Very little precipitation across the state resulted in 6.3 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 31, 2022, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. Increasingly dry conditions are a concern for many. Fieldwork included cutting and baling hay and pesticide applications. Topsoil moisture condition statewide rated 17 percent very short, 32 percent short, 50 percent adequate…
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City employees get extra wage increases now but forego future negotiations
Jefferson city employees had Christmas in July when the city council approved wage increases at its regular meeting July 26. The city and AFSCME Local 3949 agreed to a 5-year in January 2021. That contract set wage increases for the first three years, with a 4.25 percent increases July 1 of 2022 and 2023. Wages for other city employees were…
Read MoreHistorical Society offers twin bill Friday, Saturday
Trivia Friday, 1980 movie filmed in Jefferson on Saturday ~by Chuck Offenburger for the Greene County Historical Society The Greene County Historical Society is shifting into some real summer fun for gatherings this Friday, Aug. 5, in Grand Junction and Saturday, Aug. 6, in Jefferson. Friday’s regular monthly meeting will be at the United Methodist Church in Grand Junction, with…
Read MoreMarty McGinn to perform at Thomas Jefferson Gardens Aug. 6
Pianist Marty McGinn, a Jefferson native, will be featured at Thomas Jefferson Gardens of Greene County on Saturday, Aug. 6, at 7 pm. The public is invited to another 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 chair. To add to the…
Read MoreLittle new information provided on long term care closure
Specific information is sparse about the reasons for closing the long term care facility that has operated as part of Greene County Medical Center since 1965. The elected medical center board of trustees voted unanimously at its July 28 to close the facility at the recommendation of medical center chief executive officer Chad Butterfield and others. Residents and their families,…
Read MoreMedical center closing long term care facility at end of September
Greene County Medical Center administrators announced today after the regular, public board of trustees meeting that the medical center will close its long term care department. After many efforts the past several years to continue such services, the long term care department will close by Sept. 28, 2022. “We are extremely saddened to be closing the doors of our Long…
Read MoreDiversity group to host leaders from Storm Lake to tell their story and answer questions
Greene County residents are going to have an opportunity Tuesday evening, Aug. 9, in Jefferson to learn first-hand how the northwest Iowa town of Storm Lake, over the past 30 years, experienced rapid diversification of its population, overcame significant challenges and turned into one of the fastest-growing, most vibrant and prosperous rural communities in the state. “Nueva Vida en Greene…
Read MoreScranton council appoints Ashley Squibb to fill vacancy
The Scranton city council at its July 12 meeting appointed Ashley Squibb to fill a vacancy on the council. Squibb has previous experience on the council. She takes the seat vacated by Cassidy Wilson who resigned in May. Squibb will serve until the election in November 2023. The Marchant Library report included information on the summer reading program. With the…
Read MoreCorn, beans still lagging behind but in good condition
Limited rain over much of Iowa resulted in 6.1 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 24, 2022, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork included cutting hay as well as insecticide and fungicide applications. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 12 percent very short, 26 percent short, 61 percent adequate and 1 percent surplus. In…
Read MoreA referendum for a new $12M jail will be on November ballot
Supes may okay another $2.9M debt for law enforcement telecommunications without voter approval A referendum asking for funding for construction of a new county jail will be on the Greene County ballot in the Nov. 8 general election. The county supervisors at their July 25 meeting heard from Heidi Kuhl of Northland Securities and Kristin Billingsley Cooper of Ahlers &…
Read MoreSupervisors to discuss possible referendum for new jail
The Greene County supervisors at their regular meeting Monday will discuss calling an election for a new jail and financing it. They expect to receive preliminary numbers, financing options, and related information. Heidi Kuhl of Northland Securities and Kristin Cooper of Ahlers & Cooney are expected to participate in the meeting. The discussion will begin at approximately 9 am. Audio…
Read MoreJefferson earns Iowa Great Place designation
Now eligible for more additional state funding The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs announced Friday that 13 Iowa communities, including Jefferson, will receive the state’s support through two creative placemaking programs that put the arts, culture and history at the center of creative community development. The department designated new Iowa Great Places in Jefferson, Oskaloosa, Washington and Woodbine, and re-designated…
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