The city of Jefferson scored a win with the hiring of Marty Murphy to operate the water treatment plant after the retirement of current operator Tom Schilling. Approval of Murphy’s hiring was on the city council’s Dec. 8 agenda. He will start Dec. 29 at an annual salary of $62,000. Also on the agenda was consideration of a professional services…
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ISU Extension, Farm Foundation add wellness resources for Greene County farm families
Pre-paid, ongoing wellness coaching and counseling services are now available to Greene County farm families. Families can get confidential support for a variety of life events via phone, text, live chat, video or app—in addition to existing sources of 24/7 help. Coaching and counseling will be provided through Personal Assistance Services (PAS), which has been engaged to deliver its wide…
Read MoreNumber of Covid-19 cases tops 600
The number of Greene County cases of Covid-19 has surpassed 600 as of Friday morning, Dec. 11. Greene County director of public health Becky Wolf reported five new cases were identified in the previous 24 hours, bringing the total number of county residents who have had the virus to 601. Of those, 212 are active cases and 389 residents are…
Read MoreCovid-19 update for Dec. 10
The number of Greene County deaths attributed to Covid-19 has been changed from three to two, according to Greene County director of public health Becky Wolf. Other numbers have changed from time to time depending on a person’s county of residence. The 14-day positivity rate for Covid-19 testing among Greene County residents as of Thursday morning, Dec. 10, was 10.7…
Read MoreJohn Helmus, 1931 – 2020
John (Johan) Jacob Helmus was born September 24, 1931, to Dirk Helmus and Jantze Bakker Helmus at Middlestum, the Netherlands. He entered his heavenly home December 6, 2020, at the age of 89 years. As a child he attended a Christian grade school. His church youth group found him actively presenting topics and taking part in skits. In his teens…
Read MoreJudy Peacock Wills, 1944 – 2020
Mom’s Obituary It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Judy Peacock Wills, loving mother of Kelly, Craig, Todd and Paige. Judy passed away peacefully at the age of 76, on Sunday, December 6, 2020, with her family by her side. Judy was born on January 10, 1944, in Jefferson to Craig and Vivian Peacock. She loved…
Read MorePlenty of seasonal fun in Churdan
The Churdan library staff and trustees and the Churdan Lions are planning several holiday events. The yearly fundraising auction will be online for 2020, with items up for auction posted to the library’s Facebook page Dec. 14-19. Bidders can place their bids on the Facebook page or by calling the library. Appointments to see the auction items in person can…
Read MoreMulti-agency investigation working on drug case in Jefferson, elsewhere
The Greene County sheriff’s office is one of 13 agencies investigating a drug distribution case that has led to the seizure of more than 80 pounds of methamphetamine. Lead agencies in the investigation are the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Task Force of Waterloo, the Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. On Oct. 30, seven search warrants…
Read MoreCounty supes becoming uncomfortable with public attendance at meetings
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline At the regular meeting of the Greene county board of supervisors on Dec. 7, the board discussed electronic and in-person attendance of the public at board meetings. Chair John Muir asked county attorney Thomas Laehn whether the board is required to provide electronic attendance to the public and whether the public must be allowed to…
Read MoreCovid numbers edging up again
The 14-day positivity rate for Covid-19 testing among Greene County residents increased in the past 24 hours up to 11.3 percent as of Wednesday morning, Dec. 9, reported Greene County director of public health Becky Wolf. Nine new cases were diagnosed in the previous 24 hours. The total number of cases in the county is 590. Of those, 227 are…
Read MoreRam hoops teams split in season openers vs Ogden
The Greene County basketball teams initiated their new gym with the first contest of the season played against Ogden Saturday afternoon. The Friday night contest against Roland-Story was postponed until Jan. 30. The girls opened with a victory while the boys went down to defeat. Rams 49 – Ogden 26 The Greene County girls basketball team won their first game…
Read MoreJeff city, union agree to new contract
All non-salaried Jefferson city employees will receive pay raises beginning January 1, with police officers getting a larger increase than other employees. A new 5-year contract with AFSCME Local 3949 was ratified earlier by the union and by the city council at the council’s regular meeting Dec. 8. The contract goes into effect Jan. 1, a full six months earlier…
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