It is part of the Greene County tourism experience: inserting a shiny copper coin, turning the hand crank, and watching as a piece of local history is pressed right before your eyes. For years, the penny souvenir machine located in the lobby of the Mahanay Bell Tower has been a fan favorite for visitors of all ages. For just 50…
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Historical Society program follows dessert of vinegar pie
After the Greene County Historical Society’s Friday, Aug. 7, lunch, attendees can enjoy a piece of vinegar pie. The pie, a dessert staple on Depression-era dinner tables, will be described by Mikki Schwarzkopf in her presentation, “What They Ate During the Depression,” in a free 12:45 pm program at the Greenewood Center, 401 W. Greenewood Rd., in Jefferson. “We’ll have some…
Read MoreCorn, soybeans doing well despite dry conditions
There were 6.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 19, 2026. This is 2.4 days more than last year, when there were 4.3 days suitable for fieldwork. Topsoil moisture condition rated 7 percent very short, 26 percent short, 63 percent adequate, and 4 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture condition rated 5 percent very short, 27 percent short, 65…
Read MorePam Davis to share her new books at GJ library
Pam Davis, Grand Junction resident, will discuss her two new books Sunday, July 26, at 2 pm in the Grand Junction public library. Set Sail on a Dream, a children’s book, is the tale of two young girls who drift into a tropical dreamland filled with colorful birds, playful animals, and glowing sea creatures. The book is illustrated by Tim…
Read MoreJeff council okays first reading of e-bike ordinance, but doesn’t agree on Westwood sidewalk project
The Jefferson city council held a public hearing and then approved the first reading of an ordinance pertaining to all bicycles, including e-bikes and motorized bicycles, e-scooters, and power-driven mobility devices. City attorney David Morain summed up the ordinance when he said operators of any type of bicycle, scooter or power-driven mobility device need to follow “the rules of the…
Read MoreChildren’s author to visit Greene County libraries
Children’s author Kelly Crull is visiting all six Greene County libraries to talk about his books, The Chick-O-Saurus and Washed Ashore: Making Art from Ocean Plastic. On Wednesday, July 22, Krull will be in Churdan at 10 am, Paton at 1 pm, and Jefferson at 4 pm. On Thursday, July 23, he’ll be in Grand Junction at 10 am, Rippey…
Read MoreA stormy week in some parts of Iowa, fairly calm in other parts
There were 5.4 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 12, 2026. This is 1.6 days more than last year, when there were 3.8 days suitable for fieldwork. Topsoil moisture condition rated 1 percent very short, 14 percent short, 73 percent adequate, and 12 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture condition rated 3 percent very short, 18 percent short, 69…
Read MoreHaul Out Hunger provides pork donations to Iowa food pantries
New Opportunities, Christian Action Resource Center receive meat This summer, the Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation is distributing approximately 34,000 pounds of ground pork through the Haul Out Hunger program. Food pantries in communities across Iowa will receive pork donations to help address food insecurity and provide families with access to high-quality protein. On July 9, 864 pounds of pork…
Read MoreRegulating e-bikes/scooters, renewal of LOST on Jeff council’s July 14 agenda
The Jefferson city council will hold a public hearing on adding a city ordinance dealing with e-bikes at its regular meeting July 14. Residents have expressed concern about the safety of e-bike and e-scooter riders at recent meetings. The matter was referred to the council’s police committee, resulting in the proposed ordinance. The ordinance would establish regulations for the safe…
Read MoreWalker named to 4-H Hall of Fame
Eldo Walker has made a lasting impact on the Greene County 4-H program, especially through his dedication to the sheep project. His involvement began when his sons joined 4-H, growing into a lifelong commitment to supporting youth and strengthening the program. Eldo has been deeply involved with the Greene County Lamb Producers for many years, serving as both a board…
Read MoreKaliyah Minnihan is 2026 Greene County Fair queen
Kaliyah Minnihan, who will be a senior at Paton-Churdan in the fall, was crowned Greene County Fair queen Wednesday evening at the Greene County Fair. She will represent Greene County in the Iowa State Fair queen contest next month. Minnihan is a four-sport athlete and is involved in FFA, FCA, 4-H, 4-H Young Leaders, the P-C student council and the…
Read MoreChange in driver’s license service at county treasurer’s office
Persons who have driver’s license business to take care of in the Greene County treasurer’s office may want to call ahead before going to the courthouse. Treasurer Katlynn Mechaelsen told the county supervisors at their July 6 meeting that the driver license clerk resigned. She said that without that employee, she will be the only person in the office with…
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