Mike Bierl, Greene County veterans affairs director, provides the following round-up of Veterans Day activities. Hy Vee breakfast at the Greene County Community Center Friday, Nov. 10, from 6 am to approximately 11 am. The Greene County High School video productions class will show a Veterans Appreciation video during the breakfast from 8:30 to approximately 9 am. Lunch at Bet…
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Harvest nearing completion for 2023
Colder than normal temperatures but dry weather led to 6.0 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Nov. 5, 2023, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork included harvesting corn and soybeans, completing fall tillage, applying fall fertilizer, baling stalks, and hauling manure. Topsoil moisture condition statewide rated 15 percent very short, 40 percent short, 44 percent…
Read MoreSen Tim Scott plans Meet & Greet in Jefferson
Sen Tim Scott of South Carolina, a candidate for the Republican nomination for President, will make a campaign stop in Jefferson Friday, Nov. 10, at 2 pm at Bett & Bev’s BBQ at 808 N. Vine St in Jefferson. A free ticket is needed to attend. Tickets are available at Eventbrite.com
Read MoreSpecial concert, special lighting for Mahanay Tower and Veterans Day
On Veteran’s Day, Saturday, Nov. 11, Mahanay Maestro Rick Morain will perform a special Veterans Day concert. The public is invited to listen to a patriotic carillon concert from 12:15 to 12:30 pm. “Rick’s playlist will certainly be amazing selections to honor our veterans,” said bell tower music coordinator Peg Raney. This year will also include the addition of patriotic…
Read MoreElection info from Secretary of State
Secretary of State Paul Pate provides the following information about the city-school election Tuesday. Polls are open Tuesday, Nov. 7 from 7 am to 8 pm. Absentee ballots must be received by the respective county auditor by Tuesday at 8 pm. Iowans looking for their polling location, Voter ID requirements or to track the status of their absentee ballot should…
Read MoreDeSantis in Jefferson Friday
Florida governor Ron DeSantis, who is running for the Republican nomination for president, will be in Jefferson for a Never Back Down Drop By Friday, Nov. 3. The event will be held at Bett & Bev’s Barbecue at 808 N. Vine St. Doors will open at 3:30 pm with the program at 4 pm. Persons who plan to attend should…
Read MoreOperation Green Light in Greene County
Greene County is joining the National Association of Counties, the National Association of County Veteran Service Officers, and the Iowa State Association of Counties (ISAC) in Operation Green Light to show support for veterans. The initiative aims to “shine a light” on issues and challenges veterans face, particularly as they transition to civilian live. The south façade of the Greene…
Read MoreCity/school elections Tuesday
Voters will go to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 7, to elect city council members, mayors and school board representatives. Also on the ballot is a bond issue for Greene County to build a new jail and renewal of the PPEL (Physical Plant and Equipment Levy) for the Greene County School District. The Voter Approved PPEL in the Greene County…
Read MoreSupervisors meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The regular meeting of the Greene County board of supervisors scheduled for Oct. 30 was a rarity as there were no items on the agenda and only one supervisor was in physical attendance. Supervisor Mick Burkett was the lone attendee with supervisors Dawn Rudolph and Pete Bardole attending electronically. County attorney Thomas Laehn told auditor…
Read MoreNunn tells local office hours
US Rep Zach Nunn will hold mobile office hours Friday, Nov. 3, from 10 am to 2 pm at the William Paton Public Library, 105 S. Main St in Paton. Mobile office hours will also be held Thursday, Nov. 9, from 1 to 4 pm at the Panora Public Library 102 N. First St in Panora. Nunn will not be…
Read MoreHarvest on even pace with 2022 harvest
Moderate rainfall during the week slowed harvest in some areas as Iowa’s farmers had an average of 4.2 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Oct. 29, 2023, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork included harvesting row crops, completing fall tillage, applying fall fertilizer, baling stalks, and hauling manure. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 12…
Read MoreIA Dept of Ed provides ‘report cards’ for public schools
The Iowa Department of Education released new Iowa School Performance Profiles Oct. 26. The performance ratings are based on how each school’s students performed on a variety of measures, including student proficiency and growth, the 2022-23 school year. The ratings range from exceptional (highest performing), high performing, commendable, acceptable, needs improvement, and priority (lowest performing). The Department of Education bases…
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