Eldo Walker has made a lasting impact on the Greene County 4-H program, especially through his dedication to the sheep project. His involvement began when his sons joined 4-H, growing into a lifelong commitment to supporting youth and strengthening the program. Eldo has been deeply involved with the Greene County Lamb Producers for many years, serving as both a board…
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Kaliyah Minnihan is 2026 Greene County Fair queen
Kaliyah Minnihan, who will be a senior at Paton-Churdan in the fall, was crowned Greene County Fair queen Wednesday evening at the Greene County Fair. She will represent Greene County in the Iowa State Fair queen contest next month. Minnihan is a four-sport athlete and is involved in FFA, FCA, 4-H, 4-H Young Leaders, the P-C student council and the…
Read MoreChange in driver’s license service at county treasurer’s office
Persons who have driver’s license business to take care of in the Greene County treasurer’s office may want to call ahead before going to the courthouse. Treasurer Katlynn Mechaelsen told the county supervisors at their July 6 meeting that the driver license clerk resigned. She said that without that employee, she will be the only person in the office with…
Read MoreCancer by the numbers: Greene County
Iowa has one of the fastest-growing cancer incidence rates in the nation, making local conversations about prevention, screening and treatment more important than ever. On Monday, July 27, Greene County residents will have the opportunity to learn what the latest cancer data reveals about our communities during the Cancer in Iowa: 99 Counties Project. This is a collaborative effort from…
Read More144 CHI awards $17K in grants to homeowners
Eighteen homeowners in Rippey, Paton and Grand Junction were recently awarded matching grants for exterior improvements by the 144 Corridor Housing Initiative (CHI 144). A total of $16,826 in grant awards were made for a wide range of improvements, including new roofing and gutters, tree removal, landscaping, and new decks, doors and windows, The awards were made by a review…
Read MoreInk Society, Historical Society present Dreamhouse Voices: Unboxed
What stories live inside the Dreamhouse? What happens when we step outside it? The Jefferson public library’s Ink Society invites the community to Dreamhouse Voices: Unboxed, a unique evening of original poetry and prose inspired by the Greene County Historical Society Museum’s summer Barbie exhibit. The public reading will take place Saturday, July 18, from 6 to 7:30 pm at…
Read MoreRain the big story for farmers during week ending July 5
Farmers had 4.2 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 5, 2026. This is 0.6 days less than last year, when there were 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 1 percent very short, 10 percent short, 71 percent adequate, and 18 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture condition across the state rated 3 percent very…
Read MoreTopics, times told for Fair Chats
Once again, it’s time for the Greene County Fair. That means it’s also time for the Greene County Historical Society’s annual “Fair Chats.” These informal mini-programs feature local speakers talking about history. In 2026, there will be three. They’re a chance to pull up a chair and learn something about our county. On Friday, July 10, at 11 am, former…
Read MoreTalk of roads, speed limits takes much of supervisors’ June 29 meeting
Motorists on Greene County paved roads can legally drive 60 mph with the July 1 change by the governor of the speed limit on state roads. The county supervisors at their June 29 meeting discussed speed limits with sheriff Jack Williams and county engineer Wade Weiss. Williams said he had received several phone calls asking if the county would change…
Read MoreSupper and concert in the park will mark July 4 in Churdan
The Churdan public library will host the Town and Country Band as part of the library’s July 4th celebration Saturday, July 4, at 7 pm. The band will perform patriotic music under the direction of Snowy Anderson. Please be sure to bring your lawn chairs to enjoy the free concert in the park. The band will accept donations to allow…
Read MoreGreene County landowners eligible for funds to install perennial buffers to improve water quality downstream
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced June 30 the expansion of the Streamside Buffer Pilot Project to include farmers and landowners living in all 22 counties in the Greater Des Moines Watershed. Greene County is one of those counties. The expansion is part of the Greater Des Moines Watershed Program, a targeted initiative to accelerate and scale up the use of…
Read MoreHeat wave to continue through weekend
Greene County continues under an extreme heat warning issued by the National Weather Service. Temperatures in the 90s and high humidity will continue to result in heat indices more than 100 degrees. Overnight temperatures will remain very warm, in the upper 70s and 80s, limiting any relief from the heat at night. The extreme heat is forecast to continue through…
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