Greene County and the city of Jefferson are partnering to replace the aging bridge on S. Grimmell Rd. The bridge has been identified as a high-priority replacement project due to its age and condition. This $2.1 million project is funded by a grant from the Iowa Department of Transportation and federal bridge replacement funds from Greene County. The general contractor for…
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Supervisors react to info on Summit Carbon Solutions’ proposed pipeline
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline Speaking carefully in half-sentences and leaving thoughts unfinished, the Greene County board of supervisors discussed several aspects of the proposed Summit carbon-capture pipeline and its proposed pathway through Greene County. An informational meeting hosted by the Sierra Club had been held Aug 8. The supervisors expressed grave concerns about the pipeline at their regular meeting…
Read MoreCruisin’ to the Square a treat for car enthusiasts
Hundreds of car, truck and motorcycle enthusiasts spent last Thursday evening on the courthouse square in Jefferson admiring dozens of vehicles from the 1930s through present days. Cruisin’ to the Square has been held the second Thursday in August for more than 10 years. The vehicles were judged in many categories, with winners as follows: Best car, 1968 Dodge Coronet…
Read MoreHave a cup of tea, learn about tiny towns at the museum
~by Denise O’Brien Van for the Greene County Historical Society A third “Leafing through Greene County History” conversation will be held Sunday, Aug. 18, at 2 pm at the Greene County Historical Museum, 219 E. Lincoln Way, in Jefferson. Two presenters will share items from the Historical Society’s collection of newspapers and other historical documents, and then audience members will…
Read MoreCooler than normal temps across Iowa
Most of the state experienced dry conditions and cool temperatures which allowed Iowa farmers 6.4 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Aug. 11, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included harvesting oats for grain, cutting and baling hay, and preparing for the fall harvest. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 3 percent very…
Read MoreEnd of Summer celebration Aug. 19 in Scranton
An End of Summer celebration is slated for Monday, Aug. 19, at the Scranton Community Center. A supper of hotdogs, hamburgers, chips and water will be served from 6:30 to 8 pm, followed by a showing of the movie “Playing with Fire” at 8 pm. Popcorn will be served the entire evening. Attendees should bring their own seating. The south…
Read MoreSpecial Tower Tunes Live this week
The Greene County High School vocal music department will commandeer the weekly Tower Tunes Live this Wednesday, Aug. 14, from 12:15 to 12:30 pm. Vocal director Dave Heupel will announce the 2025 high school musical by playing songs from it on the carillon. High school students will also perform on the bell tower plaza. Community members are invited to bring…
Read MoreJefferson Rotary auctions tickets to see comedian Jim Gaffigan perform in Sioux Falls
The winning bidder on this special pre-sale auction package can see the popular comedian Jim Gaffigan live in concert on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. The auction item includes four tickets in row 17 of the center section floor seating at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls, SD plus two hotel rooms at the nearby Grand Falls Casino and…
Read MoreHazardous waste collection Saturday, Aug. 17
A free hazardous waste collection is slated for Saturday, Aug. 17, from 9 to 11 am on the north side of the courthouse square. The event is for Jefferson residents only. Items that will be accepted include aerosol cleaners and paints; ammonia-based cleaners; antifreeze; batteries (only rechargeable); fertilizers; fluorescent light bulbs (cfls); gasoline and kerosene; oil, lead-based paint; stains, varnishes;…
Read MoreThomas Jefferson Gardens board turning over reins on farmers market
The board of Thomas Jefferson Gardens of Greene County met Aug. 6 and have decided that after this year the Thomas Jefferson Gardens will no longer host the Greene County Farmers Market. “We have enjoyed hosting the farmers market the last three years,” board president Danielle Ross said. “We believe it is a great asset to the community and hope…
Read MoreSupervisors hear CO2 pipeline info, agree to higher deductibles to lower insurance rates
Will send letter to IUC objecting to pipeline The Greene County supervisors heard information at their Aug. 5 meeting from Franklin Township property owner and environmentalist Chris Henning about the carbon dioxide pipeline proposed by Summit Carbon Solutions. The pipeline would run diagonally across Greene County, from the Paton area to the Louis Dreyfus ethanol plant in Grand Junction, and…
Read MoreRural voters to see question on use of LOSST revenue on Nov. 5 ballot
Voters in rural Greene County will once again be asked to change the purpose statement for the county’s local options sales & services tax (LOSST) revenues. The county board of supervisors at their Aug. 5 meeting approved a resolution placing on the Nov. 5 ballot the same question that was on the ballot for a special election last March. Voters…
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