~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County jail is “very good for its age,” but there are extensive problems with the layout of the building that can’t be corrected. That’s what the county supervisors were told Monday when Delbert Langley, a jail inspector with the Iowa Department of Inspections, reported on his annual inspection. The supervisors have heard the…
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Forge preparing for ‘massive’ Sept. 7 opening
~by Noah Rohlfing The Forge in Jefferson is starting to come together. As Linc Kroeger enters the building from a back entrance, work can be heard being done on the second floor of the building, with drills whirring and hammers pounding. On the ground floor, things are quiet for the time being. Chris Deal, a Jefferson native who is part…
Read MoreIowa getting drier, crops still two weeks behind
Another dry week across most of the state allowed Iowa farmers 6.0 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Aug. 4, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork activities included moving grain, spraying fungicides and insecticides, and harvesting hay and oats. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa was rated 5 percent very short, 26 percent short, 67 percent…
Read MoreDelaney, Warren campaigning here this week
Democratic presidential candidates John Delaney and Elizabeth Warren will visit Greene County this week. John Delaney will discuss the economics of soybeans and cover crops with farmers and interested voters Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 9 to 10 am, at the farm of David and Emily Weaver, 1769 B Ave, east of Rippey. This will be Delaney’s third visit, with previous…
Read MoreFlack gets zoning exemption for sequel event
River Farm Summer Bash- The Sequel will proceed this Saturday as planned, with the correct zoning for the event. County zoning coordinator Chuck Wenthold granted River Farm Recreation owner Craig Flack a two-day exemption to the current agricultural zoning when the board of adjustment was unable to set a meeting date to consider Flack’s request. According to Wenthold, the zoning…
Read MoreGrand Junction celebrates its 150-year history this weekend
Grand Junction will celebrate its sesquicentennial with a three-day celebration, “GJ 150,” on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 2-4, featuring a parade, carnival, live entertainment and historical events. A carnival from Amusement Associates will feature eight traditional rides, three inflatables and refreshment trucks. The carnival will be open all three days of GJ 150 on Main Street. Reduced price ride…
Read MoreChanges in trash collection coming in Jefferson
The city of Jefferson is introducing automated trash collection in early September. The new system will involve changes. Effective Sept. 3, garbage collection procedures will change from the current four bag or two 35-gallon can collection system and replaced with a 95-gallon container provided by the city of Jefferson to each household. The 95-gallon containers will be delivered to residences…
Read MoreHistorical Society slates two programs in Grand Junction
Regular meeting Friday with program on the county’s movie theatres, and GJ history on Sunday ~by Chuck Offenburger for the Greene County Historical Society There’s a Friday-Sunday doubleheader of local history programs coming this weekend, both in Grand Junction, as that town celebrates its sesquicentennial. On Friday, Aug. 2, Mike and Dianne Piepel of Jefferson are presenting the “Theaters in…
Read MoreScranton still seeking new city clerk
Almost 13 months ago, Scranton city Clerk Melinda Hinners accepted a new position but she agreed to stay on to help train her replacement and provide assistance as needed. She’s still the city clerk as city officials have had no luck in hiring her replacement. Numerous advertisements have been placed in a variety of media. The council has interviewed several…
Read MoreAugust Java & Juice hosts told
Area residents are invited to learn what’s brewing in town at the Friday morning Java & Juice gatherings. Hosts for Java & Juice in August will showcase both businesses and volunteer efforts. The August schedule is: • Aug. 2 – Jefferson Community Golf Course, 501 Greenewood Road • Aug. 9 – Mid-Iowa Insurance, 110 E. State St • Aug. 16…
Read MoreJefferson Telecom upgrading TV system
Jefferson Telecom is starting preparations for a major upgrade in the TV offering in Jefferson and the surrounding rural service area. Fiber technology that has been deployed throughout the Jefferson Telecom service area allows for enhancements in the quality and performance of phone, Internet, and television services. The advanced TV system will run off the buried fiber optic cables versus…
Read MoreIowa getting dry, crops remain behind average year
This past week brought below average temperatures and little to no rain across much of the state as Iowa farmers had 5.9 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 28, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork activities included scouting, spraying fungicides and insecticides, and harvesting hay and oats.
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