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144 CHI funds six demolition projects

The 144 Corridor Housing Initiative board reports that the first demolition project has been completed. Now in its second year, the 144 CHI is providing a cost share to homeowners in Paton, Dana, Grand Junction and Rippey for exterior home improvements or demolition of unsightly and dilapidated buildings. John Rigler III of Peoples Bank reports that nine applications were received…

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Corn, bean development both behind last year

The state experienced mostly dry weather last week. These conditions allowed Iowa farmers 6.4 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Aug. 25, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Primary field activities continued to be cutting and baling hay and preparing for the fall harvest. Topsoil moisture condition statewide rated 3 percent very short, 23 percent…

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Rotary awards grants, plans for 2024 auction

The Rotary Club of Jefferson awarded more than $16,000 from its annual auction to not-for-profit projects and entities that serve Greene County. Proceeds from the auction have been distributed since 1999 with more than $600,000 going to non-profits, schools, youth, community projects of all sizes and other initiatives. In addition, the club also awards $8,000 in scholarships to Greene County…

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Farmers mkt manager responds to Facebook hack

The Greene County farmers market apologizes for the political post that got posted Aug. 22. “ “We want to reassure you that the Greene County farmers market did not post the political ad. We were unfortunately hacked into and have since then taken down the post and reported it to Facebook administration,” said Danielle Ross, farmers market manager and president…

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Make plans now to vote in general election

First day to request absentee ballot is Aug. 27; in-person early voting starts Oct. 16 Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is urging Iowans to make a plan to vote this November, which includes checking your voter registration status, finding your polling place, and requesting an absentee ballot. August 27 is the first day Iowans can begin requesting absentee ballots…

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August 28 deadline for November ballot

Time to file for Extension Council, hospital board, Soil and Water Commission, township offices It is time to file nomination papers for township offices, Ag Extension Council, hospital board and Soil and Water Commission.  Greene County auditor Billie Jo Hoskins says there are four seats to be elected on the Greene County Extension Council. The terms of Shari Minnehan, Dustin…

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Students head back to school Friday

The buildings have been prepared and teachers, staff and administrators are ready to greet students at Greene County Community School District for the first day of the 2024-25 school year on Friday, Aug. 23, for kindergarten through 12th grade, and Aug. 27 for preschool. Teachers went back to school last Friday, Aug. 16. Summer provided time to complete projects in…

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Old time radio returns to Spring Lake

The bygone days of radio theatre will return to Spring Lake Park lakeside shelter this Saturday, Aug. 24, when the Community Players of Greene County present the CPGG Radio Hour. The program will feature episodes of “The Bickersons,” “Little Orphan Annie,” and “Fibber McGee & Molly,” as well as “The Lottery” and “Who’s on First?” The cast includes John Schoening,…

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Scranton city council handles mixed agenda

The Scranton city council had a packed agenda for its Aug. 13 meeting, handling the business during the hour-long meeting.  Dawn Rudolph gave the Community Center report noting July was a busy month with basketball and pickleball. Midwest Wellness Recovery will be using the facility three mornings a week. She reminded the council they approved the repair of the upstairs…

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