Also discuss drainage issues at jail site, county fairgrounds Safety concerns about the intersection of County Road E-53 (240th St, “old 30”) and County Road P-14 (J Ave) were discussed during the open forum of the Greene County supervisors Nov. 4 meeting. Mike Holden, who lives near the intersection of E-53 and Hwy 25 just south of Scranton, has mentioned…
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Harvest nearing completion
Much needed rain across the state meant Iowa farmers had just 4.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Nov. 3, 2024, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included harvesting corn and soybeans, completing fall tillage, and applying fall fertilizer and manure. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 21 percent very short, 38 percent short,…
Read MoreErnst slates traveling office hour in Greene County
U. S. Sen Joni Ernst will host traveling office hours across all Iowa counties in November and December. November office hours in Greene County will be Thursday, Nov. 21, from 3 to 4 pm at the board room at the courthouse in Jefferson. Ernst will not be at the traveling office hours. Representatives from her office will be available to…
Read MoreJefferson residents invited to complete online housing survey
The City of Jefferson has begun working with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach on a program to help improve housing in the area. The Rural Housing Readiness Assessment program, or RHRA, has been implemented in more than 40 rural communities across Iowa and has won numerous awards for assisting communities in the development of housing action plans. The program…
Read MoreVocalists selected for All-State Music Festival
A trio of vocalists will represent Greene County High School at the Iowa All-State Music Festival in Ames Nov. 21-23. Seniors Hailey Carman and Daniele Madsen, and junior Carter Petterson will sing in the chorus. This will be the first All-State Festival for them. Senior Darian Davis was selected as an alternate for the All-State Band on tuba. All-State auditions…
Read MoreAuthor talk in Jefferson Friday
The explosion of a commercial airliner over Iowa in 1962 is the topic of Iowa author Enfys McMurry most recent book, “Disaster at 39,000 Feet.” McMurry will discuss her book Friday, Nov. 1, at 2:30 pm at First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson. McMurry is a native of Wales. She studied at the University of London, the University of Arizona, and…
Read MoreSupervisors okay hiring second asst county attorney
Walk-in service for driver’s renewals available again Greene County treasurer Kaitlyn Mechaelsen shared good news for county residents at the board of supervisors meeting Oct. 28. Her office is once again fully staffed, allowing them to provide walk-in service for driver’s license renewals four days a week, effective Nov. 1. Appointments will be required for Tuesdays. Mechaelsen recommends persons make…
Read MoreCounty candidates respond to questions
The Scranton Journal submitted a list of questions to the candidates for the contested races in Greene County. The Greene County board of supervisors’ answers were published last week. Here are answers to the sheriff candidates’ questionnaire. Answers were not received from candidate Shane Monthei prior to the deadline. Greene County sheriff Name, age, address: Jack J. Williams, 46, of…
Read MoreAdopt-a-Family distributes coats, seeks funds for holiday food boxes
AAF will provide holiday food boxes to Greene County families and individuals in need again this holiday season. Last year, 2023, was a record year, with 170 families receiving food boxes. AAF is preparing for another record year of families and individuals needing help. AAF remains committed to making sure the food needs of Greene County are being met.…
Read MoreHarvest nearly complete
Row crop harvest was ahead of normal as Iowa’s farmers had 6.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Oct. 27, 2024, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included harvesting corn and soybeans, completing fall tillage, and applying fall fertilizer. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 43 percent very short, 42 percent short, and 15…
Read MoreTickets available now for annual Rotary dinner, auction
The 26th annual Jefferson Rotary Charity Dinner and Auction will offer an in-person evening of dinner, fun and a live auction Friday, Nov. 15, at the Greene Room of Wild Rose Casino- Jefferson, along with an online auction, all to raise funds for worthwhile projects. “Our blended format, with both a live, in-person auction and online auction, offers the best…
Read MoreSupes hear of road safety, an increase in HVAC cost, and a decrease in insurance premiums
GreeneCountyNewsOnline Greene County engineer Wade Weiss reported to the county supervisors Oct. 21 that the Safety Action Plan meeting the previous Friday didn’t draw many attendees, but that there was “a very nice conversation.” Weiss said he learned that morning the county is in “good shape” when it comes to engineering to improve safety. He said centerline rumble strips and…
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