Michael DeFoe knows numbers. After more than 25 years in rural health care finance, he also knows that numbers alone don’t tell the whole story. “We can talk numbers all we want, but we have to know why those particular numbers and what they are driven by,” DeFoe said. “Data only gets us so far, but having all the information…
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Buskerfest Oct. 17 in Jefferson
Downtown Jefferson will come alive with music, performances, art, and activity during the first-ever Buskerfest, Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 am to 2 pm around the downtown square. So, what exactly is a busker? A busker is a street performer who brings their talent directly into public spaces, creating spontaneous entertainment for people passing by. Buskers can include musicians, singers, dancers, and other performers, turning sidewalks, street corners and unexpected spaces into their stage. Buskers perform for…
Read MoreWet week in Iowa
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. “Wet conditions persisted last week, with much of the state receiving above-average rainfall. This month is on track to go down as one of the warmest and wettest Septembers on record for the state of Iowa,” said…
Read MoreApplications for LIHEAP open Nov. 1
DHHS tells income guidelines Applications will be taken starting November 1, 2026, for the 2026-2027 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This program is funded by the Department of Health and Human Services through the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, Community Access and Eligibility Division, Community Action Agencies Unit, and has been established to help qualifying low-income Iowa…
Read MoreUnpaid bills from the city for mowing/snow removal will be added to property tax bills
The Jefferson city council at its Sept. 22 meeting approved assessing the owners of 19 properties for costs of abating nuisances on the properties. Of the 27 total assessments listed, 20 are for mowing and three are for snow removal. Others are listed as “code enforcement.” Code enforcement officer Chad Stevens explained the assessments are for unpaid invoices sent to…
Read MoreSupervisors spend hours discussing changes to the zoning ordinances regarding repowering wind turbines
The county supervisors at a marathon meeting that lasted longer than 3-1/2 hours, spent much of their Sept. 21 meeting discussing proposed amendments to the county’s zoning ordinance. The amendments deal with repowering wind turbines, as the majority of the turbines in the county are approaching the age at which parts need to be replaced. The supervisors previously agreed that…
Read MoreHomecoming royalty named
It won’t be the best evening weather-wise for high school football, but fans at Linduska Field will still celebrate Greene County and Paton-Churdan homecomings. Coronation was held at Paton-Churdan Sunday. Students selected Treyvon Keeley and Kaliyah Minnihan as king and queen. (Below, left; Paton-Churdan School photo) Greene County held coronation Friday afternoon at the school auditorium. Students selected London Harris…
Read MoreHomecoming halftime show to include dancers from Yucatan
Alma Danza, a dance troupe from Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, will join the Greene County High School marching band for halftime entertainment during the homecoming football game Friday, Sept. 25, at Linduska Field in Jefferson. Alma Danza will also perform Friday at 5:30 pm at the Greene County Community Center. There is no charge to attend. Iowa-Yucatan Partners is a long-standing…
Read MoreGreene County Schools watching diesel cost as it impacts school budget
Entire bus fleet is diesel-fueled Truckers and farmers aren’t the only ones watching closely as the cost of diesel fuel increases. School superintendents and transportation directors are watching, too. In Greene County Community Schools, that means reviewing bus routes for paths that require the least distance, and looking closely at fuel ratings, school superintendent Brett Abbotts said. Aside from that,…
Read MoreMuch of Iowa sees a soggy, cool week
“An extremely soggy week across much of Iowa made it difficult for farmers to get much fieldwork done, with heavy rainfall leading to flooding in some areas,” said Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig. “We’re hopeful for a few dry days ahead, but more rain is in the forecast. Conditions are good for flying on cover crops, and the moisture…
Read MorePaton-Churdan inducts new members to National Honor Society
The Paton-Churdan National Honor Society inducted five new members – Edynn Smith, Emmalee Baugh, Holly Miller, Kaliyah Minnihan and Maggie Reed – at a ceremony Sept. 21 in the school auditorium. Sophomores, juniors and seniors are eligible for National Honor Society based on their scholarship achievement of maintaining a 3.0 grade point average. Eligible students must then apply for membership. Applications…
Read MoreFormer Iowa state trooper to tell tales of his time on duty
Bob Hurley of Jefferson will talk about his long career as an Iowa state trooper at a Greene County Historical Society meeting Friday, Oct. 2, at the Rippey Methodist Church. Hurley served as a trooper from 1979 to 2005. He kept a journal of his experiences thoughout his career. That journal is the basis for, “10-31 Crime in Progress,” a…
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