A pair of remote workers moving to Greene County have been awarded a Jefferson Wants You incentive grant for a one year membership at Gravitate Coworking. Alyssa Rhoades is locating in Jefferson but will continue working remotely for Lincoln Federal Savings Bank in Lincoln, NE. She plans to work at Gravitate Coworking in a floating desk area three to five…
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Paul Christian to play at Thomas Jefferson Gardens Aug. 27
Singer guitarist Paul Christian of Nashville, TN, will be featured at Thomas Jefferson Gardens of Greene County on Saturday, Aug. 27, from 5 to 7 pm. The public is invited to another family friendly entertaining evening at the gardens at 201 E. Lincoln Way in Jefferson. Although there will be some chairs provided, attendees may want to bring a lawn…
Read MoreDry conditions stressing crops, pastures
Widely scattered rain across the state resulted in 5.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending August 14, 2022, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. Dry conditions continued to stress crops and pastures. Fieldwork included harvesting corn for silage and cutting hay. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 24 percent very short, 29 percent short, 44 percent…
Read MoreSupervisors discuss recodifying, courthouse security
TJG board requests to move farmers market back to courthouse grounds ~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline Recodifying county ordinances was once again under discussion at the regular meeting of the Greene County board of supervisors on Aug. 8. County attorney Thomas Laehn reminded the supervisors language covering utility-scale solar energy systems could be included in the county’s zoning ordinance if…
Read MoreJeff council positions itself to finance upgrade at wastewater treatment plant
Sewer rates to increase over next four years Jefferson water customers who noticed an increase in sewer rates starting July 1 “ain’t seen nothin’ yet.” The Jefferson city council at its regular meeting Aug. 9 approved the first reading of an ordinance increasing sewer rates by 11 percent effective July 1, 2023, another 11 percent effective July 1, 2024, another…
Read MoreCruisin’ to the Square this Thursday
Cruisin’ to the Square, the annual car/truck/motorcycle/tractor show on Jefferson’s downtown square, is slated for Thursday from 4:30 to 7 pm. Organizers will block off the streets at about the square at 1 pm that day in preparation for the massive amounts of vehicles. Along with seeing classic and contemporary vehicles, attendees will have several food options, including hotdogs, hamburgers…
Read MoreIowa-based novel selected for annual Greene County Reads discussion
Greene County Reads, the annual county-wide book discussion, will be held Friday, Sept. 9. This year’s selection is “The Butterfly Effect” by Rachel Mans McKenny. Entomologist Greta Oto prefers the company of bugs over the company of people. She accepts a research gig in the rainforest, but returns home to Ames, IA, when she learns her brother has suffered an…
Read MoreCrop condition slipping as arid heat continues
Precipitation early in the week for a few areas and late in the week for much of the State resulted in 6.1 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending August 7, 2022, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Persistent dry conditions and above-average temperatures are a concern for many. Fieldwork included cutting and baling hay and applying…
Read MoreSummit Carbon Solutions reveals first potential eminent domain requests
Includes four Greene County parcels *by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital DispatchAugust 8, 2022 Summit Carbon Solutions on Monday submitted its first lists of properties for which it would seek eminent domain if landowners continue to oppose its pipeline plans, according to state regulatory filings. The Ames-based company wants to build a 680-mile pipeline in western and northern Iowa to transport…
Read MoreMedical center lab adds hours, decreases prices
The lab at Greene County Medical Center has extended hours and reduced the costs of screenings and tests to make services more convenient and affordable to residents of Greene County. The lab at the medical center will be open and offering services Monday through Friday from 6 am to 7pm with no appointment needed. The lab has expanded services to…
Read MoreSupervisors hear cost break down of proposed new jail
Also hear of smaller courthouse HVAC project ~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline Representatives of ISG, the architectural and engineering company working with Sheriff Jack Williams on a proposal for a new jail to be built at the new Law Enforcement Center on E. Lincoln Way, presented information to the Greene County board of supervisors at the regular meeting on Aug.…
Read MoreJefferson Wants You grant to Uebel, RE/MAX Legacy
A new business in Jefferson was awarded a $5,000 Jefferson Wants You incentive grant for start-up costs. Nikki Uebel purchased the property at 100 N Wilson Ave in Jefferson and opened her new real estate business, RE/MAX Legacy. Uebel said, “This business was a catalyst for our purchase of the vacant downtown building. It will impact all of the town…
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