Iowa experienced hot and dry conditions this week. These conditions allowed Iowa farmers 6.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Sept. 15, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included chopping corn silage and harvesting corn and soybeans. Topsoil moisture condition statewide rated 6 percent very short, 38 percent short, 55 percent adequate and…
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Landus expands service offerings
Landus has announced the purchase of Wickman Chemical, an independent Iowa-based agricultural chemicals provider, to expand its chemical products and services offerings. Wickman Chemical has been a reliable and trusted supplier of chemicals for farmers in the southwest Iowa and Kansas regions for many years. Landus’ acquisition of this company represents its continued commitment to delivering innovation to the farm…
Read MoreGrCo school board okays pay increases for support personnel, reviews IASB priorities
All school support personnel at Greene County Schools will receive raises of approximately 30 cents an hour. The school board approved the raises at the Sept. 11 regular meeting, with the funds appropriated in House File 2612 during the 2024 legislative session. HF 2612 is the much-discussed bill that included changes to Area Education Agencies and setting minimum teacher salaries.…
Read MoreGreene County HS names homecoming court
Greene County seniors have selected the 2024 homecoming court. Upper classmen will vote next week, with the king and queen crowned Friday after noon, Sept. 20, at 3 pm on the courthouse plaza in Jefferson. See a previous post on GreeneCountyNewsOnline for other activities planned during Homecoming Week.
Read MoreCounty supervisors discuss bike trail, possible funding sources for needed work
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The condition of the Raccoon River Valley Trail, the “bike trail,” was discussed at the Greene County supervisors’ Sept. 9 meeting. Board chair John Muir reported he and supervisor Pete Bardole had attended a meeting about the condition of part of the north spur of the Raccoon River Valley bike trail which runs from the…
Read MoreGOP lawmakers organize to file suit against Summit CO2 pipeline
A group of nearly 40 Republican lawmakers on Sept. 10 announced their plan to file lawsuits against the June decision of the Iowa Utilities Commission, all of whom were appointed by Republican governor Kim Reynolds, to approve Summit Carbon Solution’s Phase 1 carbon dioxide pipeline. Sen. Jesse Green, who represents Greene County as part of the 24th Senate district, is…
Read More‘Out of this World’ theme for GCHS homecoming
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal Greene County High School’s “Out of This World” homecoming fun kicks off at the end of this week, with plenty of activities planned leading up to the high school dance on Saturday, Sept. 21. Those voted to homecoming court will be notified on Thursday evening of their spot, with the court meeting on…
Read MoreCemetery stroll – Learn who rests beneath interesting and old tombstones
~by Denise Van for the Greene County Historical Society The Greene County Historical Society’s annual cemetery walk begins at the museum, 219 E. Lincoln Way in Jefferson, at 2 pm, Sunday, Sept. 22. Museum co-director Dianne Piepel will begin the program with a brief history of Jefferson’s city cemetery, which is located at the east end of town on land…
Read More21st Century Rehab providing free fall risk assessments
It may be surprising for some to hear that a loss of balance is not a natural part of the aging process. According to Deb Morton, director of 21st Century Rehab at Greene County Medical Center, there is something else creating the problem. “As we get older, we often become less active and balance can be negatively impacted,” Morton explained.…
Read MoreMedical center Auxiliary hosting salad luncheon Sept. 24
The Greene County Medical Center Auxiliary will host its popular salad luncheon fundraiser Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 11 am to 1 pm at the Jefferson Elks Lodge. There will be a variety of salads from which to choose. Take-out will be available and walk-ins are welcome. “The salad luncheon was brought back last year after a brief break and was…
Read MoreFriends used book sale opens Sept. 20
The Annual Friends of the Jefferson Public Library used book sale will begin Friday, Sept. 20, at 1 pm Friday, in the library basement. Friday is open for Friends members only. Memberships may be purchased now at the library or at the door for a cost of $5 for individuals and $10 for families. Beginning Saturday the sale is open…
Read MoreScranton comes together for community center roof fundraiser
The Scranton community, along with others joining from around Greene County, came together last Saturday evening for a night full of good food, fun games and great prizes in effort to raise money for the community center gym roof. The Greene County Producers (beef, pork and lamb) provided the meat for the meal, with sides from Lidderdale Country Store. Ice…
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