The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 77 additional positive cases for a total of 1,587 positive cases, as of April 11 at 6 pm. There have been an additional 383 negative tests for a total of 16,005 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs. Sunday’s numbers…
Read MoreDay: April 12, 2020
Happy Easter (and wear a mask)
4-H-to-Go STEM projects part of school sack lunches
Greene County Extension staff delivered 670 4-H-to-Go STEM kits to Greene County and Paton-Churdan schools to be handed out with school lunches last week. “Each kit has directions and supplies for youth to complete an unplugged STEM activity,” said Kayla Willms, Greene County Youth & 4-H coordinator. Kits are financially sponsored by the Greene County 4-H Young Leader Team. “This…
Read MoreJPRD planning Quarantine Challenge
The Jefferson park and recreation department is holding a Quarantine Challenge, a fitness event participants can do on their own while practicing social distancing. The challenge is to run/walk 26.2 miles and bike 112 miles in the three weeks starting April 20. A body weight component to the challenge is optional.
Read MoreLamb Producers hold annual banquet
The annual Greene County Lamb Producer banquet was held Saturday, March 14. The meal of smoked leg of lamb was prepared by the Lamb Producers with side dishes and dessert catered by Lidderdale Country Store. Following the meal, Steve Karber reported on the progress of the Greene County community lamb barn project for 4-H youngsters. Sixteen 4-H members with 21…
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