[Updated with new time for fair queen coronation] The Greene County Fairgrounds will be bustling this week as 4-H and FFA members, their families, and people of all ages who enjoy a traditional county fair enjoy the Greene County Fair. The Fair board, led by president Connor Juergensen, has four nights of grandstand entertainment on tap for this year’s fair.
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Successes touted at supervisors meeting
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline Success was the theme of the Greene County board of supervisors meeting on July 1. Pete Russell reported the Bell Tower Festival in June was a “success and we also made money.” She said the open concept type of beer garden worked well. Russell said she’d received much positive feedback about the event and has…
Read MoreExtension office closed next week during the fair
The Greene County Extension office will be closed during the 2019 Greene County Fair, July 9-15. “We will be moving our staff out to the Greene County fairgrounds to have everyone focusing on the Fair festivities” said Lori Mannel, Greene County Extension director. “We will be checking our phone messages several times a day, so please leave us a message…
Read MoreJefferson Matters to host free marketing workshop
Local business owners, non-profit and community organizations are invited to a free workshop on marketing Thursday, July 18, at 9:30 am at the Greene County Community Center. Main Street Iowa (part of Iowa Economic Development) is working with Locable to conduct their 90-minute Marketing 3-4-5™ workshops in five Iowa communities. The goal: empower local businesses, nonprofits and civic organizations in…
Read MoreBenefits of ‘going organic’ and how to do it topic of field day
Tuesday, July 9, near Churdan The Iowa Organic Association (IOA) is delivering a free field day for farmers and others interested in learning from organic experts about the benefits of going organic and policies needed to transition to a family farm organic system. IOA members George and Patti Naylor will host this Field Day at their farm near Churdan Tuesday,…
Read MoreDrunk driving target of special traffic enforcement July 3-7
Nationally, during the 2017 July 4th holiday period (the most recent statistics available), 601 people died in motor vehicle crashes, an average of 134 per day. During that same time there were four fatalities on Iowa roads. That is nothing to celebrate. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 60 percent of those who died in alcohol-related crashes were…
Read MoreSave the Date for Amazing Race for Charity
Planning has begun for the 2019 Amazing Race for Charity has begun. This year’s event is slated for Saturday, Sept. 7. Last year’s inaugural event raised $1,700 for BOOST. This year organizers have set a goal of raising $5,000 for the new animal shelter building fund.
Read MoreWest central IA gets an inch less rain than normal last week
Iowa experienced scattered storms across the state that delivered high winds and hail, limiting opportunities for fieldwork during the week ending June 30, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 4.4 days suitable for fieldwork. Fieldwork activities included planting, harvesting hay and spraying.
Read MoreJeff council approves sale of $2.46M in bonds
Yield will be $2.54 million The Jefferson city council finalized the sale of $2.46 million in general obligation corporate purpose bonds at its June 25 meeting. The terms offered by the high bidder will allow the council to reap $2.54 million, the total needed to cover the list of purposes the council approved for the bonds.
Read MoreSupes okay more hogs, needed elevator updates
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors recommended approval a hog site expansion application by Alex Alliger at a public hearing during the regular board meeting on Monday, June 24. Supervisor Mick Burkett acted as chair pro tem in the absence of John Muir. Also absent was supervisor Dawn Rudolph.
Read MoreTrash collection changing in Jefferson in September
Trash collection in Jefferson will have a new look come September when a New Way Sidewinder automated packer and a New Way Cobra rear load packer are put into service for residential trash pickup. The city council at its June 25 regular meeting approved the purchase of the two trucks at a total cost of $400,200.
Read MoreJefferson Telecom looking for directory cover photo
Jefferson Telecom has launched a directory photo contest for the 2019-2020 telephone directory front cover. The winner of the chosen photo will win $100 in Greene County Chamber Checks. Greene County residents are invited to showcase their photographic talents and submit images of the natural beauty and points of interest that describe Jefferson and Greene County. Photos should represent Jefferson…
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