The number of Iowans who have died of the novel coronavirus is now at 107, with five deaths reported Saturday and an additional six deaths reported on Sunday. An elderly adult (81 years or older) died in Clinton, Johnson and Linn counties during the 24 hours preceding April 25 at 10 am. An adult age 18-40 died in Johnson County,…
Read MoreDay: April 26, 2020
Extension makes mask-making easy
Greene County Extension & Outreach is offering mask kits for community members to either keep for personal use or to donate. Greene County Extension office assistant Cindy Adamson donated fabric and is preparing kits for anyone who would like them. Two different patterns are available as well as a list of where that specific pattern can be donated locally. “This…
Read MoreAD Todd Gordon attains “Master” designation from professional organization
Greene County Schools activities director Todd Gordon has been recognized as a Certified Master Athletic Administrator by the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA). To earn this distinction, Gordon has demonstrated exemplary knowledge, contributions and on-going professional development in the field of interscholastic athletic administration, according to a NIAAA press release. The voluntary certification process included a thorough evaluation of…
Read MoreWant to provide financial help? Here’s how…
The impact of COVID-19 mitigation has created opportunities for those whose income has remained stable to share and help meet the needs of others. Across the country, across Iowa, and across Greene County, people are extending helping hands. Greene County Extension and Outreach has prepared a one-page flyer that lists the needs and contact information for agencies accepting cash donations…
Read MoreGreene Soil & Water, Habitat Corp tell scholarship winners
Elizabeth (Izzy) Bravard of Jefferson has been chosen to receive a $1,000 scholarship from the Greene Soil & Water Conservation Club and to receive a $500 scholarship from the Greene County Environmental Habitat Corp. Brent Riley of Rippey has been chosen to receive a $500 scholarship from the Greene County Soil & Water Conservation District. The Greene SWCD commissioners, Conservation…
Read MoreOut of ideas to keep kids busy at home?
New Opportunities has suggestions COVID-19 has brought on some challenging times! Children across the state were very happy when the governor required schools to close for a time! Now most of those children may be ready to return to school in their normal “brick and mortar” buildings! As we are cooped up in our homes, the days can get long…
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