Four Greene County residents were elected to the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County Extension Council in the Nov. 5 general election. They are Amber Kenan and Wade Wuebker. Current members of the county Extension Council who were re-elected to 4-year terms are Shari Minnehan and Scott Weber. Julia Glawe was elected for a 2-year term filling the…
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Corn harvest near completion, lagging in south central Iowa
Moderate rainfall during the week slowed harvest as Iowa’s farmers had an average of 3.3 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Nov. 10, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included harvesting row crops, completing fall tillage, baling stalks, and applying fall fertilizer and manure. Topsoil moisture condition statewide rated 12 percent very short,…
Read MoreGarden Club tells 2024 Tour of Homes sites
The Jefferson Garden Club will again host its popular holiday tour of homes event Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, from noon to 4 pm. Four homes decorated to showcase this year’s theme “Winter Wonderland” will be featured. Tickets may be purchased from Garden Club members and at the Printer’s Box, Heartland Bank, Home State Bank and People’s Bank, all in Jefferson.…
Read MoreGreene County remains solidly Republican in voting
Public measure IM fails – no rural LOSST revenue for courthouse HVAC system Greene County stayed solidly red, with Republicans carrying every partisan race in the 2024 general election. Republican John Muir, having served 18 years on the board of supervisors, was returned to the board for another term, outpacing challenger Democrat Victoria Riley in District 4. Muir received 3,231…
Read MoreSupervisors urged to improve safety at intersection of E-53, P-14
Also discuss drainage issues at jail site, county fairgrounds Safety concerns about the intersection of County Road E-53 (240th St, “old 30”) and County Road P-14 (J Ave) were discussed during the open forum of the Greene County supervisors Nov. 4 meeting. Mike Holden, who lives near the intersection of E-53 and Hwy 25 just south of Scranton, has mentioned…
Read MoreHarvest nearing completion
Much needed rain across the state meant Iowa farmers had just 4.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Nov. 3, 2024, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included harvesting corn and soybeans, completing fall tillage, and applying fall fertilizer and manure. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 21 percent very short, 38 percent short,…
Read MoreErnst slates traveling office hour in Greene County
U. S. Sen Joni Ernst will host traveling office hours across all Iowa counties in November and December. November office hours in Greene County will be Thursday, Nov. 21, from 3 to 4 pm at the board room at the courthouse in Jefferson. Ernst will not be at the traveling office hours. Representatives from her office will be available to…
Read MoreJefferson residents invited to complete online housing survey
The City of Jefferson has begun working with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach on a program to help improve housing in the area. The Rural Housing Readiness Assessment program, or RHRA, has been implemented in more than 40 rural communities across Iowa and has won numerous awards for assisting communities in the development of housing action plans. The program…
Read MoreVocalists selected for All-State Music Festival
A trio of vocalists will represent Greene County High School at the Iowa All-State Music Festival in Ames Nov. 21-23. Seniors Hailey Carman and Daniele Madsen, and junior Carter Petterson will sing in the chorus. This will be the first All-State Festival for them. Senior Darian Davis was selected as an alternate for the All-State Band on tuba. All-State auditions…
Read MoreAuthor talk in Jefferson Friday
The explosion of a commercial airliner over Iowa in 1962 is the topic of Iowa author Enfys McMurry most recent book, “Disaster at 39,000 Feet.” McMurry will discuss her book Friday, Nov. 1, at 2:30 pm at First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson. McMurry is a native of Wales. She studied at the University of London, the University of Arizona, and…
Read MoreSupervisors okay hiring second asst county attorney
Walk-in service for driver’s renewals available again Greene County treasurer Kaitlyn Mechaelsen shared good news for county residents at the board of supervisors meeting Oct. 28. Her office is once again fully staffed, allowing them to provide walk-in service for driver’s license renewals four days a week, effective Nov. 1. Appointments will be required for Tuesdays. Mechaelsen recommends persons make…
Read MoreCounty candidates respond to questions
The Scranton Journal submitted a list of questions to the candidates for the contested races in Greene County. The Greene County board of supervisors’ answers were published last week. Here are answers to the sheriff candidates’ questionnaire. Answers were not received from candidate Shane Monthei prior to the deadline. Greene County sheriff Name, age, address: Jack J. Williams, 46, of…
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