Greene County and many parts of Iowa were hit by a severe storm that swept through the state Monday, causing power outages for hundreds of thousands of people. As utility crews work around the clock to restore power, and Iowans continue cleaning away storm debris, the Greene County public health department reminds everyone to take safety precautions to avoid injury…
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Open house slated at new high school, career academy
The Greene County High School and Career Academy will be open for a limited walk through by the public on Saturday, Aug. 22, from 12:30 to 3:30 pm. Although Greene County High School students are welcome to attend this, they will also have an opportunity to walk through the building on Tuesday, Aug. 25. Each grade will have a specific…
Read MoreSupes hear about Covid from PH director Wolf
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors heard from public health director Becky Wolf at the regular board meeting on Aug. 10. Wolf updated the board on COVID-19 statistics for the county and discussed a resolution for the use of face masks that will be presented to the board at the next meeting. Wolf said the…
Read MoreExtension shares info on assessing grain bin damage
When steel grain bins sustain wind damage, careful inspection is needed to evaluate repair or replacement options. Inspection assistance and advice from a consulting engineer or bin manufacturer representative is the best option. When damage is confined to the roof, sidewall sheets, or wall stiffeners of the bin, replacement of damaged materials may be feasible. Evaluation of displacement, distortion, or…
Read MoreVisitors to Mahanay Tower to learn about its carillon
A new interpretive sign has been installed near the entrance of the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower. The sign was created by the Bell Tower Community Foundation to explain the long road to the completion of the 47-bell carillon in 2017. Foundation president Carole Custer said the sign is a permanent educational tool for visitors whether the tower is open or closed.…
Read MoreCrop, pasture conditions declining as dry times continue
Most of Iowa saw little to no rain as farmers had 6.4 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Aug. 9, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork activities continue to be spraying, harvesting hay and grain movement. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 22 percent very short, 39 percent short, 38 percent adequate and 1 percent…
Read MoreLocal GOP opens headquarters
Greene County Republicans opened a campaign headquarters Tuesday on the southeast corner of the downtown square in Jefferson. According to county GOP central committee member Sean Sebourn, the headquarters will serve as a hub for building a grassroots effort leading up the the Nov. 3 general election. Organizers plan to have volunteer phone banks calling while the headquarters is open.…
Read MoreStuffed animal adoption, wellness clinic slated
The Animal Protection and Education Charity will hold a free stuffed animal adoption event with a stuffed animal wellness clinic Saturday, Aug. 22, from 9 am to 1 pm at its location at 801 W Mamie Eisenhower in Boone. This event will be held outdoors. Social distancing and face masks are encouraged. This is a free Event. All stuffed animal adoptions are free,…
Read MoreNow is the time
~a column by Colleen O’Brien The more dis-, mis- and in-formation crowding the media these days regarding our general election in just under three months, the more unsettled the country becomes. I sign off all news and read a good murder mystery which indeed keeps me engaged through the night. But a new day dawns, and with it my iPhone…
Read MoreStudents, staff test the waters of returning to school during 3-week summer session
The Greene County Schools recently finished a three-week summer school program for students in grades K-8. A total of 101 students participated in summer school. They were served by 17 teachers and 11 associates, allowing for the students to be broken into smaller learning groups and at times to have one-on-one attention. A school counselor was on site every day…
Read MoreGreene County named in disaster proclamation
Greene County was among 14 counties named in a disaster proclamation by Gov Kim Reynolds late Tuesday afternoon. The proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from severe weather Monday. Counties include in addition to Greene are Benton, Cedar, Clarke, Hardin, Iowa, Jasper, Linn, Muscatine, Polk, Poweshiek, Scott, Tama and Washington. Boone, Clinton, Dallas, Johnson,…
Read MoreStorm does $10 million-plus damage in county
Greene County emergency management director Dennis Morlan estimates property damage from Monday’s storm at more than $10 million countywide. That figure is still preliminary, as he is still getting reports of damage. He anticipates applying for a disaster proclamation from the state. Morlan was quick to praise the efforts of public safety personnel across the county. “I’m really pleased with…
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