The spring/summer edition of the Iowa Travel Guide is available to inspire travelers who want to learn more about exploring Iowa. The free 148-page guide can be ordered online at traveliowa.com, by phone at 800.345.IOWA or picked up at any of Iowa’s 16 Welcome Centers when they re-open. An online version is also available. The guide includes 148 pages showcasing…
Read MoreMonth: March 2020
Financial assistance available to small businesses impacted by COVID-19
DES MOINES – Governor Reynolds on March 21 announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued a disaster declaration for the state of Iowa as of January 31, 2020 and continuing. The declaration allows pandemic-impacted small businesses to apply for low-interest support loans. The declaration comes after Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds submitted a federal funding request via the…
Read MoreGovernor suggests self-isolation for all who have traveled outside of Iowa
Saturday, March 21 DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 23 additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 68 positive cases. To date, there have been 1,049 negative tests conducted at the State Hygienic Lab.
Read MoreJim Gorman, 1933 – 2020
Francis Jimmy Gorman (Jim) was born April 2, 1933, in Lake City. He was the youngest of five children born to Alvin L. Gorman and Elma Zane Gorman. With his wife and son at his side, on March 19, 2020, he left this world a peaceful and celebrated man. He took his last breath on a rainy Thursday at 3:30…
Read MoreSpeak up for the teachers – Nick & Sue Richardson
After reading the article on GreeneCountyNewsOnline about negotiations between the teachers and the school board, it became apparent that members of the community need to speak up about the importance of having and keeping high quality educators in the Greene County Schools.
Read MorePlans told for electronic access to public meetings next week
Gov Kim Reynolds on Friday issued an additional public health emergency declaration that relaxes several restrictions and regulations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Included in the March 20 additions to the March 17 health emergency declaration is allowing public meetings or hearings to be held by electronic means “to improve the functions of government while maintaining social distancing practices. The…
Read MoreWCCTA joins in keeping customers online
Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association, whose customers include many residents in northern Greene County, is among IT providers in Iowa that took the FCC’s “Keep Americans Connected Pledge” to provide internet during the COVID-19 pandemic. The pledge is a commitment for the next 60 days not to terminate residential or small business accounts, waive late fees, and open wifi hotspots to…
Read MoreRippey library closed
The Rippey public library will close to foot traffic for the safety of the community beginning Friday, March 20, thru April 13. The librarian will continue to fulfill other duties of the library as needed.
Read MoreJeff library still offering services during COVID-19 closure
The Jefferson public library is closed to foot traffic due to COVID-19, but library staff continues to offer services for library patrons. Librarians will be at the library Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 6 pm, and Fridays from 9 am to 5 pm. Librarians are offering car-side and home delivery service of library materials upon request during this…
Read MoreRichard Mackey, 1939 – 2020
Richard (Dick) Mackey, the son of Joseph and Florentina (Tacke) Mackey, was born August 27, 1939, at Carroll, and departed this life March 14, 2020, at the Carroll Health Care Center in Carroll. He lived his life to the age of 80 years, 6 month and 17 days. Dick grew up in Churdan and graduated from Churdan High School in…
Read MoreBan on public gatherings will be enforced, county officials say
Gov Reynolds’ declaration of a public health disaster Tuesday significantly changed daily life for most Iowans. Iowans are accustomed to school closures, cancellations of events, and even occasional closures of businesses and public offices due to blizzards, but a closure of the magnitude imposed by the governor is new. In declaring a public health disaster, Reynolds went beyond encouraging Iowans…
Read MoreAlliant Energy suspends disconnects, late fees
Alliant Energy is temporarily suspending disconnections for all of Iowa and Wisconsin customers during the public health emergency related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. In addition, the utility plans to waive late fees in Iowa to help customers who are suffering financial hardships and will collaborate with partners and organizations in Wisconsin to offer a similar solution. “In the midst…
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