~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County veterans affairs office and Floyd W Brown American Legion Post #11 of Jefferson held a special ceremony on Friday, May 22, in the south lobby of the Greene County courthouse. A new display, Remembering Our Fallen Heroes, was unveiled.
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BOOST Bash will be virtual this year
The third annual BOOST Bash will proceed on its rescheduled date of Saturday, June 27, but in an altered format: this year’s BOOST Bash will be completely virtual. The BOOST steering committee will provide additional details in the coming weeks, but the revised events will still include an online auction and recognition of the “great things happening at Greene County…
Read MorePrimary election Tuesday, June 2
Voters across the state will go to the polls on Tuesday, June 2, for the primary election. Only voters who have declared their parties, either Republican or Democrat, will cast a ballot. Polls will be open from 7 am. until 9 pm. Due to COVID-19, there will be only two polling locations: Clover Hall, Greene County Fairgrounds, and Greene County…
Read More‘Chews Jefferson’ lunch concerts begin June 3
Lunchtime on Wednesdays will be one of the best times to be in Jefferson. Chews Jefferson will continue this year with a new twist on last year’s promotion. A Tower Tunes Live concert will be played each Wednesday in June and July from 12:15 – 12:30 pm. Several local musicians have volunteered to play their choice of tunes on the…
Read MoreCrop growth slowed but still ahead of average
Rain throughout the week resulted in 2.5 days suitable for field work during the week ending May 24, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Below normal temperatures have slowed crop growth. Topsoil moisture levels across Iowa rated 2 percent short, 76 percent adequate and 22 percent surplus. West central Iowa is dryer than average, with ratings at 4…
Read MoreCasinos and more to reopen June 1
Casinos and bowling alleys can open for business, spectators can attend sporting events, and youth and adult athletic teams can begin practicing and competing next Monday, June 1. Gov Kim Reynolds on Tuesday extended the state’s public health emergency disaster declaration through June 17, but named several businesses that will be allowed to open and activities that can resume.
Read MoreLocal museum to remain closed
The Greene County Historical Museum in Jefferson will remain closed at least through the month of June, Historical Society president David John announced on Thursday. The governor of Iowa has authorized the re-opening of museums beginning on Friday, May 22. Museums have been among the public facilities that have been closed since mid-March to try to prevent the spread of…
Read MoreTest Iowa now open to all
The criteria for COVID-19 testing as part of the Test Iowa initiative will be expanded as of Thursday evening. Gov Kim Reynolds announced at her daily press briefing that anyone who thinks they should be tested will be able to schedule an appointment. Until now, Test Iowa test sites have been available only to Iowans with symptoms, those who have…
Read MorePlanting well ahead of average year, welcome rainfall received
There were 4.3 days suitable for field work during the week ending May 17, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Windy days made spraying weeds difficult, but planting continued prior to most of Iowa receiving rain in the latter half of the week.
Read MoreSupes discuss video meetings, CAFO permit process
Courthouse reopening tentatively set for June 3 ~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The engaging nature of videoconference meetings, as seen at the meeting of the Greene County board of supervisors on May 11, prompted public inquiry of the board this past week into whether video Zoom meetings could be a standard option and could be recorded. At the regular board…
Read More‘Remembering Our Fallen Heroes’ display to be dedicated Friday
The Greene County veterans affairs office and American Legion Post #11 will dedicate two photos and biographies honoring our fallen heroes Friday, May 22, at 4 pm in the south lobby of the courthouse. The event was intended to be open to the public. Unfortunately, due to the current closure of the courthouse and ongoing health concerns, attendance will be…
Read MoreMemorial Day services limited
It’s been a long standing tradition in virtually every community to hold a Memorial Day service on Monday. Due to COVID-19 gathering regulations, most will not be held. A service with in-vehicle attendance will be held at the Highland Township Cemetery in Churdan Monday at 9:30 am.
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