The Greene County Historical Society and the Priscilla Alden Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will present a free program about the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party (Dec. 16, 1773), Sunday, Sept. 17, at 2 pm at the Greene County Historical Museum, 219 E. Lincoln Way in Jefferson. Mary Dolan, who is the national vice-chairman…
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Rippey mayor appoints Cummings, Lawrence to city council
There are two new members on the Rippey city council. At their Sept. 5 meeting, mayor Dan Brubaker appointed Kyle Cummings to fill the seat previously held by Donnie Carpenter and Shannon Lawrence for the position held by Rick Liebich. The appointees will fill the council seats until the Nov. 7 election. To continue, they must file nomination papers and…
Read MoreLess than half of Iowa corn, soybeans in good or excellent condition
Another week of above average temperatures and below average precipitation resulted in 6.5 days suitable for fieldwork for Iowa farmers during the week ending Sept. 10, 2023, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included chopping corn silage as well as cutting and baling hay. A few reports of corn and soybean harvest were received. Topsoil moisture…
Read MoreSupervisors agree to re-open Mahanay tower after contentious meeting
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline Longstanding, ongoing differences between the Bell Tower Community Foundation, a nonprofit charitable organization organized in 1986 for the purpose of fundraising in support of the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower in Jefferson, and the Greene County board of supervisors, entrusted with the operation of the Tower through the will of the late Floyd Mahanay, erupted into…
Read MoreSupervisors stay with their policy on bell tower lights
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors during the regular board meeting Sept. 5 again spent considerable time hashing out policy for lighting of the courthouse façade and the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower. The issues had been previously discussed and a decision tabled at the Aug. 28 meeting. LED colored lighting has been installed which illuminates…
Read MorePaton man killed in ag accident
Greene County sheriff Jack Williams reports that Robert Paullin, 76, of Paton died Sept. 6 as a result of an accident involving a bean sprayer. The Greene County sheriff’s office, Iowa State Patrol, Paton fire, Webster County sheriff’s office and Greene County Ambulance responded to the accident at 7:37 pm. Paullin was operating a three-wheeled bean sprayer in the 100…
Read MoreCardiac, pulmonary rehab open house slated at Greene County Medical Center
Greene County Medical Center is hosting a public open house Wednesday, Sept. 20, from 2 to 4 pm in the new cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation space. This is an opportunity to meet the cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation team and tour the new larger space on the second floor of the medical center. “A patient-centered approach to care means we are…
Read MoreArt in the Gardens Sept. 16 in Jefferson
Jefferson Matters’ Tower View Team and the Thomas Jefferson Gardens of Greene County are sponsoring the fourth art fair Saturday, Sept. 16, from 10 am to 4 pm, at Thomas Jefferson Gardens. Art in the Gardens will feature local and regional artists who will display and offer for sale art works in a variety of media. Free activities for children…
Read MoreExtension offering intro to artificial intelligence
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County is excited to announce a free upcoming event that will delve into the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its applications for personal and business use. Farm management specialist Alexis Stevens will host this informative session Friday, Sept. 29, from 9:30 to 11 am at the Greene County Extension Office located at…
Read MoreRegistration for Greene Leadership 2023 open
Every three years Greene County Extension organizes an adult professional development program that builds dynamic leaders. Greene Leadership 2023 focuses on maximizing individual strengths and skills that translate to enhanced professional development and increased community involvement, beginning Oct. 10, for four consecutive Tuesdays. Sponsored by ISU Greene County Extension & Outreach and Junction Hilltop Wind, participants will meet from 10:30…
Read MoreMore of Iowa in extreme drought now than in last 10 years
A continued lack of precipitation throughout Iowa meant farmers had 6.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Sept. 3, 2023, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included chopping corn silage as well as cutting and baling hay. Continued drought conditions have stressed corn and soybeans and dried them out to the point that some…
Read MoreSeptember is Voter Registration Month
Last day to register to vote is Oct. 23 for the Nov. 7 school, city election Greene County auditor Billie Jo Hoskins and Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate are encouraging Iowans to celebrate National Voter Registration Month in September by registering to vote. National Voter Registration Day is Sept. 19, 2023. The National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS)…
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