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Month: April 2020

Greene County magistrate court, week ending April 10

In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered April 10 against Katarina Nichole Stilson of Paton on a charge of disorderly conduct. She was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. A charge of assault was dismissed. Court costs were $109.06. Cases were initiated as follows: Lanny Dean Lewis of Jefferson, theft- fifth degree; and Karen Jo Keown McCubbin of…

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Some COVID-19 numbers ‘encouraging’

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) was notified of 123 additional positive cases of COVID-19 during the 24 hours ending April 12 at 6 pm, for a total of 1,710 positive cases. There have been an additional 981 negative tests for a total of 16,986 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and…

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COVID cases still increasing

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…

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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…

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JPRD 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.

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Lamb 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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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

~provided by ACCESS Assault Care Center April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. ACCESS, along with other community partners, provides resources to survivors of sexual assault. People of all gender identities, sexual orientations, race and ethnicities and cultural and economic backgrounds face the effects of sexual assault. Friends in our community deal with this reality daily and deserve access to safety,…

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Toll continues rising in COVID-19 battle

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 122 additional positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 1,510 positive cases as of April 10 at 6 pm. There have been an additional 1,057 negative tests for a total of 15,622 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs.…

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Public health recommends spending Easter at home

Easter and spring holidays are a traditional time of family gatherings, celebrations and observances. Like many other events and activities, Greene County public health advises residents that these observances should be different this year. ”We know many families gather together over Easter and Passover,” said Greene County public health director Becky Wolf. “But, like school, shopping, and most other activities,…

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