State sees wild swing in temperatures Row crop harvest remained ahead of average as Iowa’s farmers had 6.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Oct. 23, 2022, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork included harvesting row crops, fall tillage, and applying fall fertilizer. Dry conditions resulted in some field fires being reported during harvest. Topsoil…
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Community Players bring “See How They Run” back for 50th anniversary
The Community Players of Greene County are marking the 50th anniversary of the group’s first production with a reprise of that 1972 production. The Players will present “See How They Run”, a farce by Philip King, Nov. 4-6. The Community Players, led by president David Harris, brought in Ogden High School drama coach John Lee to direct in 1972. The…
Read MoreGrCo school board sees proficiency data from start of school year
The Greene County Schools board of education at its Oct. 19 regular meeting got a look at baseline data for student proficiency in math and reading. The data comes from MAP (Measures of Annual Progress) testing done in September in grades K-11. This is the first year the district has used MAP testing. Aggregate scores show 56 percent of elementary…
Read MoreSupervisors adopt new Code of Ordinances
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors formally adopted the new 2022 Code of Ordinances for the county after a second reading at the meeting on Oct. 17. The supervisors waived the third reading. No oral or written objections were received by the board. Supervisor Pete Bardole abstained from the vote because he has property that…
Read MoreInformational meetings slated on upcoming jail referendum
Greene County sheriff Jack Williams has scheduled several informational meetings around the county in reference to the Nov. 8 vote on the construction of a new jail. Voters will cast a ballot on a loan agreement and issuance of general obligation capital loan notes in an amount not to exceed $12.685 million for the purpose of designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing…
Read MoreNext Greene County Reads book discussion will be Nov. 3
The Libraries of Greene County are hosting another Greene County Reads book discussion on Thursday, November 3. The book will be The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles. A companion program on Sunday, Nov. 13, with guest speaker Darcy Maulsby is also being planned. The book tells the story of 18-year-old Emmett Watson and a trip he takes with his 8-year-old…
Read MoreIncentive funds still available for businesses new to Jefferson
The Jefferson Wants You incentive fund for new small businesses and remote workers still has funds available. New businesses locating to Jefferson in 2022 – 2023 can apply for up to $5,000 of start-up costs in establishing the business. Those types of costs include tables, chairs, office furniture, computers, point of sale system, etc. These costs are a one time…
Read MoreChurch groups to conduct food drive
Youth groups from area churches in Greene County will come together for a food drive to benefit the Greene County Action Resource Center (ARC) on Wednesday, Oct. 26. Students will be going door to door to collect non-perishable food. Community members may leave items outside their door and turn on their porch light. Items collected will be picked up by…
Read MoreHarvest progresses across Iowa
Harvest continued with 6.1 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending October 16, 2022, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork included harvesting row crops, fall tillage, and applying fall fertilizer and manure. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 21 percent very short, 40 percent short, 38 percent adequate and 1 percent surplus. In west central Iowa topsoil moisture levels…
Read MoreGrants available to help businesses introduce new products
The Economic Vitality team of Jefferson Matters: A Main Street and Chamber Community is offering mini-grants of up to $500 each to financially assist Jefferson business owners who want to introduce a new product. The grant program is to assist business owners to diversify and grow product lines based on ESRI data and demand of product. Data previously gathered in…
Read MoreLarge, one-story addition proposed for Jefferson pubic library
The Jefferson public library board of trustees will recommend to the Jefferson city council that the city pursue construction of a one-story, 24,000 square-foot addition to the existing library. Estimated cost is $9.7 million. The recommendation is the result of a year-long feasibility study conducted by a committee composed of community members, elected officials, and city/library staff, with Franks Design…
Read MoreSupervisors okay first reading of new Code of Ordinance
Tell GCDC board they will not participate in housing incentives ~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline In a quiet ending to months of energetic debate over the utility level solar energy zoning ordinance, the Greene County supervisors approved the first reading of the entire Ordinance Adopting a New Code of Ordinances for Greene County, Iowa at their meeting on Oct. 10.…
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