There were 6.1 days suitable for field work during the week ending May 3, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Warm, dry weather allowed Iowa farmers to advance planting well ahead of normal. Topsoil moisture levels statewide rated 3 percent very short, 16 percent short, 78 percent adequate and 3 percent surplus. Levels in west central Iowa rated…
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School meal program staff tests positive for COVID-19
The Greene County Schools announced Monday evening that one of the persons handing out grab-and-go lunches in Rippey Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of last week (April 27-29) has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual did not help with lunch preparation and has not been in the middle school building where lunches are prepared.
Read MoreAbsentee voting in June 2 primary starts Monday
Voters who are registered with a Democrat or Republic party affiliation should have received an absentee ballot request form for the June 2 primary election in the mail this past week from the Iowa Secretary of State. Those who didn’t receive a request form and who want one can request an absentee ballot can request one from the Greene County…
Read MoreGrCo school board holds special meeting
Discussion but no decision about prom, commencement The Greene County Schools board of education held a special meeting April 29 in order to adopt the necessary resolution dealing with pandemic pay and other matters dealing with the suspension of face-to-face instruction due to COVID-19. The board’s regular meeting April 15 was before Gov Kim Reynolds announced that schools would remain…
Read MoreJeff library to remain closed
Jefferson public library director Jane Millard announced Friday morning the library will remain closed rather than reopening May 1 as allowed by Gov Kim Reynolds’ April 24 executive order. The library has been closed since March 18 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreJPRD tells new guidelines for Community Center
The Greene County Community Center will reopen Friday at 5 am. A few rules have been added to comply with COVID-19 mitigation. No youngsters younger than 14 will be allowed unless they are accompanied by an adult (age 18 or older) from the household in which they live.
Read MoreSupes hear more about Raccoon River watershed flap
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors heard more information at its regular meeting April 27 about a controversy brewing over the North Raccoon River Watershed Management Coalition (NRRWMC). This involves the development of a watershed management plan by the coalition. Greene County is a member of this coalition.
Read MoreDem, GOP voters should watch mailboxes for absentee ballot request
Greene County auditor Jane Heun, her fellow county auditors across the state, and Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate encourage voters to cast absentee ballots by mail in the upcoming June 2 primary. During the COVID-19 pandemic, voting by mail is the safest option, a press release stated.
Read MorePlanting ahead of average year
Although most of Iowa received spotty rains, there were 5.3 days suitable for field work during the week ending April 26, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. In contrast, it was mid-June before Iowa farmers had a week with 5.3 days suitable for fieldwork in 2019.
Read MoreNorthern counties balk at adding Polk to N. Raccoon watershed
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline A controversy brewing over the North Raccoon River Watershed Management Coalition (NRRWMC) was put before the Greene County board of supervisors at their regular meeting on April 20. This involves the development of a watershed management plan by the coalition. Greene County is a member of this coalition.
Read MoreFirst Iowa corn for 2020 planted
Rain and snow limited Iowa farmers to 2.9 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending April 19, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Areas of southern Iowa saw a foot of snow late Thursday, April 16 through the morning of Friday, April 17. Where possible, field activities for the week included planting, applying anhydrous and dry fertilizer,…
Read MoreRelay for Life rescheduled to Aug. 7
Virtual kick-off slated for May 15 The Relay for Life of Greene County originally planned for Friday, April 24, has been rescheduled for Friday, Aug. 7, from 5 to 9 pm at the Greene County Community Center in Jefferson. This year’s Relay theme is “We are HOPE!” The Relay, although moved from Saturday to a Friday evening, will be very…
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