Wet conditions in western Iowa kept farmers out of the fields, while warm and dry conditions in the rest of the state marked the beginning of harvest activities for many during the week ending Sept. 27, according the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork, though conditions varied from only 2.5 days suitable in…
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Phase Two begins at Greene County Medical Center
Learn more at a town hall meeting Monday evening Phase Two of the expansion of Greene County Medical Center is under way. An early step is the demolition of the south wing, which until Aug. 28 was home to the obstetrics department on the first floor. People who have a long history with the medical center will recall long term…
Read MoreGrow Greene tells plans for gaming revenue
~by Rick Morain for Grow Greene Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation (Grow Greene), the local non-profit license holder for Wild Rose Jefferson, is developing its operational plans for distribution of casino grant funds.
Read MoreCorrection
Paton-Churdan track & field A September 16 post recapping discussion by the Paton-Churdan school board of track and field teams for the 2016 season incorrectly stated that the Greene County board last February turned down a request to share girls track and field due in large part to the untimeliness of the request.
Read MoreMural at medical center depicts where we live
There are many pieces of art the viewer has to study and think about. The large mural installed Monday afternoon in the new outpatient waiting area at Greene County Medical Center isn’t one of them.
Read MoreGreene County school board talks about failed bond proposal
The Greene County Community Schools board of education at its regular meeting Sept. 16 organized for the 2015-16 year, with incumbent Ashley Johnston and new member John McConnell taking their oaths of office, but before that was done, the “old” board’s last item of discussion was the $20 million bond proposal that was on the Sept. 8 ballot. The proposal…
Read MoreBell tower quiet while new strikers are installed
The Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower has been quiet this week and yellow caution tape has encircled the base of the tower as a two-man crew from Verdin Company works at the top of the tower, about 160 feet up. The crew is replacing the strikers in the five functioning bells. The striker hangs inside the bell, anchored by the same…
Read MoreIEDA director Durham to visit Jefferson next week
Invited by Greene County Chamber Debi Durham, director of the Iowa Economic Development Authority, will visit several Greene County attractions next Wednesday, Sept. 30. Durham will be hosted by Greene County Chamber tourism and events coordinator Angie Pedersen. At the beginning of the year, Durham committed to travel to at least 12 towns across Iowa to see their attractions first…
Read MoreCity council buys a second downtown building in ‘rescue’ attempt
Also moving at full speed on Community Development Block Grant The city of Jefferson will soon become the owner of a second dilapidated downtown building. The city council at its regular meeting Sept. 22 authorized city administrator Mike Palmer and city attorney Bob Schwarzkopf to enter into a purchase agreement on the retail building at 111 E. Lincoln Way, just…
Read MoreTown hall meeting will answer the question, ‘What’s next?’
All county residents are invited and encouraged to attend a town hall meeting next Monday, Sept. 28, at 6 pm at the Greene County Community Center in Jefferson. The meeting is hosted by Greene County Development Corporation. With a working headline “It’s been a great year – what’s next?,” speakers will provide updates about several ongoing and upcoming projects.
Read MoreJefferson Matters: Main Street starts ‘investment’ drive
Jefferson Matters: Main Street is kicking off its 2015 investment drive. Residents and businesses interested in investing in Jefferson’s Main Street district can become Investors.
Read MoreWarm, windy, mostly dry week aids crop development
A windy, warm, and mostly dry week aided crop maturity for the week ending Sept. 20, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork. Fieldwork for the week included harvesting seed corn, chopping silage, cutting hay, and reports of scattered corn for grain and soybean harvest. Farmers were also preparing farm equipment…
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