Fills post held by Doug McDermott The newest member of the Iowa Central Community College board of directors is no stranger to the Iowa Central organization. Mike Richards of Jefferson was elected to the board in November and will represent District 9, which includes Greene County. A native of Lohrville, Richards grew up in rural Calhoun County and graduated from…
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GCDC again topic of discussion at county supervisors meeting
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline During open forum at the regular meeting of the Greene County board of supervisors on Feb. 12, Scranton resident Kirk Citurs read from a prepared statement of accusations against Greene County Development Corporation. Citurs objected to county funding of GCDC based on political factors and Biblical prophecy. “GCDC is a Democratic (party) organization,” Citurs said.…
Read MoreSupervisors continue discussion of GCDC projects
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline At their meeting on Feb. 1, the Greene County board of supervisors continued discussion of FY2025 funding requests received from Greene County Development Corporation. At previous meetings, board members discussed concern over how GCDC has spent money allocated to it in the past and whether current proposed projects are the best use of county money.…
Read MoreIowa Cover Crop invites local community to Conservation Coffee series
Iowa Cover Crop, a local specialty seed provider, invites the local community to join them for a series of Conservation Coffees. These events will be held on Feb. 16 and 23, as well as March 1 and 8, from 8:30 to 10:30 am at their location, 1669 N Avenue in Jefferson. This come and go event is designed to bring…
Read More‘Tree Talk’ with Brad Riphagen
Iowa State University Greene County Extension & Outreach is hosting a Tree Talk with Brad Riphagen. The topic will be pruning trees. “Pruning trees, especially when young, is valuable to help develop and maintain the health of the tree. Many times, we are unsure of when, where, and how to prune our landscape trees. Join us to discuss best practices…
Read MoreSeed treatment course set for Feb. 20
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County will host a seed treatment continuing instruction course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Tuesday, Feb. 20. The program, provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP), is available at office locations across Iowa. The local attendance site is Greene County Extension. Please call to reserve your spot. Walk-ins…
Read MoreJeff library to host author talk and book signing
YJB 1976 graduate now expert on commodity futures markets What do motorcycles, snowmobiles, race cars, farm equipment, and renegade cows have to do with the commodity futures market? For Scott Irwin, University of Illinois Ag Economist – everything. Irwin realized his risk-taking adventures growing up on an Iowa farm near Bagley could be used as parables to illustrate and teach…
Read MoreNew Friends group will support Greene County parks
Inaugural sledding event planned for Sunday A new organization to support Greene County’s parks, prairies, bike trails and public lands for all citizens to enjoy is forming. Anyone with an interest in maintaining or improving amenities in our county parks is welcome to join. The new group, Friends of Greene County IA Parks, is planning a special event this Sunday,…
Read MoreSupervisors hear budget requests from B/G Co Probation Services and secondary roads
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors heard FY2025 budget requests from Boone/Greene County Probation Services and from the secondary roads department at the meeting on Jan. 29. Diane Hinderaker and county attorney Thomas Laehn described the success of two programs under the supervision of Boone/Greene County Probation Services. A program of community service for youth…
Read MoreC.R.A.S.E. training Feb. 12 in Jefferson
The public is invited to a free training session in dealing with an active shooter Monday, Feb. 12. C.R.A.S.E. – Civilian Response to an Active Shooter Event – will begin at 7 pm at Central Christian Church, 108 N. Elm St in Jefferson. Persons who want more information can call the church at 515-386-4315
Read MoreDeadline for 2024 Bell Tower of Fame Award is Feb. 15
Who will be the 2024 Bell Tower of Fame Award recipient? Nominations for the 2024 Bell Tower of Fame Award will close on Monday, February 15. The award was established as part of the Bell Tower Festival when it began more than three decades ago. The award recognizes people who have lived in Greene County at some time in their…
Read MoreRound-up slated for the youngest students
Greene County Schools will hold Pre-K round up Monday, April 1. Parents of children who will be 3 or 4 years old by Sept. 15 of this year are asked to call the school at 515-386-3178 to place their child on the list. The school will offer a half-day program for 3-year-olds and a full-day program for 4-year-olds. Classes will…
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