Greene County has experienced an exponential increase in Covid-19 cases in the past week. Besides a drastic rise in confirmed case counts, the number of close contacts who then develop symptoms a few days later is rapidly increasing, especially in households and group gatherings. That’s according to Greene County director of public health Becky Wolf, RN. As of Sunday morning,…
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Elks support Ram Reader program
During a school year when many things are different for students, one thing hasn’t changed. The Ram Reader program at Greene County Elementary is doing well. The students recently enjoyed a book distribution funded, in part, by a $1,000 donation from the Jefferson Elks lodge. The donation is in memory of the late Russ Johnson, a loyal Elk who passed…
Read MoreSign up now for drive-in live nativity
The live nativity at the First Presbyterian Church in Paton is slated for Sunday, Dec. 6, from 1 to 2 pm. In keeping with pandemic safety precautions, it will be presented as a drive-in event. Persons who plan to attend are invited to register online at www.ggcpres.org by Nov. 20 to get the whole nativity experience. Those who don’t register…
Read MoreCD of A adds members
Catholic Daughters of the Americas, court Queen of Peace #390 in Jefferson, initiated six new members Nov. 3. According to grand regent Sue Wind, all Catholic women are encouraged to participate in the Catholic Daughters, which is a service organization. Interested women can call Wind at 515-386-3002. “There is no need to wait for an invitation,” she said.
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RIPPEY LIBRARY Website: www.rippey.lib.ia.us Email: rippeyli@windstream.net Hours: Mon-Fri 2- 5 p.m. ~by Phyllis Bardole, librarian I have ordered some new books again. I have received the new Matthew McConaughy book, Greenlights. I think you will enjoy it. I haven’t read it yet, but I plan to. I also ordered a few Christmas books. About this time of year people like to…
Read MoreVeterans Day supper at VFW hall
The VFW auxiliary is honoring veterans and their guest with a free meal at the VFW hall in Jefferson on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11. The meal will include beef burgers, baked beans, chips, and a dessert beginning at 5 until 6:30 pm. Due to the COVID pandemic, there will no indoor seating for this meal. Patrons may walk up…
Read MoreActive cases of Covid-19 in the county tops 100
Greene County can’t claim the lowest positivity rate for Covid-19 testing in contiguous counties going into the weekend. As of Friday morning, Nov. 6, the 14-day positivity rate is 12.4 percent, according to Greene County public health director Becky Wolf. The Iowa Department of Public Health’s coronavirus.iowa website shows Greene County at 12.7 percent. Boone County has a lower rate…
Read MoreCounty at 10.7 positivity rate on Covid-19 testing
The 14-day positivity rate of Covid-19 testing in Greene County is at 10.7 percent as of Thursday morning, Nov. 5, according to Greene County director of public health Becky Wolf. There have been 25 new cases in the past three days, 31 in the past seven days, and 49 new cases in the past 14 days. The total cases as…
Read MorePauline Johnson, 1916 – 2020
Services were held Nov. 10 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Pauline Johnson, 103, of Jefferson. The Rev J. Alexander, pastor of Central Christian Church, offered words of comfort. Honorary bearers were Jax Carstensen, Jayden Carstensen, Krista Henning, Eli Carstensen, Brady Carstensen and Maddox Carstensen. Casket bearers were Gary Carstensen, Paul Carstensen, Jacob Miner, Jeremiah Miner, Justin Henning and…
Read MoreNumber of Covid cases now at 234
The number of positive cases of Covid-19 in Greene County jumped by another dozen, up to 234 as of Wednesday morning, Nov. 4, according to Greene County director of public health Becky Wolf. There have been 51 new cases in the past 14 days, 37 in the past seven days and 18 in the past three days. The average positivity…
Read More‘A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination’ ~Nelson Mandela
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Repeating Mandela’s words, I feel renewed hope for the end to this election where we might wind up with a good head and a good heart in our leader. This is still an election in which all the votes have not been counted, and even though someone is saying it is fraudulent to keep counting,…
Read MoreExtension offers fumigation CIC Nov. 17
Preregister before Nov. 10 Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County office will host a fumigation continuing instruction course (CIC) for commercial and private fumigant pesticide applicators on Tuesday, Nov. 17.. The program, provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP), can be seen at office locations across Iowa. The local attendance site is Jefferson.…
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