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…
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Supervisors 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…
Read MoreThomas Jefferson Gardens is 10 years old
The Thomas Jefferson Gardens board will mark the Gardens’ 10-year anniversary Sunday, June 23. There will be speakers under the pavilion starting at 1 pm, with a video presentation in the Welcome Center from 1 to 4 pm. Tours and activities will also be available from 1 to 4 pm. The “J” Town Players – Jim Guillman, Steve Bosshart, Marcia…
Read MoreCivil War’s impact on Iowa to be detailed at June 23 museum program
Iowa’s role in the Civil War is the topic for a Greene County Historical Society Sunday afternoon program on June 23. The free program will be at 4 pm at the museum, 219 E. Lincoln Way in Jefferson. It follows the 10th anniversary celebration of the Thomas Jefferson Gardens at the west end of the musem’s block. John Liepa, a…
Read MoreVeterans outreach event will feature the Brown Family’s Americana and patriotic salute concert
The musical group, The Brown Family from LeMars, will perform an Americana Music and Patriotic Salute Sunday, July 7, at 2 pm at the Greene County High School auditorium. Attendees should park in the south parking lot and the enter through the south doors. Doors open at 1:30 pm. The Greene County veterans office is providing free admission to veterans…
Read MoreRefrigerated van for local Cattlemen
The Greene County Cattlemen’s Association unveiled its new van at the Bell Tower Festival on June 8. The refrigerated vehicle will be utilized to transport their beef products and other supplies to various locations where the members will use their grilling skills to feed the hungry customers. The van was purchased thanks to an $85,000 grant from Grow Greene County.…
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