Much of Iowa received heavy rains which only allowed farmers 3.9 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 30, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities were limited due to rain and flooding throughout much of the State. Topsoil moisture condition statewide rated 1 percent very short, 7 percent short, 76 percent adequate and…
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Public meetings re: expanded pipeline plan may start in August
Proposed route includes Greene County ~by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch The company that recently gained approval from state regulators for its carbon dioxide pipeline system in Iowa wants to proceed with expansion requests for that system starting in late August. Summit Carbon Solutions has proposed new public informational meeting dates for 23 counties that would span about four weeks,…
Read MoreJeff council okays mass text messaging service
Approves new contract for city administrator, hires a new police officer, and gives the green light to councilman’s girlfriend’s pet chickens Jefferson city residents will be able to receive emergency notifications, city notices, and general community information on their cellular phones. The city council at its June 25 meeting approved an agreement with TextMyGov for mass texting services. Residents will…
Read MoreSculpture park may be added to animal shelter/ dog park
A sculpture donated for display at the Community Animal Shelter as a memorial to retired Greene County teacher Keith Vander Wilt, who died of glioblastoma two years ago, may be joined by other pet-themed sculptures. The Jefferson city council at its June 25 meeting agreed to approve future sculptures on a case-by-case basis. Donors would first need to have the…
Read MoreJeff council learns impact of allowing trailer parking in front yards
Last September about two dozen residents attended a Jefferson city council meeting at which the council discussed changing an ordinance so as to prohibit parking campers and boats in the front yard of a residence. The change had been suggested by the planning and zoning board. Council members delayed a decision, saying there wasn’t a level of urgency. Council members…
Read MoreSupervisors moving on project plan for courthouse HVAC
The Greene County supervisors plan to have on their July agenda a motion to proceed with hiring BBS Engineering to provide design plans for updating the HVAC at the courthouse. The next step in the much-needed project is to secure funding for it. Total project cost, which includes heating runs to replace the vintage radiators, cooling runs, work on the…
Read MoreIowa Utilities Board approves permit for controversial Summit pipeline
Eminent domain can used in Iowa, but project still needs approval in the Dakotas ~by Clark Kaufman, Iowa Capital Dispatch The Iowa Utilities Board gave its approval Tuesday for the controversial Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline and for the company to use eminent domain to acquire landowners’ property. The company hopes to begin construction next year with the goal of making…
Read MoreWeather larger part of NASS update
Northwest Iowa farmers received substantial rainfall with flood conditions while some Southeast Iowa farmers had minimal precipitation. Statewide there were 3.9 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 23, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Spraying and other field activities were limited in some areas due to wet field conditions. Topsoil moisture condition statewide rated…
Read MorePorch Fest 24 coming July 7 in Jefferson
Porch Fest returns to Jefferson Saturday, July 7, offering live music with four different musicians on four different front porches. Each musician will play a 45 minute set, with the audiences moving to the next locale. The Art of Music celebration will begin at 1:30 pm at 206 E. Park St and the guitar and vocals of Des Moines musician…
Read MoreScranton hires new city attorney
At a special meeting of the Scranton city council on June 19, Ethan Laughery was named as the new city attorney. Laughery works for the Hoyt, Morain and Hommer Law Firm in Jefferson. At a special meeting earlier in the month, the council voted unanimously to replace Jonathan Law as city attorney. The council reviewed the city’s insurance policies and…
Read MoreFree sports physicals available in July at Family Medicine Clinic
Even though it seems as if school just let out for the summer, now is the time for families to plan back-to-school physicals and immunizations. “All of us at the Family Medicine Clinic and Greene County Medical Center understand how important the summer break is for our students and families,” said primary care provider Mary Pedersen, ARNP. “We work diligently…
Read MoreCourthouse HVAC back on supervisors’ radar
Like a past due bill that won’t go away until it’s paid, the issue of courthouse heating, ventilation and cooling came up again at the Greene County supervisors meeting June 17. County engineer Wade Weiss told the supervisors he had been contacted by Holly Elbert, the partner at BBS Architects and Engineers who has worked with the county regarding the…
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