Construction of the new Greene County jail is on schedule. Sheriff Jack Williams had told the county supervisors during the spring that precast concrete walls would arrive in July. They arrived Monday, July 28, with three days to spare, and were put up immediately. Ground was broken for the project March 17. The $10.9 million project is scheduled to be…
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Jeff library trustees to hear architects’ proposals for library expansion
The Jefferson public library board of trustees will hear presentations from three architects on their proposals for the future expansion of the library at meetings Thursday, Aug. 7, in the council chambers on the second floor of the municipal building, 220 N. Chestnut. Each architect will have 45 minutes for their presentation. Presentations will be made at 4:30, 5:45, and…
Read MoreAmerican Legion builds gazebo near Freedom Rock
American Legion Post 11 placed a picnic table in a shaded area near the Freedom Rock at the Raccoon River Valley Trail head on E. Lincoln Way in 2020. That shade, like much of the shade in Jefferson, was lost to the hunger of the Emerald ash borer. American Legion members, with help from other local volunteers, replaced that shade…
Read MoreJeff council hears request to reduce speed limit near middle school
Approves settlement of 10-year forgivable loan for business that closed four years early The Jefferson city council at its July 22 meeting accepted a petition with 65 signatures from Jed Magee requesting the speed limit on S. Elm St past Greene County Middle School be reduced to 35 mph. The speed limit is now 45, and many northbound drivers have…
Read MoreBack to school reminders for Greene Co families
Greene County Schools administrative offices remind parents it’s time to get ready for the new school year. Online registration is required for ALL students. Returning families can register through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal if you haven’t already. New families can find the registration link here: School Enrollment & Registration Resourceshttps://www.gccsd.k12.ia.us/page/school-enrollment-registration-resources School supply lists, fee information and more is available…
Read MoreSupervisors discuss recycling in towns and a wetland near Churdan
County auditor Billie Jo Hoskins reported to the county supervisors at their July 21 meeting that 17 contractors attended a walk-through of the building last week. BBS said there may be other contractors doing their own walk-throughs this week. Bid opening for the project is Wednesday, July 30, at 2 pm. The dissolution of the Greene County Recycling Agency hasn’t…
Read MoreEndocrinology available at medical center via telehealth
Greene County Medical Center CEO Chad Butterfield, In an ongoing effort to improve local access to specialized care, announces the introduction of telehealth endocrinology services. “This new initiative offers our residents access to expert hormone and metabolic care, without the need to travel long distances,” Butterfield said. Patients utilize an exam room to connect with a board-certified endocrinologist in a…
Read MoreProgram on fires of Jefferson past set for Aug. 1
The list of Jefferson fires is a long one: McCoy Press, Bowling Greene, McAtee Tire, the P.M. Gore residence and many more. “Fires of Jefferson’s Past” will be the Greene County Historical Society program on Friday, Aug. 1, at the First United Methodist Church, 307 S. Wilson Ave., Jefferson. The program features Rolfe Blaess, Eldon Cunningham, David John and Jed…
Read More‘Iowa Nice’ draws new provider to GCMC’s Family Medicine Clinic
Alec Antanaitis, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), was born and raised in Toledo, OH, and has traveled across the United States. But when it came time to call a place home, he made a beeline right back to the Midwest and to Greene County Medical Center’s Family Medicine Clinic. “My mother was a nurse, so I followed in that path.…
Read MoreA wet week in Iowa
Iowa had 4.3 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 20, 2025, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Heavy rain was received in portions of the state. Field activities during the week included fungicide spraying, cutting hay and harvesting oats. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 2 percent very short, 5 percent short, 72 percent adequate…
Read MoreFarmland leasing workshop focuses on better leases for better relationships
Farm tenants and landowners are encouraged to attend Aug. 20 in Jefferson Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Greene County is hosting a farmland leasing meeting Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 9 am at the Greene County Extension office in Jefferson. Joseph Lensing, ISU Farm Management Specialist, will be presenting. The annual meeting is offered to address questions that landowners,…
Read MoreCommunity Players slate 2025 Radio Hour
Greene County Community Theatre is getting to work on the 2025 Radio Hour, a celebration of days gone by when families and friends gathered around a radio for their entertainment. An informational meeting will be held Monday, July 28, from 7 to 8:30 pm at the Masonic lodge on the west side of the courthouse square in Jefferson. All those…
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