McFarland Clinic announced Wednesday that Jessica Pierce, PAC, will join McFarland Clinic’s family medicine department in Jefferson in September. Pierce received her bachelor of liberal studies from Iowa State University. She went on to earn her master of science in physician assistant studies from the Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medical Center. As a provider in family medicine, Pierce will…
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Crops still ahead of average, but condition is starting to decline
Although some areas of the Iowa received more than an inch of rain, statewide farmers had 6.0 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Aug. 2, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork activities continue to be primarily spraying, harvesting hay and grain movement. Reports of aerial applications of fungicide continue. Topsoil moisture levels statewide rated 14…
Read MoreCommittee ready to go with smaller animal shelter
Fundraising hits half of goal After more that two years of fundraising for a new $1.134 million animal shelter, volunteer Don Orris is ready to scale back plans and build a smaller facility he described as “adequate,” but “a really great facility.” Orris updated the Jefferson city council at its regular meeting July 28. He said that during the winter…
Read MoreJeff council OKs selling building to Deal
The Jefferson City council at its July 28 held a public hearing and then approved the sale of 200 E. State St to Chris Deal, doing business as Jefferson City View Properties. Sale price is $205,000. Money the city has spent on improvements to the building for tenants Heartland Bank and Gravitate will be paid to the city under the…
Read MoreHeadstones damaged at Paton cemetery, info from public sought
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline Between Monday night, July 27, and Tuesday noon, July 28, a semi-tractor trailer is suspected of damaging seven headstones in the Paton Township Cemetery on Highway 144, south of the Paton corner. All the damaged stones belong to the Glawe family. Butch Glawe was contacted by cemetery trustees after the damage was discovered. Glawe and…
Read MorePostponed Bell Tower Festival now cancelled
The Bell Tower Festival steering committee announced earlier this week via social media that the Bell Tower Block Party, slated for Aug. 29 as a postponement of the original Bell Tower Festival, has been cancelled. “Our mission and cause has always been to showcase the city and quality of living here in Jefferson and Greene County, and celebrate life together…
Read MoreCovid restrictions end at courthouse
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline At their regular meeting on July 27, the Greene County board of supervisors agreed to open all doors in the courthouse to public entry. Restrooms will also be open. “Everything will be like it was before,” said chair John Muir. He added, however, that a change in the status of COVID-19 infection in the area…
Read MoreBeware of unasked-for seeds in your mail
Greene County has been identified by the USDA as a “hot spot” for “mystery seeds” arriving in people’s mailboxes. At least one Jefferson resident has already received unsolicited seeds in his mail from outside the U.S. People across the country have received seeds, with most of them coming from China, although the USDA knows of a package from Uzbekistan as…
Read MoreExtension plans drought info meetings
Pre-registration, Covid precautions required Much of western Iowa is currently under a moderate to severe drought. The drought conditions are causing major concerns for both crop and livestock producers. To help address those concerns, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host 10 free drought meetings. Meetings in counties contiguous to Greene are planned as follows: August 4, 5:30…
Read MoreScranton Tractor Ride is Aug. 8
The eighth annual Scranton Tractor Ride will tour the county Saturday, Aug. 8. Trailer parking and registration begins at 7 am at the Scranton Community Center. There is no participation fee, but drivers and riders must sign a waiver. Drivers must be at least 16 years of age with a parent or guardian to sign a waiver. Tractors must be…
Read MoreWest central Iowa still dry
Another week with primarily spotty rains meant farmers had 6.0 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 26, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork activities included spraying, harvesting hay and grain movement. Aerial application of fungicides was also reported. Topsoil moisture levels across Iowa rated 11 percent very short, 27 percent short, 59 percent adequate…
Read MoreMusuem closed again
The Greene County Historical Society board had decided to once again close the historical museum due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The musuem was open Saturday mornings for a few weeks, but most of the volunteer staff is in a higher risk age group. The board will announce when members decide it is safe to re-open the museum.
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