Throughout his life, Tom Morain was less determined to accomplish extraordinary things than to do ordinary things with extraordinary love – and ended up doing both. He received and shared blessings of joy for 73 years and passed away in Lamoni on Oct. 10, 2020, after a 7-month journey through cancer. Of all his blessings, he was most proud of and…
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Rams put up 499 yards of offense in 42-6 road win in Shenandoah
Ram junior quarterback Bryce Stalder, with the help of the entire Ram offense, played his best game of the season as he led the Rams to a 42-6 win over the Shenandoah Mustangs on their home field to finish the regular season. Stalder compiled an impressive 430 yards of offense, completing 11 of 16 passes for 224 yards through the…
Read MoreStudent leaf raking project smaller this year
Greene County High School students plan to carry out their annual leaf raking service project this fall, but due to constraints created by the Covid-19 pandemic, the project will be smaller than in previous years. Teacher/organizer Teresa Green is generating a new, shorter list of addresses for the 2020 project. Student groups will rake lawns for homebound or senior residents…
Read MoreState offers assistance with utility bills for Iowans impacted financially by Covid-19
DES MOINES – Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced Friday the launch of the new Residential Utility Disruption Prevention Program. The program will provide eligible households with up to $2,000 towards electric, natural gas and water bills if they are at risk of disconnection due to an inability to pay due to a COVID-19 related loss of income. Payments through the program will be made directly to utility providers and applied to the applicant’s account. “We are…
Read MoreCovid numbers still climbing in county
As of Friday morning, Oct 9, Greene County currently has 147 confirmed cases of Covid-19, reports Greene County public health director Becky Wolf. That’s two more new cases in the past 24 hours. Seventy-two people have recovered (38 with no pre-existing condition) and no deaths. The average rate of positive cases over the past 14 days has decreased from 8.6 percent Thursday to 7.9…
Read MoreRam boys third at Saydel X-country Invite
The Ram boys cross country team placed third of 10 teams at the Saydel Eagles cross country invitational Oct. 8. Logan Woodruff finished first of the Ram boys, in 15th place with a time of 18:38. Other places and times were Luis Velazco, 22nd, 19:19; Ethan Frederick, 23rd, 19:19; Jayden Carstensen, 26th, 19:49; and Dakota Mobley, 27th, 19:51. North Polk…
Read MoreMike Semke, 1953 – 2020
Services were held Oct. 9 at Central Christian Church in Jefferson for Mike Semke, 67, of Grand Junction. The Rev J. Alexander, pastor of the church, offered words of comfort. Jim Wyckoff gave the eulogy. Rita Rasmussen accompanied congregational singing. Honorary bearers were Dick Youngblood, Ed Anderson, Wayne Lautner, Steve Bosshart and Brad Bendickson. Casket bearers were Ted Semke, Tom…
Read MorePositivity rate of positive Covid-19 cases in county now at 8.6 percent
Masks now required in all Greene County schools As of Thursday morning, Oct 8, Greene County currently has 145 confirmed cases of Covid-19, reports Greene County public health director Becky Wolf. That’s two new cases in the past 24 hours. Seventy-two people have recovered (38 with no pre-existing condition) and no deaths. The average rate of positive cases over the past 14 days…
Read MoreTipton Prairie Walk slated for Saturday
The public is invited to walk Tipton Prairie Saturday afternoon, Oct. 10, with Dan Towers, Greene County conservation director. The prairie has more than 100 species of native plants and grasses, including Goldenrods, asters, and possibly Gentians. Tipton Prairie is four acres of native prairie that has never been plowed or sprayed. It remained a prairie in the midst of…
Read MoreMcFarland Clinic conducting Covid-19 clinical trials
Clinical trials researching treatments and preventative measures for Covid-19 are underway at McFarland Clinic. The Covid-19 clinical trials are being conducted by PMG Research of McFarland Clinic. PMG Research Inc is a global integrated network of clinical research facilities, conducting clinical trials since 1979. Their research facility is is staffed by an experienced team in a variety of specialties including…
Read MoreSupes plan to appoint new county recorder
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County supervisors intends to fill the upcoming county recorder vacancy through appointment as unanimously passed by resolution during their regular meeting on Oct. 5. Special election to fill the vacancy was ruled out due to taxpayer cost. Long-time recorder Marcia Tasler, retiring Oct. 31, had previously recommended the deputy recorder, Deb McDonald, for…
Read MoreFive more Covid cases in county
As of this morning, Oct 7, Greene County currently has 143 confirmed cases of COVID-19, an increase of five since Tuesday, Greene County director of public health reported. Seventy-one people have recovered (38 with no pre-existing condition) and there have been no deaths. The 14-day average of positive cases is 7.7 percent. If the current rate if increased spread continues in…
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