~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline Don Orris, representing the new animal facility committee, updated the Greene County board of supervisors at the regular meeting on Aug. 17. Orris said the committee would like to move ahead with a scaled-down plan. “We have raised $592,000 over the past four years, but we can’t raise the total we’d hoped,” said Orris. “We…
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Extension council nominations open
While the bulk of the candidates on the ballots for the general election in November are set, there is still time to submit nomination papers for the Greene County Extension council. All paperwork must be turned in to the county auditor’s office by Wednesday, Aug. 26. The terms of Tom Heater, Shari Minnehan, Doug Rieder and Bob Smith expire. Persons…
Read MoreMaestros told for Tower Tunes Live concerts
The Bell Tower Foundation continues to coordinate Tower Tunes Live concerts through Labor Day. This summer, local musicians have been playing live carillon concerts on Wednesdays from 12:15 to 12:30 pm. The schedule of performances includes: Aug. 19- Rick Morain Aug. 26- Danille Curtis Sept. 2- Rhena Lane “Thank you so much to each of these volunteer Mahanay Maestros for…
Read MoreAdult ed offered at regional career academy
Iowa Central Community College and Greene County Community Schools are teaming up to offer an adult education class in the Integrated Manufacturing Advancement program. This class will help adult learners develop their career by learning the basics of manufacturing. Classes will be held in the new regional career academy in Jefferson on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 to 10 pm…
Read More‘Cram the Cab’ to benefit food pantry
Food insecurity is an issue for many Greene County residents. That is why Greene County Farm Bureau is partnering with the Jefferson Fareway store and the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center again this year to “Cram the Cab” to help meet the needs of those who are struggling to put food on the table for their families. During the…
Read MoreDerecho pummels state, corn and bean condition continues downward trend
A derecho blew across Iowa but farmers had 5.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Aug. 16, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Dry conditions continued to be a concern for most of the state. High winds experienced on Monday caused considerable damage to on- and off-farm grain storage in their path as well as other…
Read MoreOpen house, first attendance day delayed for GrCo high school, career academy
Greene County High School students have an extra weekend on their very long summer vacation. Their first day of school has been delayed from Aug. 27 to Monday, August 31, due to delays in furniture installation in the new building. The open house slated for Aug. 22 will also be one week later. The new date is Saturday, Aug. 29.…
Read MorePublic health offers safety tips for storm clean-up
Greene County and many parts of Iowa were hit by a severe storm that swept through the state Monday, causing power outages for hundreds of thousands of people. As utility crews work around the clock to restore power, and Iowans continue cleaning away storm debris, the Greene County public health department reminds everyone to take safety precautions to avoid injury…
Read MoreOpen house slated at new high school, career academy
The Greene County High School and Career Academy will be open for a limited walk through by the public on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 12:30 to 3:30 pm. Although Greene County High School students are welcome to attend this, they will also have an opportunity to walk through the building on Tuesday, Aug. 25. Each grade will have a specific…
Read MoreSupes hear about Covid from PH director Wolf
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors heard from public health director Becky Wolf at the regular board meeting on Aug. 10. Wolf updated the board on COVID-19 statistics for the county and discussed a resolution for the use of face masks that will be presented to the board at the next meeting. Wolf said the…
Read MoreVisitors to Mahanay Tower to learn about its carillon
A new interpretive sign has been installed near the entrance of the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower. The sign was created by the Bell Tower Community Foundation to explain the long road to the completion of the 47-bell carillon in 2017. Foundation president Carole Custer said the sign is a permanent educational tool for visitors whether the tower is open or closed.…
Read MoreCrop, pasture conditions declining as dry times continue
Most of Iowa saw little to no rain as farmers had 6.4 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Aug. 9, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork activities continue to be spraying, harvesting hay and grain movement. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 22 percent very short, 39 percent short, 38 percent adequate and 1 percent…
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