The Greene County supervisors had no business listed on the agenda for the regular meeting Monday but heard updates from county staff and reports of meetings attended. Supervisor Pete Bardole reported attending the first meeting of the city of Jefferson’s comprehensive planning committee, the Greene County Chamber and Tourism board meeting, a meeting of Bell Tower Festival committee chairs to…
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Ag auction Sept. 4 to benefit fairground improvements
The fifth annual Greene County Fair Ag Products Auction is slated for Tuesday, Sept. 4, at Clover Hall on the fairgrounds in Jefferson. A social time begins at 5 pm followed by dinner at 6 pm and the auction at 7.
Read MoreHistorical Society meets at St Patrick-Cedar Sept. 7
Stories of Greene County’s 10 pioneer cemeteries ~by Chuck Offenburger for the Greene County Historical Society The Greene County Historical Society will meet Friday, Sept. 7, at historic and beautiful St. Patrick Catholic Church in Cedar Township west of Churdan, with Ada Ross telling stories about the pioneer cemeteries in the county.
Read MoreNew logo for Jefferson public library
The Jefferson public library rolled out a new logo this week, one that not only reflects the library and its collections, but also showcases Jefferson’s signature attraction, the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower.
Read MoreCorn crop nine days ahead of average
Iowa farmers had 4.0 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Aug. 26, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Activities for the week included cutting hay, chopping corn silage, harvesting oats for grain, spraying for aphids, and moving grain. Topsoil moisture levels across Iowa rated 7 percent very short, 14 percent short, 70 percent adequate and 9…
Read MoreWorker injured by fall inside wind turbine
A construction worker at the Beaver Creek II wind farm who was injured Friday afternoon returned to work Saturday, according to information provided by Mortenson Construction, contractor for the project. The Greene County sheriff, deputies, Grand Junction rescue and Greene County EMS were called to a site on X Ave near 210th St Friday at 4:22 pm for a worker…
Read MoreExtensive damage at Power Lift in early morning fire
An electrical fire early this morning caused extensive damage at Power Lift in Jefferson. The Jefferson and Grand Junction fire departments, the Greene County sheriff’s office, the Jefferson police department and Greene County EMS responded at 4:30 am. The fire stared in the center of the building, which was empty at the time. The cause of the fire is under…
Read MoreReminder: Expect traffic congestion near Boone Tues-Thurs
The Iowa State Patrol is preparing for the 2018 Farm Progress Show and asking Iowans to do the same. The show runs from Tuesday through Thursday, Aug. 28-30, at the permanent site located along Iowa 17, just north of U.S. 30 in Boone County. Organizers anticipate 20,000 vehicles will travel to Boone County each day, with an attendance nearing 200,000…
Read MoreConservation Station coming to farmers market
The Conservation Station, an engaging mobile learning center, educates all ages about the importance of clean water and healthy soil by making science fun and accessible. The Conservation Station will be at the Greene County farmers market Tuesday, Aug. 28, from 4 to 6:30 pm.
Read MoreHighway 4 project starts next week
Work on Highway 4 in Jefferson (N. Elm St) will begin next week according to resident engineer Jenny Hoskins of the Iowa Department of Transportation. The road will be resurfaced from Lincoln Way north to Highway 30. A crew will begin patching next week. That will be followed by sidewalk work, and resurfacing will begin in 2-3 weeks. Hoskins explained…
Read MoreCosts of selling bonds and using TIF increasing for county
The Greene County supervisors approved hiring a third outside entity to assist with the process of paying for the Iowa Central Career Academy that will be built adjacent to the new Greene County High School. The board on Monday approved an agreement with D.A. Davidson to serve as a municipal advisor during the process of selling the general obligation bonds…
Read MoreMany residents question larger property tax bills
County offices have been flooded with telephone calls in the past week after property owners received their property tax statements. In general, taxes increased enough that people are asking “Why?” According to county treasurer Donna Lawson and Pam Olerich, who handles matters pertaining to real estate and taxes in the county auditor’s office, there are several reasons for the increases.
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