A year ago when the Greene County Schools board of education set goals for the school year, the goal of having $1 million in unused spending authority within five years seemed very ambitious. The district had made painful budget cuts during 2016-17 and managed to end the year with a positive unspent balance of $392,000. However, the board knew a…
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Harvest ahead of normal despite wet weather
Another week of storms bringing heavy rainfall to much of the state left Iowa farmers just 3.0 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Sept. 23, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Activities for the week included seeding cover crops and harvesting corn, soybeans and hay.
Read MoreGrassley aid to visit county Tuesday
Sen Chuck Grassley’s regionaI director Adam DoBraska will hold traveling office hours in Greene and other west central Iowa counties Tuesday, Sept. 25. DoBraska will listen to concerns and take opinions about specific issues, along with helping Iowans with personal issues and requests. This can range from getting a milestone birthday greeting from Senator Grassley or the President, a flag…
Read MoreCounty okays agreement with Verizon Wireless for cellular tower at LEC
The county could see up to $159,000 over the next 25 years simply from leasing land at the Law Enforcement Center to CommNet Cellular for a Verizon Wireless tower. The supervisors at their Sept. 17 meeting approved a land lease agreement with CommNet. The initial contract is for five years at a cost of $6,000 per year, with the contract…
Read MoreHalloween triple play becomes a grand slam with addition of concert
Families can mark their calendars now with a new addition to the Halloween triple play held annually in Jefferson. For the past several years the Greene County Community Center staff, Greene County Chamber and Tourism and the Jefferson public library staff have collaborated to provide area children a free Halloween party at the Community Center, Trick-or-Treat Around the Square, and…
Read MoreIncome guidelines available for home energy assistance program
Income guidelines for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) have been announced. Applications for the program will be accepted on a first come/first served basis at the New Opportunities Greene County Family Development Center on N. Elm in Jefferson beginning Oct. 1 for households with an elderly/disabled member, or beginning Nov. 1 for others.
Read MoreJeff public library a busy place for children (and their teddy bears)
Staff at the Jefferson public library is gearing up for several children’s programs. The annual Teddy Bear Sleepover will be held the weekend of Sept. 22-23. Children of all ages are invited to bring their favorite stuffed animal to the library before Saturday, Sept. 22, at 1 pm. The stuffed animals will enjoy games, movies, refreshments and a sleepover, with…
Read MoreCorn, beans both a week ahead of 5-year average
Warm, dry weather gave Iowa farmers 6.0 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Sept. 16, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Activities for the week included harvesting hay, harvesting seed corn, chopping corn silage, harvesting corn for grain, harvesting soybeans and seeding cover crops.
Read MoreSept. 18 – Take a Loved One for a Checkup Day
The third Tuesday of September is Take a Loved One for a Checkup Day. It’s a reminder to help a friend, neighbor, or family member visit a healthcare professional. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, many people wait until they have an emergency before seeing a doctor. But regular visits to a medical professional can help…
Read MoreNat’l Farm Safety and Health Week, Sept. 16-22
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig on Friday encouraged Iowans to keep safety in mind whether working on the farm or traveling through rural Iowa this harvest season. National Farm Safety and Health Week is Sept. 16 to 22 and the theme is “Cultivating the Seeds of Safety.” “Fall is an exciting time with lots of activity on our farms…
Read MoreEnrollment at Paton-Churdan grows for second consecutive year
By not-yet-official counts, Paton-Churdan enrollment has grown by 18 students compared to last year, with 226 students this year. Principal Annie Smith shared that information in her report at the P-C school board’s regular meeting Sept. 12. There are seven more students open enrolled at P-C from other districts, she said, and some resident students who had open enrolled in…
Read MorePipeline of drugs into county is closed, Laehn says
A pipeline of drugs coming into Greene County has been closed, according to Greene County assistant county attorney Thomas Laehn. Laehn made that announcement at the county supervisors’ Sept. 10 meeting. “I think we’ve really had success in the last couple of months closing off the pipeline of drugs into the county, largely because of successful search warrants that were…
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