Despite some isolated rain showers, warm temperatures and mostly dry weather resulted in 5.6 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 16, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Primary field activities were finishing up corn and soybean planting and re-planting. Other field activities included cutting hay and spraying crops. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated…
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GrCo school board approves instructional support levy, plans to get expert help on ranking needed projects
The Greene County Community Schools board of education at its June 12 regular meeting held a public hearing on the instructional support levy. No one spoke and the board approved renewing the levy for five years. Superintendent Brett Abbotts explained the instructional support levy is included in property taxes. The levy rate is set by the state and fluctuates year…
Read MoreBarbie doll open house at the museum Saturday
The Greene County Historical Society is hosting the second annual Barbie open house Saturday, June 15, at the museum (291 E. Lincoln Way, Jefferson) from 9 am to noon. This year the Historical Society will have more of its vintage Barbie dolls on display, and will offer more Barbie activities. There will be a Barbie scavenger hunt in the museum,…
Read MoreJeff council sells lots, approves contract for pickleball courts, delays decision on illegal dog
The Jefferson city council at its June 11 meeting sold three vacant infill lots to Origin Homes at $500 each. Origin Homes plans to build a single family home on each lot. According to Matt Daniels, director of operations for Origin Homes, the houses would be 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch homes with an unfinished basement and a 2-car garage. Selling price…
Read MoreSupervisors distribute opioid settlement funds
The Greene County board of supervisors approved the first distribution of opioid settlement funds at the June 9 meeting. The supervisors approved a 28E agreement with Midwest Wellness for opioid use disorder epidemic remediation services. Midwest Wellness will receive $75,000. The supervisors also approved a 28E agreement with New Opportunities for the same services. New Opportunities will receive $35,000. The…
Read MoreChurdan Day this Saturday
Organizers of Churdan Day this coming Saturday, June 15, have planned a fun-filled day to celebrate as only a small town can. The day begins with a Fun Run 5K. Registration will open at 7 am at the park. The race starts and finishes at 7:30 at the park. There is a $10 charge for participants age 13 and older;…
Read MorePresentation of Bell Tower of Fame Award to Susie Kundrat opens Bell Tower Festival
According to Susie Kundrat, recipient of the 2024 Bell Tower of Fame Award, “getting an award means that you had a lot of people that you were fortunate enough to know who helped you along the way. No one is ever able to achieve anything on their own. It takes a lot of people to do this.” As she accepted…
Read MoreBell tower will feature live concert for Father’s Day
The Mahanay Bell Tower will feature a special Father’s Day Tower Tunes Live Concert on Sunday, June 16. Mahanay Maestro Yvette Bardole will play selections on the carillon from 12:15 to 12:30 pm. The public is invited to gather downtown to listen. The Mahanay Bell Tower is now open daily from 10 am to 4 pm. The carillon will play…
Read MoreRoutine business in May for Scranton city council
The bulk of the business conducted by the Scranton city council during its May 14 meeting was routine, with summer projects under consideration. Ken Paton and Scott Weber discussed Greene County Development Corp during open forum. They are working with a program that helps with housing and new business development. They encouraged the city of Scranton to attend their meetings.…
Read MoreCorn, soybean growth close to 5-year average
Warm and drier weather throughout the state allowed Iowa farmers 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 9, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Planting and replanting of corn and soybeans and spraying were limited due to wet field conditions. Topsoil moisture condition rated across Iowa rated 5 percent short, 78 percent adequate and…
Read MoreIt’s a Barbie invasion in Jefferson
About 1,000 Barbie dolls are on display along E. Lincoln Way during June in Jefferson: More than 400 at the Greene County Historical Museum, 119 E. Lincoln Way, and another 500-plus at “Barbie by the Bells” in the Sensibly Chic storefront, 111 E. Lincoln Way. The museum will host a “Barbie Open House” Saturday, June 15, from 9 am to…
Read MoreSupervisors hold short meeting
Greene County attorney Thomas Laehn told the county supervisors at their June 3 meeting that the county is “really ahead of the game” on courthouse security. That was the word following a meeting with Chief Judge Adria Kester last week. He said Greene County stands out in Judicial District 5B as having good security in place. He went on to…
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