~by Denise Van for the Greene County Historical Society The Greene County Historical Society will present a free program, “Researching Your Civil War Ancestors,” Sunday, July 23, at 2 pm on at the museum, 219 E. Lincoln Way, in Jefferson. David Connon of Earlham, a self-taught independent researcher, will offer hints in a workshop on searching for information on Civil War soldiers.…
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Crop condition improves as Iowa receives rain
Much-needed rain fell across most of Iowa, resulting in farmers having 4.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 16, 2023, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included cutting hay and harvesting oats. Some reports were received of farmers starting to apply fungicides. Topsoil moisture condition across the state rated 8 percent very short,…
Read MoreW. Lincoln Way closed for resurfacing July 17-21
Jefferson public works director Dave Morlan alerts all area residents that W. Lincoln Way from Elm St to Grimmell Rd will be closed next week for long-awaited resurfacing. Those seven blocks will be closed from Monday, July 17, at 6:30 am to Friday, July 21, at 6 pm. Residents of the blocks involved should plan to park their vehicles in…
Read MoreJeff council allows Rowland Construction to move ahead with Water Tower rentals, homes
The Jefferson city council at its July 11 meeting cleared the way for a new housing development in northwest Jefferson east of Head Park. The council first rescinded approval for a planned unit development (PUD) given several years to JCorp, which planned to build rental properties there. That project fell through when JCorp was unable to get financing. This time,…
Read MoreElise Badger named 2023 Fair queen
Greene County High School senior Elise Badger was named the 2023 Greene County Fair queen Wednesday evening. Her selection followed two earlier interviews with judges and responses to a pair of random questions. She will represent Greene County in the Iowa State Fair queen contest next month. She also received a $500 scholarship provided by Humboldt Mutual Insurance, represented locally…
Read MoreGreene County gets rain, and plenty of it
For perhaps the first day in months, small talk in the county Wednesday wasn’t that “we need some rain.” Severe thunderstorms in the early morning hours Wednesday dropped widely varying amounts of rain, although all parts of the county got some rain. The Community Collaborative Rain Hail and Snow (CoCoRaHS) station in Churdan reported 3.05 inches of rain. The National…
Read MoreIt’s Greene County Fair Week
The Greene County Fair kicked off on Tuesday with 4-H static entries and dog agility and runs through Monday morning with the junior fair premium breakfast and auction. The grandstand entertainment on Friday is the popular Wright Rodeo followed by fireworks. Saturday night Ashley Barron and Chad Brock take the stage. Contemporary country singer / songwriter Chad Brock was born…
Read MoreSupervisors discuss upping wages for law enforcement
Auditor Jane Heun’s last meeting after 22 years in office Greene County sheriff’s deputies, dispatchers and jailers may receive a Christmas in July gift, although they won’t see it until August. Greene County sheriff Jack Williams told the county supervisors at their July 10 meeting that even with 10 percent wage increases that became effective July 1, Greene County wages…
Read MoreFinally, a bit of rain helps crops, hay
Western Iowa was the recipient of some much-needed precipitation this week. Farmers, statewide, had 5.3 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 9, 2023, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included cutting hay and spraying crops. Some reports were received of farmers beginning to harvest oats for grain. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated…
Read MoreBoard of adjustment grants conditional use permit for Grand Junction Solar
Adds requirement for GJ Solar to offer money for vegetative screens The Greene County board of adjustment on July 6 approved an application by National Grid Renewables for a conditional use permit for Grand Junction Solar LLC, a utility-size solar energy electricity generating operation south of Grand Junction. The action was taken after a public hearing that lasted more than…
Read MoreSupervisors hear of county attorney’s worries over lights on the bell tower and the ‘Jefferson Chimes’
A week after receiving news that the county’s property and liability insurance increase for this fiscal year is smaller than expected, the Greene County supervisors heard that the increase in the cost of the health insurance provided to county employees will also not see a large increase at renewal time. The supervisors received a mid-year report from Ryan Berven of…
Read MorePublic forum slated about Squirrel Hollow improvements
The Greene County conservation board will hold a public forum to gather input and generate ideas from the public for a proposed master facilities plan for Squirrel Hollow park. The public forum will be held Tuesday, July 11, at 6 pm at the shelter house at the park. Persons who want more information can contact conservation department director Tanner Scheuermann…
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