Voters in rural Greene County will once again be asked to change the purpose statement for the county’s local options sales & services tax (LOSST) revenues. The county board of supervisors at their Aug. 5 meeting approved a resolution placing on the Nov. 5 ballot the same question that was on the ballot for a special election last March. Voters…
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Corn, soybeans behind last year but still near five-year average
Most of the state received rain showers and experienced above average temperatures. These conditions allowed Iowa farmers 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Aug. 4, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included harvesting oats for grain, cutting and baling hay, and applying fungicides. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 1 percent very…
Read MoreNew lights are up, dead trees are down
A new look at Linduska Field this fall comes with some relief and a bit of sadness. First, the relief. The stadium lights have been replaced with galvanized steel poles set on a precast concrete base. Musco Lighting of Oskaloosa put up the new poles in July. School officials will no longer worry during windy events, as the 40-year-old wooden…
Read MoreCruisin’ to the Square this Thursday
All types of cars, trucks, motorcycles and antique tractors, along with vehicle enthusiasts, will be on Jefferson’s historic downtown square for Cruisin’ to the Square Thursday, Aug. 8, from 4:30 to 7 pm. There is no registration fee and day-of registration is available. Prizes will be awarded in several categories – best car, best truck, best motorcycle, best tractor, best…
Read MoreBonds sold for GrCo Schools solar project
Favorable interest rate due to Home State Bank’s being one of the buyers The Greene County Community Schools fared better than anticipated in selling general obligation loan notes to finance installation of solar energy systems at the district’s three school buildings. The GO bonds, which will be repaid with future revenue from the voted physical plant and equipment levy, were…
Read MoreGreat news – the sheriff’s report is back
The sheriff and Jefferson police department reports of daily activities have been missing since May. That’s when both agencies implemented new computer software designed for more efficiency in collecting the information they need for their purposes. Both sheriff Jack Williams and chief of police Mark Clouse continued sending a daily report to local media, but it came as a spread…
Read MoreContract awarded for Grimmell Rd bridge replacement
The Greene County supervisors at their July 29 meeting approved a resolution awarding the contract for replacing the Grimmell Rd bridge over the North Raccoon River to Godbersen-Smith Construction Co of Ida Grove. Five bids were received for the project, all of them below the engineer’s estimate of $2,900,500 for the project. Godbersen’s bid was $2,088,602. County engineer Wade Weiss…
Read More50107 Summerfest this Friday, Saturday
50107 Summerfest will be held Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2-3, in Grand Junction. Most activities will be held on the former school lot unless noted. Festivities start Friday at 4 pm with the opening of the beer tent. Gotcha Games Carnival, food vendors (Borrachos and Kona Ice), Greene County Cattlemen and yard games will start at 5 pm. The carnival…
Read MoreUsed book sale in GJ Saturday
Book bargains will be available at the Summerfest used book sale at the Grand Junction public library Saturday, Aug. 3, from 9 am to noon. The used book sale is part of the annual 50107 Summerfest celebration in Grand Junction. Quality used hardcover and softcover books will be for sale for $1. The Bargain Book Box will feature paperbacks for…
Read MoreWalk-in women’s health screening at medical center Family Medicine Clinic
Monday, Wednesday & Friday afternoons, Aug. 12 – Sept. 13 The Family Medicine Clinic at Greene County Medical Center is introducing walk-in women’s health screening services for a one-month span this August and September. The initiative is being led by Family Medicine Clinic primary care provider, Kaitlyn Bravek, PA-C. “We understand there are more and more demands on people’s time…
Read MoreScranton tractor ride Saturday, Aug. 10
Get your classic tractor shined up and full of gas to take part in the annual Scranton tractor ride on Saturday, Aug. 10. Organizer Dawn Rudolph has an interesting route planned and is looking forward to a large crowd of tractors, drivers and riders. There is no charge to participate. Registration and refreshments will be available at the Scranton Community…
Read MoreMedical center closes out successful fiscal year
Greene County Medical Center’s year came to a close on June 30, and CEO Chad Butterfield said one word stands out for Fiscal Year 2024 — Pride. “I am very proud of our team,” Butterfield said. “But when I say team, it goes beyond our staff. Team encompasses those who are trustees, Foundation members, Greene Backers, Auxiliary members, patients who…
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