Scranton residents who were considering raising chickens will have to move elsewhere after the city council unanimously denied the request to allow the fowl in town. The decision was announced during the council meeting on Nov. 14. The bulk of the meeting consisted of reports from the library, public works and Community Center. The library has gold discs and score…
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Jefferson Wants You incentive grants to pair of Jefferson women
A pair of remote workers in Greene County have been awarded Jefferson Wants You Incentive grants for a one year membership at Gravitate Coworking in downtown Jefferson. Ashley Gress is a new resident to Jefferson with her husband Ashly Elliott. She works for tutor.com, so tutoring students online at a variety of hours in a quiet space with great internet…
Read MoreWest central Iowa is drier than state average
Another dry and warmer than normal week statewide led to 6.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending November 19, 2023, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork included harvesting corn, completing fall tillage, applying fall fertilizer, and hauling manure. Reports of tile work being done in fields were received this week. Topsoil moisture condition statewide rated…
Read MoreRams Against Cancer slated for Dec. 15
Order T-shirts by Nov. 27 Greene County Rams fans and the community will raise funds to beat cancer at Rams Against Cancer Friday, Dec. 15, as the Rams host West Marshall for basketball at Greene County High School. The evening will start with a steak sandwich tailgate grilled by the Greene County Cattlemen from 5:30 until the food is gone.…
Read MoreJeff council has quiet meeting, moves ahead on pickleball courts
The Jefferson city council, after having contention as recent meetings, had a relatively quiet meeting Nov. 14. The council moved forward on building two pickleball courts at Russell Park by awarding a contract with Bolton & Menk for engineering services at a cost of $37,000. The new courts will be north of the existing tennis courts. Park and recreation director…
Read MoreJail financing OK’d, but jail is still two years off
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors at the regular meeting Nov. 13 discussed recent voter approval for construction of a new jail. They estimated construction could start in early 2025 with an opening of the facility in spring, 2026. Supervisors John Muir, Dawn Rudolph, and sheriff Jack Williams reported they have met with representatives of…
Read MoreGrCo school board organizes following school election
Moves regular meeting date from third Wednesday to second Wednesday The Greene County Schools board of education met Monday, Nov. 13, holding both a regular and an organizational meeting. The board conducted routine business, approving the second reading of policies dealing with anti-bullying/ harassment investigation; parent and family engagement district-wide; personal use of student-owned laptop computers or mobile internet devices…
Read MoreFree holiday meal for veterans
All Greene County military veterans are invited to a holiday meal Thursday, Dec. 14, at the Elks lodge in Jefferson. A social hour will begin at 5 pm, followed by dinner catered by Lidderdale Country Store at 6 pm. Music and a short VA benefits briefing will follow the dinner. Veterans may be accompanied by one guest. There is no…
Read MoreHarvest nearing completion
Warm, dry weather prevailed across a majority of Iowa resulting in 6.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Nov. 12, 2023, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork included harvesting corn and soybeans, completing fall tillage, applying fall fertilizer, baling stalks, and hauling manure. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 17 percent very short, 41 percent…
Read MoreCorner View Properties receives $100K Main Street Challenge grant
The City of Jefferson learned Nov. 9 it has received a $100,000 Main Street Iowa Challenge grant from the Iowa Economic Development Authority for the building at 100 N. Wilson Ave. The project is comprised of facade preservation and renovations to the two upper-story apartments. The building is owned by Nikki and Rudy Uebel doing business as Corner View Properties.…
Read MoreEkphrasis to connect poetry, art, Nov. 19 at History Boy Theatre
The Tower View Team of Jefferson Matters: Main Street is hosting its third annual Ekphrasis program Sunday, Nov. 19, at 2 pm at History Boy Theatre. A group of 10 local poets are preparing original poems inspired by the works of 10 local artists. Poets and artists will be at the event reading or sharing their work. Special guest is…
Read MoreJefferson Wants You incentive grant to Midwest Missions
Midwest Mission, a non-profit with a facility at 219 N. Chestnut St, (formerly Aureon and Fareway) was recently awarded a $5,000 Jefferson Wants You incentive grant. new branch location of an established Midwest Missions is an established non-profit organization with its base in Illinois. Midwest Mission provides relief supplies “around the world and around the corner”. Its primary focus areas…
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