~by Denise Van for the Greene County Historical Society A second “Leafing through Greene County HIstory” roundtable will be held at the Greene County Historical Museum, 219 E. Lincoln Way, at 2 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 20. Four presenters wil share items from the Museum’s collection, and then audience members will be invited to chime in with their memories and thoughts…
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Contingent from Minnesota consults with Why Not Us
A group of women from Red Wing, MN, visited Jefferson last week to learn more about the renovation of the Centennial Block Building and Why Not Us. The renovation of the Centennial Block Building and the establishment of the Centennial restaurant there drew the attention of the Main Street America publication. As a result, a group of women from Red…
Read MoreWestern Iowa receives welcome rain
Some much-needed rainfall across western Iowa resulted in 5.6 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Aug. 6, 2023, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included cutting and baling hay as well as applying pesticides and fungicides. Increased precipitation helped alleviate some crop stress although conditions remain dry. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 18…
Read MoreGreene County Schools registration info
Registration deadline Aug. 11 ~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal Students attending Greene County Schools will resume learning on August 23; registration needs to be completed by August 11. Greene County Community School District is utilizing online registration this school year for new and existing students. For families without access to a computer/internet connection, a time to work from…
Read MoreBoil alert in Grand Junction
All Grand Junction municipal water customers are under a boil alert until further notice. A major water main break was discovered Monday morning. Once the main is repaired, the boil alert will remain in effect until the state hygienic lab tests the water and finds it safe to drink. Residents who have tap water should bring it to a rolling…
Read MoreRelay for Life slated for Tuesday, Aug. 15
The 2023 Greene County Relay for Life is slated for Tuesday, Aug. 15, on the south courthouse grounds in Jefferson as a companion event to the weekly farmers market. Survivors are invited to arrive at 4:30 pm for T-shirts and treats. Survivors and caregivers will walk together at approximately 4:45. The Relay leadership team will serve a supper donated and…
Read MoreBarbies (and Kens) on parade at museum
More than 300 Barbie dolls will be on display at the Greene County Historical Museum, 219 E. Lincoln Way, Saturday, Aug. 12, from 9 am to noon. The vast collection, which includes dolls from Barbie’s debut in March1959, was donated to the museum by former Jefferson resident Arlene Garland Klatt in 2003. The dolls are dressed in their best, from…
Read MoreSupervisors move forward with jail bond 2.0
The Greene County supervisors at their July 31 meeting began the task of placing a bond referendum for a new Greene County jail on the Nov. 8 ballot, with the plan down-sized from one nixed by voters last November. During the Reports portion of the meeting sheriff Jack Williams and auditor Billie Jo Hoskins told the board that Ahlers &…
Read MoreChurdan receives USDA grant for sewer rehab planning
The city of Churdan has been awarded a $29,000 grant from USDA Rural Development through the Special Evaluation Assistance for Communities and Households (SEARCH). The Rural Development funds will be used for technical assistance to plan improvements for the outdated sewer system. The project will produce a facility plan with alternatives and recommendations to meet the rehabilitation needs of the…
Read MoreDry conditions stressing crops, livestock
A dry and hot week allowed Iowa farmers 6.2 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 30, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included cutting hay and harvesting oats. More reports were received of farmers applying fungicides. The continued dry conditions made crop stress more widespread. Topsoil moisture condition statewide rated 19 percent very…
Read MoreJeff council handles lengthy agenda
The asphalt is barely cool on W. Lincoln Way and the Jefferson city council is starting the process of improving E. Lincoln Way from Locust St to the east city limits. The council at its July 25 meeting accepted a proposal from Bolton & Menk for engineering services for the project to include milling the existing pavement, curb and gutter…
Read MoreISU pres Wintersteen visits Greene County Extension & Outreach office
Iowa State University president Wendy Wintersteen spoke with about three dozen people at the ISU Greene County Extension office July 24. She introduced Jason Henderson, ISU vice president for Extension and Outreach, and Andrea Welchans, ISU assistant vice president for Extension and Outreach. The visit was hosted by the Greene County Extension staff, headed by director Lori Mannel. Wintersteen reported…
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