Iowa experienced cooler temperatures and dry conditions across most of the state. These conditions allowed Iowa farmers 6.4 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Sept. 8, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included cutting hay and chopping corn silage. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 3 percent very short, 29 percent short, 67…
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Special two-day sale to precede annual Friends of the Library used book sale
Thanks to some recent, and very generous donations, the Friends of the Jefferson Public Library are having a special sale of children’s books and scrapbooking supplies prior to their annual fall book sale. The sale will be held Friday, Sept. 13, from 1 to 5:30 pm and Saturday, Sept. 14, from 9 am to 1 pm in the library…
Read MoreSupervisors pass resolution objecting to Summit Carbon Solutions’ Phase 2 pipeline
Board chair calls for vote twice before resolution is approved unanimously ~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The safety of the proposed Summit Carbon Pipeline was again discussed at the regular meeting of the Greene County board of supervisors on Sept. 3. Chair John Muir said he and supervisor Dan Benitz had attended the public informational meeting Aug. 28 with representatives…
Read MoreScranton group raising funds for Community Center
Friends of the Scranton Community Center are planning ahead. Before the roof on the Community Center over the gymnasium starts leaking, a committee of Scranton alumni and friends is hosting a fundraising evening on Saturday, Sept. 7, with money raised to be saved for roof repairs. Doors to the Community Center will open at 5:30 pm. Dinner prepared by the…
Read MoreCorn at near normal for this time of year, soybeans a bit behind
The state experienced hot conditions and scattered rain this past week. Iowa farmers averaged 5.3 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Sept. 1, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Activities included preparing for the fall harvest and hay cutting. Topsoil moisture condition statewide rated 2 percent very short, 20 percent short, 76 percent adequate and…
Read MoreIUC issues pipeline permit for Summit Carbon Solutions, Phase 1
~by Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch, www.iowacapitaldispatch.com The Iowa Utilities Commission has issued a construction permit for Summit Carbon Solutions’ proposed hazardous liquid pipeline across Iowa. The commission’s decision on August 28 was not unexpected given a June 25 order in which the panel issued a final decision approving the project while requiring Summit Carbon to submit numerous filings demonstrating…
Read MoreJeff city staff plan for dead trees on private property draws much discussion by council
The Jefferson city council had the first of what may be several discussions of ways to address the number of dead trees on private property. The city has removed more than 450 dead trees from the city-owned right-of-way between sidewalks and streets, with about 150 still remaining. The council’s streets committee and city administrator Scott Peterson have drafted a plan…
Read MoreJeff council approves funding for Bell Tower Foundation’s promotions plan
The Jefferson city council at its Aug. 27 meeting approved $12,500 in funding for the Bell Tower Foundation to spend on a marketing plan for 2025. The city had already allocated $7,500 to the bell tower. Carole Custer, past president of the Foundation after 14 years as president, presented the plan. Custer said the additional funding will increase awareness of…
Read MoreDeal’s Orchard next ‘insiders tour’ location
Get “insiders” look at local manufacturers/businesses with exclusive tours For the third time this summer guests will experience a unique “insiders tour” of a local business. On Thursday, Sept. 19, Deal’s Orchard will host this after hours event from 5:30 to 7 pm. The “insiders tours” are organized by the Economic Vitality team of Jefferson Matters for local residents to learn…
Read MoreSupervisors, county attorney discuss how best to oppose Summit’s proposed CO2 pipeline
Summit hosting required public info meeting Aug. 28, 12 pm, Clover Hall, Jefferson The Greene County supervisors expect to consider at their next meeting a resolution in opposition to the carbon dioxide pipeline proposed by Summit Carbon Solutions to run southwest between the ethanol plants in Grand Junction and Coon Rapids. County attorney Thomas Laehn had earlier agreed to draft…
Read MoreSupervisors hear of safety concerns at county park, update to magistrate courtroom
County conservation director Tanner Scheuermann and county engineer Wade Weiss discussed safety issues at the county parks during the county board of supervisors Aug. 26 meeting. Scheuermann reported recently receiving an email from someone with safety concerns at Squirrel Hollow park. The particular concern was a pair of railings near the picnic shelter at the top of a steep cliff.…
Read MoreThe ‘windy guy’ gets verbose about the breezes
~by Denise O’Brien Van for the Historical Society Tom Wind, a Greene County farmer with 25 years of wind at his back, will give a blow by blow overview of the history of wind power at a Greene County Historical Society meeting on Friday, Sept. 6. The free 12:45 pm program, “What is It About? Iowa and Wind Power by…
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