Discussion of the north spur of the Raccoon River Valley Trail – the bike trail – was at the top of the Greene County supervisors Oct. 19 meeting. Trail users Sheila Madsen and Vicki Copeland, both of Jefferson, spoke during the open forum. Their particular concern was the trail from Vest St in Jefferson to Winkleman Switch, 4.4 miles south.…
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Community Foundation grant applications available Nov. 1
Applications for the 2027 grant cycle of the Greene County Community Foundation will be available on its website Nov. 1, 2026. On March 22, 2026, the Greene County Community Foundation (GCCF) distributed grants to 24 projects totaling $256,229. This amount was a combined total of monies received from Grow Greene County ($175,000) and accessed funds from the GCCF endowment ($81,229).…
Read MoreArea sewists invited to Midwest Mission sewing retreat
People who love to sew are invited to put their skills to work for a greater purpose during the Midwest Mission sewing retreat Nov. 12-14 at Midwest Mission’s Jefferson location. The three-day retreat will bring together mission-minded sewists from the area for a time of sewing, fellowship and service. Participants will create hand-sewn items that become part of Midwest Mission…
Read MoreWalk through Jefferson history Oct. 27
Three buildings in Jefferson possess historical significance that many residents, let alone visitors, never notice. A walking tour of the three buildings will conducted Tuesday, Oct. 27, starting at 10 am. Organized by the Greene County Historical Society, the trek begins at Jefferson Telecom, 105 W. Harrison St. Local residents pay their phone bills at Jefferson Telecom, many not knowing…
Read MoreSchoolboy Soldier monuments to be dedicated Friday
A pair of monuments to the Schoolboy Soldiers of Rippey will be dedicated Friday, Oct. 23. The first dedication is slated for noon on the south lawn of the Greene County courthouse in Jefferson. Greene County High School students in Civil War dress will gather at the historical museum at 11:30 am and march to the noon dedication ceremony. The…
Read MoreKiwanis awards grants, plans pancake breakfast
The Kiwanis Club of Jefferson has had a busy fall supporting local organizations, investing in children’s literacy programs and preparing for its 53rd annual pancake breakfast. The club recently contributed $3,600 to three community programs and welcomed new leadership for the coming year. On Sept. 16, Kiwanis presented a $2,100 donation to Caring Hearts of West Central Iowa to support…
Read MoreHarvest continues behind average year
There were 4.6 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Oct. 18, according to the US Department of Agricultural National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture condition rated 3 percent short, 73 percent adequate, and 24 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture condition rated 5 percent short, 74 percent adequate, and 21 percent surplus. Ninety-eight percent of corn has reached maturity, which…
Read MoreInfo meeting on LOSST renewal for city of Jefferson
The city of Jefferson is hosting a public information meeting about the referendum on the Nov. 3 ballot regarding the local options sales and services tax (LOSST). Information about how LOSST funds are used will be shared and there will be time for questions and answers. The meeting will be held at Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 5:30 pm at the…
Read MoreJeff council purchases house as early step in library expansion project
The Jefferson city council at its Oct. 13 meeting took a step towards the upcoming expansion project of the public library. The council approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the library board of trustees and the Jefferson Public Library Foundation regarding the acquisition of a house at 203 W. State St, the only non-commercial building on the block on…
Read MoreEmployee health insurance, zoning, fire training and more discussed at county supervisors meeting
The Greene County supervisors at their Oct. 14 heard a pair of options for renewal of the health benefits provided to employees. Ryan Berven of Gallagher, the county’s insurance and risk management consultant, provided year-to-date claim figures for 2026 and two scenarios for the 2027 renewal. The first scenario keeps the county’s stop loss coverage at $90,000, resulting in…
Read MoreGrow Greene County elects new officers
Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation held its annual meeting in September, electing a new president for the first time since the organization began in 2014. Norm Fandel, the long serving president, stepped down after completing his term. He along with Bob Allen, long serving treasurer, and Kate Neese were the last of the original board members to complete their terms…
Read More2026 Athletic Hall of Fame induction this weekend
The Greene County Schools activities department will host a Hall of Fame induction ceremony Saturday, Oct. 17, at Greene County High School. The celebration will begin at 5 pm with a meet-and-greet in the high school commons. The induction ceremony will be held at 5:30 in the auditorium. The group will also be recognized Friday evening during halftime of the…
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