Also access to camera surveillance Drug screening of school employees and the district’s use of surveillance cameras were topics of discussion at the Greene County Schools board of education meeting June 21. Questions were raised by parent Heather Patrick, who said she had followed channels and was speaking to the board as a last step. She reported she had a…
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Sen Ernst traveling office hours July 5
The office of U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R) has scheduled traveling office hours across Iowa during July. Representatives of Sen Ernst’s office will be available in counties across the state to assist Iowans with problems or questions about eligibility for Social Security, veterans benefit or military affairs, passports, immigration issues, and other federal programs.
Read MoreScranton congregate meal site closing Friday
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal It’s an important service but due to a lack of attendance and funding, the Scranton congregate meal site is closing. The final day of operation is Friday, June 30. Scranton residents will not be left without noon meal service. Jerry Boyd has agreed to pick up meals in Jefferson and deliver them to Scranton residents.
Read MoreSoybeans behind average but ahead of last year
Iowa experienced below normal temperatures across the state with mostly isolated precipitation during the week ending June 25, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 5.3 days suitable for fieldwork. Activities for the week included herbicide application, side-dressing, cultivating, and haying.
Read MoreThey’re here – Everything’s coming up tractors
Jefferson has been invaded by tractors of nearly every decade and make for the 8th annual WHO Tractor Ride. The ride is based at Wild Rose Casino, and includes three days with drives of varying lengths for the 500 tractor enthusiasts registered for the ride.
Read MoreWild Rose, Greene County hosting WHO Classic Tractor Ride June 25-28
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Fans of “old iron” are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the 21st annual WHO Radio Tractor Ride next week. Classic tractors from various manufacturers will arrive at Wild Rose Casino in Jefferson on Sunday, June 25. The machines, drivers and passengers will leave early each morning for the next three days on routes that will…
Read MorePrincipal Van Cleave resigns
Ends months of negotiating The Greene County Schools board of education at a special meeting Monday accepted the resignation of Intermediate School principal Maranda Van Cleave. Included in the agreement is a settlement payment of $55,000 to Van Cleave if she has not secured or been offered regular or part-time employment by Aug. 20.
Read MoreGem uncovered in downtown rehabilitation
Those who are watching progress of the CDBG-funded façade rehabilitation project in downtown Jefferson got a surprise earlier this week when the mansard front of 110 E. State St was removed. Beneath the 1970s “Swiss chalet” update is white glazed brick with ornate glazed terra cotta inlays over the second story windows and at the top. Pete Franks of The Franks…
Read MoreCounty attorney’s office looking at software purchase
Thomas Laehn, assistant to county attorney Nic Martino, wants to make his position obsolete before his two-year contract expires. Laehn graduated from the University of Iowa college of law in May and joined the county attorney’s office earlier this month. His job title will change to assistant county attorney after he is admitted to the Iowa bar in early fall.
Read MoreCram the Cab for the food pantry June 26 – July 1
County residents should be on the lookout for a big, red tractor sitting in the parking lot at the Jefferson Fareway store the week of June 26 – July 1. This will mark the start of Greene County Farm Bureau’s second annual Cram the Cab event. The goal will be to “cram” the cab full of non-perishable food items which…
Read MoreNew bells need some tweaking
The 47-bell carillon at the top of the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower is complete but the work isn’t finished. Experts from the Verdin Company in Cincinnati will return to Jefferson yet this month to work on three bells “that are having issues,” county engineer Wade Weiss told the county supervisors June 12. The bells at the top of each of…
Read MoreCorn, soybeans doing well
Warm and windy weather with spotty thunderstorms prevailed across Iowa during the week ending June 18, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Those isolated storms left some farmers assessing crop damage from strong winds and hail. Statewide there were 5.2 days suitable for fieldwork. Activities for the week included cutting hay, spraying herbicides, nitrogen side-dressing, and re-planting.
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