Greene County residents are asked to “turn Greene County purple” Tuesday, Oct. 29, to raise public awareness of domestic violence against women, children and men. The purple ribbon is a visible gesture of support for survivors/victims of domestic violence. According to the Greene County sheriff’s office, deputies have answered 53 calls for domestic abuse and 25 persons have been arrested…
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No change coming for Hwy 4 through Jefferson
Elm St – Hwy 4 – through Jefferson will not be repainted to become a three-lane road. Jefferson city administrator Scott Peterson told the city council at its Oct. 22 meeting that the Iowa Department of Transportation reported to the water/sewer/streets committee that public comments following the informational meeting about remarking the roadway were 81 percent against the project. Only…
Read MoreLots-a-Socks drive Oct. 27 to Nov. 17
Greene County RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program is holding its 16th annual Lots-A-Socks & More drive Oct. 27 through Nov. 17. The RSVP Volunteer Program invites Greene County residents to make a difference in the life of a child and/or youth by donating to this year’s Lots-A-Socks & More Drive. Lots-A- Socks & More aims to collect socks and underwear for…
Read MoreVirtually no rain in state for second straight week
Row crop harvest remained ahead of average as Iowa’s farmers had 6.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Oct. 20, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included harvesting corn and soybeans, fall tillage, and applying manure and fertilizer. Dry conditions resulted in field and equipment fires being reported during harvest. Topsoil moisture condition across…
Read MoreLOSST ballot measure will determine if general levy increases
Much is at stake when rural Greene County voters consider a ballot proposition to change the allowable use of the local option sales and service tax (LOSST) allocated to the county on their behalf. The proposition – Public Measure IM – is on the Nov. 5 ballot for voters in the unincorporated areas of the counties. Those who live in…
Read MoreSupervisors hear plan for jail bond issue
Bonds for the new Greene County jail will be sold Nov. 18. Heidi Kuhl of Northland Securities reported to the board at their Oct. 14 meeting that the county’s current bond rating is AA- . The bond issue will be $10 million in general obligation bonds. Interest on the bonds will be locked in when the bonds are sold. Kuhl…
Read MoreSen Ernst speaks with GrCo high school students
~by Dustin Teays for The Scranton Journal U.S. Senator Joni Ernst stopped at Greene County High School Oct. 10 to meet with students and allow them to ask any questions they may have. After briefly introducing herself, Ernst opened the floor to questions, with some students asking about interesting stories of her time as a senator and how she became…
Read MoreLaehn updates supervisors on possible actions against C02 pipeline
The Greene County supervisors paid little attention two years ago when Summit Carbon Solutions included five parcels of land in Greene County on a list of properties for which it would seek to use eminent domain for the construction of Phase 1 of its carbon dioxide pipeline from Iowa to North Dakota. With the proposed Phase 2 cutting a diagonal…
Read MoreGet happily haunted at the museum
The ghosts of four well-known Jeffersonians will happily haunt guests Sunday, Oct. 27, at the Greene County Museum, 219 E. Lincolnway in Jefferson The free 2 pm program will include ghostly impersonations, comedy, music and refreshments. Clancy Clawson will appear as Mahlon Head, for whom a Jefferson street is named. Also looming up will be Don Van Gilder as Albert…
Read MoreKiwanis pancake breakfast is Oct. 26
The Jefferson Kiwanis Club will host its 51st annual pancake breakfast, Saturday, Oct 26, from 6 to 11 am at Greene County High School. The menu includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, scrambled eggs, link sausages and beverages. Carry-outs will be available. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children ages 3-10 and are available from Kiwanis Club members or at the…
Read MoreNo measurable statewide precipitation during week ending Oct. 13
Continued dry weather and above normal temperatures allowed Iowa farmers 6.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Oct. 13, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included harvesting corn and soybeans, baling corn stalks, applying manure and fertilizers, and fall tillage. Fire danger in fields remains a threat. Topsoil moisture condition statewide rated 35…
Read MoreCounty engineer’s office seeks input on Safety Action Plan
Creating the plan will open up Bipartisan Infrastructure funds for county Interested Greene County residents are invited to be part of developing a Safety Action Plan (SAP) as a step toward making strategic roadway safety improvements. A workshop is slated for Friday, Oct. 18, from 8:30 to 11:30 am at the Greene County Community Center. The SAP will identify the…
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