Greene County is among the 77 counties where COVID-19 mitigation will be eased effective May 1, but residents will still face rules and limits to things that were taken for granted just two months ago. Gov Kim Reynolds on Monday issued a new proclamation continuing the public health emergency declaration until May 27, but loosening social distancing measures in 77…
Read MoreMonth: April 2020
Police blotter – April 2020
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Thursday, April 30: At 1:38 am the Jefferson PD assisted the Greene County sheriff’s office with a driving complaint that led to the arrest of Steven Dzuris of Jefferson at the intersection of E. Monroe and S. Cedar Sts in Jefferson.
Read MoreDeath toll continues to rise in COVID-19 pandemic
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 MoreExtension 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…
Read MoreCOVID cases top 5,000 in Iowa
As the Iowa Department of Public Health predicted, the number of positive cases of COVID-19 in increasing with Test Iowa sites opening and additional surveillance testing of large businesses and nursing home staff continues. The IDPH reported 648 additional cases during the 24 hours ending April 24 at 10 am. That brings the total number of cases in Iowa to…
Read MoreReynolds relaxes ban on elective surgeries, farmers market
Will announced phased in reopening strategies Monday Gov Kim Reynolds is taking the first step to reopen Iowa. She announced at her Friday press briefing that starting Monday, hospitals, surgery centers and clinics can resume performing elective surgeries and procedures, and that farmers markets can open.
Read MoreReynolds may announce Friday if emergency declaration will be extended past April 30
The number of Iowans who have tested positive for the novel coronavirus is at 3,942, with 176 more positive cases identified in the 24 hours preceding Wednesday, April 22,O at 10 am. Gov Kim Reynolds had said earlier in the week the number of COVID-19 cases would increase with surveillance testing conducted in Iowa’s meat packing plants. Reynolds at her…
Read MoreGood response to Test Iowa, but limited testing capacity
Iowans appear to be eager to be part of a pool of data about COVID-19 in the state. Gov Kim Reynolds reported at her daily news briefing that since announcing the Test Iowa initiative yesterday, 193,000 persons visited the website and 80,000 of them completed the online assessment. The first 250 testing appointments to come from Test Iowa will be…
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