The last weekend of viewing autumn colors from the observation deck of the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower is this weekend, Oct. 29-30. Weekend hours are 10 am to 4 pm. After Sunday, bell tower souvenirs, including flat and 3-D magnets, key tags, snow globes, pencils and T-shirts will be available at Homestead Bakery and Coffee. Wine and shot glasses and sterling silver charms are…
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Freedom Rock unveiled, but the tent remains
Greene County’s Freedom Rock has been unveiled, but it’s “under wraps” for another two weeks. The rock was revealed at a ceremony attended by about 125 persons Thursday afternoon, just three hours after artist Bubba Sorensen finished painting. Before taking down the west (front) side of the tent surrounding the rock, emcee Jim Andrew, commander of American Legion Post 11,…
Read MoreAuditor adds Saturday hours for early voting
The Greene County auditor’s office will be open the next two Saturdays to accommodate early voting for the Nov. 8 general election. The office, located on the second floor of the courthouse, will be open Oct. 26 from 8 am to 5 pm and Nov. 5 from 9 am to 5 pm.
Read MoreGreene Co school board moving to April vote on bond issue
The Greene County Schools board of education discussed the failed bond issue at its work session Oct. 19 and agreed to proceed toward an April 4 bond referendum.
Read MoreJeff police chief seeks additional officer
The number of calls for Jefferson police and the number of criminal cases in Jefferson has increased enough to warrant adding a patrol officer, according to Jefferson police chief Mark Clouse. Clouse presented the need to the Jefferson city council Tuesday evening. The department currently has five patrol officers, chief Clouse, and captain Heath Enns.
Read MoreTown hall meeting highlights development plans and challenges facing Greene Co schools, Chamber
Greene County Development Corporation will work to build a western Iowa tourism mecca, the Greene County Schools board is considering an April 4 bond referendum, and the Chamber board is viable and looking for help. Those were the messages delivered to about 35 persons who attended a town hall meeting hosted by GCDC at the Greene County Community Center Monday.
Read MoreCity okays Lincoln Way study, new contract with P.A.W.S.
The city of Jefferson will use a portion of its Grow Greene County funds for a study of ways to enhance the east entry to the city on Lincoln Way. The council at its Oct. 25 meeting approved a contract with Bolton & Menk to complete a corridor enhancement study at a cost of $24,500. Jim Leiding, Bolton & Menk…
Read MoreHogs…. again
Proponents of concentrated animal feeding operations say CAFOs are a way for young farmers to get their start in agriculture. Justin Ostrander, a Greene County High School 2013 graduate, hopes to add his name to a growing list of Greene County residents doing just that.
Read MoreGenealogical Society to help fill data in new cemetery software
The city of Jefferson could save hundreds of dollars in putting cemetery management software online thanks to the Greene County Genealogical Society. The city council at its Oct. 11 meeting approved the purchase of Grave Discover® for the two city-owned cemeteries. Grave Discover creates a database of gravesites that can be searched anywhere there’s internet access. Cost is $500 initially…
Read MoreWC Iowa behind average on corn harvest, ahead of average on soybeans
Although there were 6.1 days suitable for fieldwork statewide during the week ending Oct. 23, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service, corn for grain and soybean harvest progress remains behind both the previous year and the five-year average. Besides harvest, other activities included chopping and baling corn stalks, tillage, and manure applications.
Read MoreGCDC town hall meeting Monday
Greene County Development Corporation will host a town hall meeting Monday, Oct. 24, at 6 pm at the Greene County Community Center in Jefferson. Although much of the information at the meeting has already been presented elsewhere and reported, there will be some new information. Greene County school superintendent Tim Christensen will discuss the school board’s decision last week to seek…
Read MoreCandidate forum in Churdan Tuesday
The Churdan public library will host a meet and greet with the candidates running for Greene County supervisor Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 7 pm.
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