Farmers had 4.2 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 5, 2026. This is 0.6 days less than last year, when there were 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 1 percent very short, 10 percent short, 71 percent adequate, and 18 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture condition across the state rated 3 percent very…
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Topics, times told for Fair Chats
Once again, it’s time for the Greene County Fair. That means it’s also time for the Greene County Historical Society’s annual “Fair Chats.” These informal mini-programs feature local speakers talking about history. In 2026, there will be three. They’re a chance to pull up a chair and learn something about our county. On Friday, July 10, at 11 am, former…
Read MoreTalk of roads, speed limits takes much of supervisors’ June 29 meeting
Motorists on Greene County paved roads can legally drive 60 mph with the July 1 change by the governor of the speed limit on state roads. The county supervisors at their June 29 meeting discussed speed limits with sheriff Jack Williams and county engineer Wade Weiss. Williams said he had received several phone calls asking if the county would change…
Read MoreSupper and concert in the park will mark July 4 in Churdan
The Churdan public library will host the Town and Country Band as part of the library’s July 4th celebration Saturday, July 4, at 7 pm. The band will perform patriotic music under the direction of Snowy Anderson. Please be sure to bring your lawn chairs to enjoy the free concert in the park. The band will accept donations to allow…
Read MoreGreene County landowners eligible for funds to install perennial buffers to improve water quality downstream
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced June 30 the expansion of the Streamside Buffer Pilot Project to include farmers and landowners living in all 22 counties in the Greater Des Moines Watershed. Greene County is one of those counties. The expansion is part of the Greater Des Moines Watershed Program, a targeted initiative to accelerate and scale up the use of…
Read MoreHeat wave to continue through weekend
Greene County continues under an extreme heat warning issued by the National Weather Service. Temperatures in the 90s and high humidity will continue to result in heat indices more than 100 degrees. Overnight temperatures will remain very warm, in the upper 70s and 80s, limiting any relief from the heat at night. The extreme heat is forecast to continue through…
Read MoreSupervisors discuss repowering wind turbines
The Greene County supervisors had the first of what is likely to be many discussions on repowering wind turbines. Repowering is generally done every 8-10 years for safety purposes. Repowering involves an overhaul and updating, while maintenance would more likely be replacing failed or worn parts. County planning/zoning officer Chuck Wenthold provided the supervisors with a copy of O’Brien County’s…
Read MoreJeff council moves forward on Westwood Dr, Lincoln Way sidewalk project
The Jefferson city council at its June 23 meeting held a public hearing on and then gave the final approval for the Westwood Dr sidewalk project. Although council members Luke Winkelman and Chad Sloan both shared comments against the project, the vote on the motion to approve it was 4-1, with Winkleman casting the “no” vote. During the open forum…
Read MoreGreene County part of Greater Des Moines Watershed Program,
Greene County farmers eligible for enhanced cover crop cost-share Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig this week announced the launch of the Greater Des Moines Watershed Program, a targeted initiative to accelerate and scale up the use of conservation practices across 22 counties – including Greene County – upstream from the Des Moines metro. The program was created as part…
Read MoreSupervisors approve purchase of new ambulance
Greene County Ambulance will get a new ambulance, but not for another two years. The county supervisors at their June 22 meeting approved a quote and signing a purchase agreement with American Response Vehicles for a 2027 AEV X-Series LTD ambulance at a cost of $356,000. The ambulance will be a “twin” to one the ambulance department already has. The…
Read MoreBell Tower hosts ‘Let Freedom Ring,’ a 250th anniversary special event
In honor of the United States’ 250th anniversary celebration, the Bell Tower Community Foundation will host “Let Freedom Ring”, a free Mahanay Bell Tower special event on Sunday, July 5, from 1 to 2 pm. A concert featuring patriotic music arranged specifically to be played on carillons will be performed at 1:30 by Mark Welty of Cedar Falls (pictured). Welty is…
Read MoreMedical center offering back-to-school services
Sports physicals July 14, July 16 The calendar flips to July with fall sports practices starting to appear on the schedule and suddenly, families are staring at a growing back-to-school checklist. Physical forms, immunizations, wellness visits, sports injuries that haven’t quite healed yet and a first day of school that is arriving much faster than anyone expected. “Starting the school…
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