A Scranton man was killed when the tractor he was driving was rear-ended on Highway 25. According to the Iowa State Patrol accident report, Michael Thomas Dahl, 63, of Scranton was operating a 1969 Farmall tractor southbound on Highway 25, just south of 320th St. Neal Schoon, 62, of Bayard, was also southbound, driving a 1989 Mercury passenger car. Schoon…
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Origin Homes breaks ground
Origin Homes and city of Jefferson officials held a groundbreaking ceremony June 30 at the site of one of three houses Origin is building in Jefferson in the coming months. All three houses are on in-fill lots, lots from with older homes have been removed. Two of the homes are in the 500 block of N. Vine St. The third…
Read MoreCounty supes approve funds for P-C Early Learning Center
The Greene County supervisors agreed at their June 30 meeting to provide $180,000 in funding to the Paton-Churdan Early Learning Center for a new modular building. The funds will be taken from the county’s local option sales and service tax (LOSST) fund over five years. Board chair John Muir said the repayment schedule may be shorter. Per county attorney Thomas…
Read MoreMost of Iowa gets welcome rain
Precipitation, heavy in some parts of Iowa, reduced days suitable for fieldwork to just 2.7 during the week ending June 29, 2025, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. While beneficial, the wet conditions limited field activities throughout much of the State. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 1 percent very short, 9 percent short, 69 percent adequate and…
Read MoreMaster Conservationist program coming in July
Iowa State University Extension of Greene, Boone and Story counties are offering a Master Conservationist program Thursdays, July 31 through Sept. 11. The sessions will be from 5:30 pm until dust at various locations throughout the three counties. Course topics will include exploration of Iowa’s land and conservation history; prairie, forests and aquatic ecosystems; and conservation practices such as soil…
Read MoreDentists Teusch and Van Beek donate youth admissions to the Mahanay Tower
The Bell Tower Community Foundation is grateful to have local dentists Dr James Teusch and Dr Keith Van Beek team up to sponsor the youth admission at the Mahanay Bell Tower for 2025. The two have provided funds so all those age 18 years and younger can ride the elevator to the top and experience the Mahanay Bell Tower this…
Read MoreWoman charged with murder in Greenbrier shooting
A Jefferson woman has been charged with murder in the first degree. Greene County sheriff Jack Williams reports that sheriff’s personnel responded to a report of shots fired June 27 at 7:28 pm at 2264 M Ave in Greenbrier Township. Richard Thompson, 54, of Jefferson was found deceased in the residence. His wife, Christene Thompson, 49, of Jefferson was arrested…
Read MoreJeff council plans for summer sidewalk, street projects
Jefferson residents will be able to learn more about an extensive sidewalk project coming up for the west part of Jefferson. City engineer Jim Leiding told the city council at its June 24 meeting that a public meeting will be held “in the next month or so” on the plans to add a sidewalk on W. Lincoln Way from Grimmell…
Read MoreNew plan for P-C Early Learning Center
Supervisors discuss level of financial involvement The Greene County board of supervisors is considering committing $180,000 over several years to the Paton-Churdan Early Learning Center. A final decision is pending auditor Billie Hoskins “running the numbers” for the local option sales and service tax (LOSST) fund, as that’s where the money would come from. PCELC board member Libby Towers updated…
Read MoreSupervisors hear update from GCDC interim director
Michelle Book, interim director of Greene County Development Corporation, introduced herself to the county supervisors at their June 23 meeting and updated them on GCDC activities. Book was contracted by GCDC in February to assist with the Vision 2030 planning process. She was hired as interim director with the departure of Ken Paxton at the end of May. She told…
Read MoreIowa PBS hosting outdoor adventure in Greene County
Area residents are invited to join outdoor experts and Iowa PBS on Saturday, July 26, from 9 am to – 12 pm for a morning adventure with Greene County Conservation. At this special one-day outdoor event, attendees will learn more about nature photography while identifying unique natural phenomena. Beginning at 9 am, attendees will gather at the Eastside Shelter at Spring…
Read MoreFree Bike Safety Rodeo for kids Monday
Families with children ages 0-7 are invited to a Bike Safety Rodeo Monday, June 23, from 10:30 to 11:30 am in the Jefferson public library parking lot. The fun will include a bike rodeo obstacle course, lawn games and snacks. Children will receive a free bike helmet while supplies last. Parents can pick up car seat and bike safety tips.…
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