Rain on and off throughout the week limited farmers to 3.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 13, 2025, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Wet conditions made field activities difficult. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 6 percent short, 71 percent adequate and 23 percent surplus. West central Iowa, like the statewide rating, shows…
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Hazardous materials collection Aug. 16
Unused chemicals, rechargeable batteries, and fluorescent lightbulbs cannot go into the regular garbage or recycling because they are hazardous. Safely get rid of hazardous materials and more at a free drop-off event in Jefferson on Aug. 16. This safe, smart disposal event is made possible through a partnership between City of Jefferson and Metro Waste Authority, a regional collection site…
Read MoreGrCo school board OKs weighted GPA, prepares for new school year
No increase in fees for 2025-26; decrease cost of student activity passes The Greene County Schools board of education approved a change in how high school grade point averages are calculated with the approval of the high school student handbook for the 2025-26 school year at the July 7 regular meeting. A new weighted GPA reflects the increased rigor of…
Read MoreAddison Gannon 2025 Greene County Fair Queen
Addison Gannon was named Greene County Fair Queen and will represent Greene County in the State Fair Queen pageant next month. Gannon will be a senior at Greene County High School this fall. She has been an active 4-H member for eight years and has participated in numerous activities throughout high school, including cheer, volleyball, track, softball, National Honor Society,…
Read MoreSupervisors agree to funding for P-C ELC, discuss Zoom options after hack
Honor longtime secondary roads employee Kevin Bauer on his retirement The Greene County supervisors at their July 7 meeting approved a 28E agreement with the Paton-Churdan Early Learning Center, allowing the county to provide $180,000 to the center for construction of a new building. The payments will be spread out over several years. The ELC board is working to raise…
Read MoreStop in for ‘Fair Chats’ this weekend
The Greene County Historical Society will again present three “Fair Chats” in its building near the north entrance on the Greene County Fairgrounds on Friday, July 11, and Saturday July 12. The short informal chats invite audience participation. Here’s the schedule: Friday, June 11, at 11 am – “Why 4-H: Yesterday and Today”. Former Grene County Extension director Craig Hertel…
Read MoreMedical Center preparing for in-house MRI machine
Greene County Medical Center CEO Chad Butterfield announced that minor construction work will soon begin in the Imaging Department as the organization prepares for the arrival of a new Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) unit. “Back in 2015, during a major renovation of the medical center, leadership had the foresight to include a dedicated space within our Imaging Department to one…
Read MoreIowa soil moisture levels improving
Farmers had 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork to during the week ending July 6, 2025, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 1 percent very short, 10 percent short, 73 percent adequate and 16 percent surplus. Ratings in west central Iowa were 3 percent very short, 9 percent short, 71 percent adequate and…
Read MoreCounty Fair fun is here, July 8-14
The Greene County Fairgrounds becomes the center of the universe this week for Greene County 4-H members, their families, and many other county residents who love the Greene County Fair. Judging of 4-H static exhibits starts Tuesday at 8:30 am. Livestock will begin arriving later in the day, with 4-H exhibitors checking in swine, beef pen of three, rabbits and…
Read MoreReserve a seat at the tea table at a new museum program
The Greene County Historical Society will host a special tea party that includes a look at Victorian clothing Sunday, July 20, at 2 pm at the historical museum, 219 E. Lincoln Way, in Jefferson. Because space is limited, reservations are required for the free event. Call 515-386-4408 to assure a seat at the tea table. Dianne Piepel and Mikki Schwarzkopf…
Read MoreLaborshed study of Jefferson area planned
Jefferson Matters is partnering with Iowa Workforce Development and Iowa Economic Development Authority to complete a Laborshed employment study for the Jefferson area. This study will geographically define which communities contribute to Jefferson’s workforce, regardless of political boundaries. This defined area is called a Laborshed area and is based upon commuting patterns. The purpose of the Laborshed study is to…
Read MoreGreene County Development Corporation will join Ames Regional Economic Alliance
In a historic move, Greene County Development Corporation (GCDC) elected today to join the Ames Regional Economic Alliance (AREA). AREA (subject to board approval) will provide GCDC organizational administration, business retention and expansion, housing, and workforce development expertise as well as communication, website, and media support. Transition is scheduled to begin later this month, with strategic planning to restart later…
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