County Reads, an annual county-wide book discussion, is a cooperative project sponsored by the Greene County Librarians Association (GCLA) and Greene…
Read MoreSupervisors increase county elected officials’ salaries by 3.5 percent
The Greene County supervisors at their Jan. 8 meeting approved salary increases for county elected officials for the next fiscal year, but it took three motions to get to that point. In the end, the officials got all or more than they asked for, excluding the sheriff and the supervisors. Sheriff Jack Williams in December asked for an increase of…
Read MoreMahanay Tower back to a full carillon after nearly $20K repair job
The Mahanay Bell Tower was not the tallest item in downtown Jefferson Wednesday. A crane was in place on N. Wilson Ave, to the west of the tower, to allow workers to remove and then re-install bells needing repair on the tower. The maintenance project has been under consideration for several months. County engineer Wade Weiss told the county supervisors…
Read MoreMore budget requests for county funds
Drainage project in Highland Township expands The Greene County supervisors continued hearing requests for funding from various groups at their Jan. 5 meeting. The first request came from New Opportunities for the Family Development Center. New Opportunities chief executive officer Chad Jensen and Greene County Family Development Center coordinator Teresa Lansman made the presentation, requesting $17,989. That amount has not…
Read MoreSupervisors appoint Rudolph as chair, hear taxable valuations for next tax year
For the first time in more than a decade, the Greene County supervisors did not elect John Muir as board chair. The supervisors held the annual organizational meeting Friday, Jan. 2. Supervisor Peter Bardole nominated Dawn Rudolph, who has served as vice chair for many years, for the position of chair, after saying, “John, you’ve done a great job, but…
Read MoreSheriff asks public’s help in locating burglary suspect
A pair of suspects are in custody on charges related to the Dec. 18 burglaries at the Scranton Casey’s store and the Rippey Sparky’s One Stop, but Greene County sheriff Jack Williams is asking for the public’s help in locating a third suspect. Rocky Hughes, 46, is in the Greene County jail on charges of ongoing criminal conduct- influence enterprise,…
Read MoreRuling issued in Supreme Court case heard in Jefferson
The Iowa Supreme Court on Wednesday issued its opinion in the case of Alex Butler and Sydney Stodola v. Midwest Property Management IC, LLC, KMB Property Management and Ruby Investments, LLC. Oral arguments in the case were held Nov. 4 at Greene County High School. The Supreme Court affirmed the decision of the Honorable Chad Kepros in Johnson County. A…
Read MoreJefferson Wants You grant to The Public House
Owner of Public House in downtown Jefferson has been awarded a $5,000 Jefferson Wants You incentive grant to support the launch of their new restaurant. The business, owned by Amanda and Addi Bills, is one of the recent recipients of the program, which is designed to help attract and support new businesses in the community. The Jefferson Wants You incentive…
Read MoreMcFarland Clinic donates to food pantry
Providers and staff at McFarland Clinic in Jefferson presented a check for $1,098 to the Greene County Christian Action Resource. The donation was raised by providers and staff through the clinic’s Annual Giving Campaign. The donation reflects McFarland Clinic’s ongoing commitment to strengthening the community by supporting programs that improve education, health, and financial stability for its community. Physicians and…
Read MoreExtension home gardening webinar series returns Jan. 8
The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Master Gardener program will again host its annual Home Gardening Webinar Series, which will begin in January 2026 and end in March. Sessions will take place every Thursday from 6 to 7 pm. Central time, concluding on March 12. Designed for anyone interested in gardening or horticulture, the series aims to inspire and educate. Throughout the…
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