Update: Stumpf Finishers construction permit

~by Janice Harbaugh for Greene County News Online The construction permit for a concentrated animal feeding operation proposed by Todd Stumpf, dba Stump Finishers LLC, south of Churdan is still under review by the Iowa Department of Natural Resource. Alison Manz, senior environmental specialist with the DNR, confirmed May 28 that a request for an extension has not been received.…

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Change in visitor restrictions at medical center

Greene County Medical Center has eased some visitor restrictions put in place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Effective May 27, the emergency department, surgery, clinics, outpatient chemotherapy and obstetric ultrasound patients will be allowed one companion or support person.

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Free fishing weekend June 5-7

Iowa residents can try fishing without buying a license on June 5, 6 and 7 as part of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) free fishing weekend. All other regulations remain in place. “Grab your tackle box, take the family, and get your lines in the water this weekend,” said Joe Larscheid, chief of the Iowa DNR’s Fisheries Bureau.…

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