Also sets strict rules for use of cell phones The Greene County Schools board of education at its Oct. 18 meeting approved changes to the policy first adopted in 2014 for the use of student-owned laptops or mobile internet devices. The policy now strictly prohibits students from bringing a personal computer or tablet to use at school. Personal cellular phones…
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Soil moisture levels show slight improvement
Dry and warmer than normal temperatures in Iowa this week resulted in 5.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Oct. 22, 2023, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Corn and soybean harvest continued to be the primary field activities for the week, although there were reports of fertilizer application and fall tillage. Topsoil moisture condition statewide…
Read MoreGrCo school board sees MAP test data
Greene County students are more proficient in reading and math than a year ago, according to data from September MAP (Measures of Annual Progress) testing. School principals shared MAP results at the Oct. 18 school board meeting. This is the second year the district has used the MAP test. Students take the MAP tests three times each year, with their…
Read MoreFire destroys Midland Power warehouse
A warehouse at Midland Power Cooperative’s Boone administrative office was destroyed in a fire Thursday afternoon, Oct. 19. The 7,500-square-foot warehouse caught fire at approximately 3:30 pm. The building was unoccupied when the fire broke out and all Midland Power employees were safely accounted for. The building, as well as two pickups, an SUV, and a forklift, were destroyed. The…
Read MoreHistory Society sets two programs
~by Denise O’Brien Van for the Greene County Historical Society There will be a “Happy Haunting” on Sunday, Oct. 29, at the Greene County Museum, 219 E. Lincoln Way, Jefferson. The free 2 pm program will feature the “ghosts” of long-ago prominent persons with Greene County connections. Nicole Friess Schilling of Jefferson will appear as Eva Leonard, a Grand Junction…
Read MoreCasino surveillance cameras simplify catching a thief
Identifying a suspect in the theft of collectible coins, gold and silver bars, jewelry and cash valued at approximately $250,000 was made much easier by surveillance cameras at Wild Rose Casino. That the theft was reported the same day the suspect tried to unload his booty just shortened the time it took. At about noon Tuesday, Oct. 18, a Grand…
Read MoreReynolds proclaims Blue Ribbon Week for Israel
Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation declaring the week of Oct. 22-29 Blue Ribbon Week and calling upon Iowans to observe this moment of solidarity by wearing blue ribbons in support of Israel. In advance of Blue Ribbon Week, the Iowa State Capitol building will be illuminated in blue in support of Israel beginning Oct. 18 through the evening…
Read MoreJeff apartment manager lobbies county supervisors against Kading housing project
County agrees to provide $15,000 annually to animal shelter operations ~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors heard concerns about the Kading housing project during the open forum part of the meeting on Oct. 16. Developer Kading Construction has proposed “workforce housing” in the northeast part of Jefferson. Margaret and Larry Saddoris, owners of apartments for…
Read MoreFirst graders visit the zoo courtesy of Beta Tau Delta
How many spots do giraffes have? How old is the baby giraffe? Can the parrot dance? And the questions continued from 100 first graders from Greene County and Paton-Churdan school systems recently at the Beta Tau Delta Day at the Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines. The youngsters were treated to zoo train rides, a hot lunch, individually feeding giraffes,…
Read MoreScranton city council delays decision on chickens in town
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The public hearing held by the Scranton city council regarding chickens brought a small number of residents to the Oct. 10 meeting. Council members listened to the residents’ opinions and will discuss it further at a later date. Dawn Rudolph, Peggy Hoyt and Tina Beaman provided information on the HWY 25 Corridor Project. The plans…
Read MoreGrCo musicians slate fall concert Oct. 26
Greene County Schools will host their fall concert on Thursday, Oct. 26, starting with the band at 6:30 pm presenting their Halloween performance. The seven-12 grade vocal portion will begin at 7 p.m. The concerts will be held in the high school auditorium. All are welcome.
Read MoreHarvest continues despite cold, damp week
Iowa was cold and damp this week with the northern two-thirds of state receiving above average precipitation, limiting days suitable for fieldwork to 4.2 during the week ending October 15, 2023, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Corn and soybean harvest continued to be the main field activities for the week, although there were some reports of fall…
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