August 24, 2020 A big thank you to the power company employees who devoted long hours to reattaching electrical wires and replacing damaged poles; also to Jeff the electrician who reattached the wires to our home on Thursday after the storm. Before our power was restored, our evening entertainment was watching the power company employees scale the poles and do…
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Reynolds allocates $100M in CARES Act funding to support Iowa agriculture
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Tuesday that she has allocated approximately $100 million of federal CARES Act relief funds for a range of agricultural programs to offset the impact of COVID-19 on farmers, producers and agricultural industries. “Iowa is at the foundation of our global food supply chain and the epicenter of the renewable fuels industry,” said Gov.…
Read MorePatti Naylor in support of Cipperley Price for county supervisor
To the editor, On November 3, 2020, we will have the opportunity to cast our vote with a strong local impact. Three county supervisor seats are up for election with three highly qualified challengers to the incumbents. For the District 1 seat, I am supporting Linn Cipperley-Price. As supervisor, Linn will prioritize transparency in the thought processes of the decisions…
Read MoreBruce Banister about face masks
To the editor, There is no contradictory evidence concerning face masks. It has been scientifically proven that masks are effective at hindering the spread of Covid-19. Dr. Steve Karber and Mike Dennhardt should be commended for voting for mandatory masking at school. Teachers are worried as are parents, but three people on the school board, Steve Fisher, John McConnell and…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – August 2020
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Monday, Aug. 31: At 9:41 am a deputy investigated a theft in the 700 block of Dudley St in Churdan. At 8:39 pm a deputy assisted with cattle out on P Ave near 255th St in Grant Township. Sunday, Aug. 30: Routine activity reported. Saturday, Aug. 29: At…
Read MorePolice blotter – August 2020
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Monday, Aug. 31: At 2:30 pm a complainant reported the theft of a lock box containing prescription medications from a residence in the 300 block of W. Washington St. The complainant gave the officer a list of suspects; the officer is investigating. At 3:05 pm an officer performed a…
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