The Greene County supervisors had a short agenda for their July 15 meeting, listing only the monthly update from Jefferson city administrator Scott Peterson and approval of the auditor’s quarterly report of passport fees collected. Peterson told the supervisors the widening and resurfacing project on E. Lincoln Way is scheduled for completion Sept. 22. “Work is starting off OK but…
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Climate experts: All dryness has left Iowa
by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital DispatchJuly 18, 2024 All parts of Iowa — for the first time in more than four years — have sufficient soil moisture to not be considered “abnormally dry” by national climate experts, according to a U.S. Drought Monitor report on Thursday. That dryness designation can indicate an area is on the cusp of drought conditions,…
Read MoreJeff council changes designation of dog from illegal to vicious
The Jefferson city council at its July 9 meeting granted a sort of reprieve to Lou, an 85-pound pitbull that left her yard, alone, and acted aggressively toward a neighbor and her much smaller dog. The dog had been deemed illegal after the neighbor, Alicia Paup, said she had bitten her and her dog. The dog’s owners, Robert Gilmore and…
Read MoreHistory of Iowa topic of Sunday museum program
Jeff Bremer, an Iowa State University (ISU) professor of history, will talk about his latest book, which takes a comprehensive look at Iowa history, Sunday, July 21, at 2 pm at the Greene County Historical Museum, 219 E. Lincoln Way in Jefferson. The free program is sponsored by the Greene County Historical Society and the Jefferson public library. “In A…
Read MoreGovernor’s Volunteer Service Award to sheriff Jack Williams
Greene County sheriff Jack Williams was honored during the 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Awards June 25 at Ankeny High School, where Gov. Kim Reynolds recognized individuals and groups during the special ceremony. “Those being recognized are the people who invest in others without expecting anything in return – except, of course, for the fulfillment that comes from doing their part to…
Read MoreMedical center reinstates patient, family advisory council
After a brief hiatus during and immediately following the COVID-19 pandemic, Greene County Medical Center leaders announce the return of the Patient & Family Advisory Council. The Patient & Family Advisory Council is comprised of a combination of community members in the medical center’s service area and Greene County Medical Center team members from a cross section of departments. “In…
Read MoreLess than normal rain for much of Iowa
Most of the state received below normal rainfall and experienced mild temperatures. These conditions allowed Iowa farmers 5.1 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 14, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included harvesting oats for grain, cutting and baling hay, and applying fungicides. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 6 percent short,…
Read MoreOpposition to KCG housing project sues city of Jefferson, mayor and council
Lawsuit dismissed but may not be finished A lawsuit filed against the Jefferson city council, the mayor, and the city of Jefferson by persons who opposed the rezoning of property on W. Head St to allow the construction of multi-family rental housing was dismissed June 27. The lawsuit was filed April 10. Lead petitioner in the lawsuit was Margaret Saddoris.…
Read MoreRippey Fun Day Saturday
Rippey Fun Day promises fun for all ages Saturday, July 20. The fun begins with a parade at 10 am. Other activities include pickleball and 3-on-3 basketball at 11 am; a car/truck/semi/motorcycle show from 1 to 4 pm; vendors beginning at 10 am; lawn games from 11 am to 6 pm; a 3K color run/walk at 2 pm; and a…
Read MoreGrace Hardaway crowned as 2024 Greene County Fair queen
Grace Hardaway was crowned 2024 Greene County Fair queen Wednesday evening at Clover Hall on the Greene County fairgrounds. She will reign over the remainder of the county fair, awarding ribbons and trophies at the various livestock shows, and she’ll represent Greene County at the Iowa State Fair queen contest next month. Hardaway received a $500 college scholarship from the…
Read MoreCrime is down, and health insurance premiums may go down, too
The Greene County supervisors got plenty of good news at their July 8 meeting, starting with county attorney Thomas Laehn’s weekly check-in. He reported having only 58 pending cases in district court, whereas at this time last year there were 90 pending cases. “Crime rates have been really low, knock on wood… We’ve had a 50 percent drop,” he said.…
Read MoreCommission sets public meetings for carbon pipeline extensions
~by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch State utility regulators have approved a public meeting schedule starting in late August, in which Summit Carbon Solutions will present its significant proposed expansion for its carbon dioxide pipeline system. The company’s initial network of pipe in the state — which runs a total of about 690 miles — was recently approved by the Iowa Utilities…
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