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…
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COVID-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…
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~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,…
Read MorePlanting 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 MoreCOVER Greene County slates mask distribution
The first drive-through public distribution of face masks in the COVER Greene County mask initiative will be held Thursday, May 21, from 5 to 6:30 pm in the Trinity Lutheran Church parking lot, 801 W. Lincoln Way, in Jefferson. There is no charge for the masks. More than 250 face masks are available to hand out on a first-come, first-served…
Read MoreMain Street plans Zoom meeting on reopening business in the pandemic
The Greene County public health department and Greene County attorney Thomas Laehn will review the most recent proclamations of Gov Kim Reynolds regarding COVID-19 at a Zoom event hosted by Jefferson Matters: Main Street’s economic vitality team. Each will provide the most recent recommendations and an overview of the remaining restrictions on economic activity in the state.
Read MoreVFW auxiliary hosting beef & noodles dinner, pandemic style
The VFW Post 9599 auxiliary will serve a socially distant beef & noodles dinner Thursday, May 21, from 5 to 7:30 pm. The menu includes beef & noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans or corn, and dessert. Free will donations will be accepted.
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