~a column by Colleen O’Brien Did you know that of all our national institutions, our postal service predates our country, our Declaration of Independence and our Constitution? In 1775, at the first Continental Congress, Benjamin Franklin, because of his background working for the Crown delivering mail in the colonies, was appointed the first Postmaster General of the soon-to-be United States…
Read MoreDay: May 20, 2020
Planting well ahead of average year, welcome rainfall received
There were 4.3 days suitable for field work during the week ending May 17, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Windy days made spraying weeds difficult, but planting continued prior to most of Iowa receiving rain in the latter half of the week.
Read MoreLandus providing free Wi-Fi access in 10 communities
To help neighbors communicate with friends and relatives, keep up with school work, visit with their doctor via telehealth services and take part in other activities that are now done almost entirely online, Landus is making guest Wi-Fi access available in the parking lot of 10 of its cooperative locations including Paton, Farnhamville, Bayard, Yale, Beaver, Aredale, Britt, Kesley, Manilla,…
Read MoreJPRD tells plans for Jeff swimming pool
The Jefferson municipal pool will open Saturday, June 6, for lap swim and swim lessons. There will be no open swim, per Gov Kim Reynolds’ public health emergency declaration of May 20. The pool will be open daily from 11:30 am to 6:30 pm.
Read MoreSupes discuss video meetings, CAFO permit process
Courthouse reopening tentatively set for June 3 ~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The engaging nature of videoconference meetings, as seen at the meeting of the Greene County board of supervisors on May 11, prompted public inquiry of the board this past week into whether video Zoom meetings could be a standard option and could be recorded. At the regular board…
Read MoreCOVID-19 mitigation eased prior to holiday
Memorial Day weekend activities can include a movie in a theatre or camping in a state campground, and there will be high school softball and baseball seasons. Gov Kim Reynolds on Wednesday signed a new proclamation continuing the state public health emergency declaration, but lifting some mitigation measures. Movie theatres, zoos, aquariums and wedding reception venues may open effective Friday…
Read MoreAdaza news
~by Pat Schmitt POPPY DAY – The Friday before Memorial Day is National Poppy Day, on May 22 this year. It is sponsored by the American Legion Family to honor living veterans and those who lost their lives. The poppies are not sold – they are distributed with a request that the person receiving the poppy donates to the poppy fund…
Read MoreMarchant Memorial Library news and events
The Marchant Memorial Library board of trustees discussed re-opening the library at the last board meeting on Monday, May 11. After much discussion, it was decided that the library building will remain closed to the public at this time. The trustees and the library director hope that everyone will understand that this decision was made with the health of our…
Read MorePlanned outage of state websites May 23-25
Iowa residents are alerted that due to planned systems maintenance beginning Friday, May 22, at 4 pm and continuing through Monday, May 25, at 6 am, some Iowa state agency websites will be down, or in some cases not updating. For example, the state’s coronavirus website, coronavirus.iowa.gov, will not reflect accurate counts during the maintenance period. All case counts will…
Read More‘Remembering Our Fallen Heroes’ display to be dedicated Friday
The Greene County veterans affairs office and American Legion Post #11 will dedicate two photos and biographies honoring our fallen heroes Friday, May 22, at 4 pm in the south lobby of the courthouse. The event was intended to be open to the public. Unfortunately, due to the current closure of the courthouse and ongoing health concerns, attendance will be…
Read MoreMemorial Day services limited
It’s been a long standing tradition in virtually every community to hold a Memorial Day service on Monday. Due to COVID-19 gathering regulations, most will not be held. A service with in-vehicle attendance will be held at the Highland Township Cemetery in Churdan Monday at 9:30 am.
Read MoreDeadline Friday for mail-in primary ballot requests
The primary election on Tuesday, June 2, is rapidly approaching. Greene County auditor Jane Heun and Secretary of State Paul Pate encourage voters to cast absentee ballots by mail. Forms were mailed recently which included pre-paid postage for returning them to the Greene County auditor’s office. The forms can also be downloaded directly from the Iowa Secretary of State website,…
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