Staff at Greene County Elementary thanked Grow Greene County for donating funds to purchase home learning supplies for students in grades PK-4. Students picked up packets that included paper, crayons, pencils, glue and scissors when they picked up personal items they had left in their classrooms March 13, assuming they’d be returning to school after spring break. The school is…
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TJG plant sale pickup is Thursday, Friday, Saturday
All those who purchased plants at the Thomas Jefferson Gardens’ virtual plant sale are reminded that “safe” pickup is this Thursday from 11 am to 4 pm, Friday from 11 am to 5:30 pm, and Saturday starting at 9 am.
Read MoreJeff Chamber received $2K in Fareway gift cards
The Jefferson Area Chamber of Commerce received $2,000 in Fareway gift cards through Fareway Stores’ $200,000 donation to the Iowa Chamber of Commerce Executives (ICCE). Fareway Stores is providing $1,000 or more in gift cards to ICCE Chamber of Commerce members in the communities Fareway serves. The gift cards are designated to be distributed to local small businesses and their…
Read MoreLandus donates to ‘Pass the Pork’
Landus Cooperative announced last week a $20,000 donation to support the Iowa Food Bank Association and the new “Pass the Pork” program to connect Iowa pig farmers with food insecure Iowans. Through “Pass the Pork,” Iowa pork producers are donating pigs to the Iowa Food Bank Association and other food bank programs. However, there are costs associated with the processing,…
Read MorePork producers, IDALS partner for ‘Pass the Pork’ program
Iowa pork producers are helping meet the needs of struggling families during the COVID-19 pandemic through the “Pass the Pork” initiative, a program of the Feeding Iowans task force led by Lt Gov Adam Gregg. Through “Pass the Pork,” Iowa Pork Producers Association (IPPA) and the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship are helping Iowa pig farmers donate pigs…
Read MoreGreene County hits double digits in COVID cases
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported Saturday learning of 757 additional positive cases of COVID-19 across the state for a total of 8,641 positive cases. There have been an additional 3,377 negative tests for a total of 41,085 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs. Eighty-seven percent of new…
Read MoreHeartland Bank donates to ARC
Heartland Bank has donated $10,000 to food pantries in the communities the bank serves. “These funds will help the residents in our communities have access to food during these unprecedented times. Heartland Bank is proud to support our local food pantries and we know the pantries make a big difference in the lives of those in need each and every…
Read MoreCOVID numbers continue to climb even as parts of Iowa reopen for business
On the day that Iowans began the careful balancing act of reopening the economy in 77 counties while maintaining prudent precautions against the spread of the novel coronavirus and COVID-19, the Iowa Department of Public Health announced 739 new cases of the disease, bringing the total to 7,884. Eighty-five percent of the new positive cases are in the 22 counties…
Read MoreInfo told about local COVID patients
Greene County is experiencing increased COVID-19 activity, with in an increase from one case at the beginning of the week to seven confirmed cases as of Friday morning. Greene County public health director Becky Wolf said Friday two of those with the illness are adults age 18-40; four are age 40-65; and one is age 65-80.
Read MoreJeff library to remain closed
Jefferson public library director Jane Millard announced Friday morning the library will remain closed rather than reopening May 1 as allowed by Gov Kim Reynolds’ April 24 executive order. The library has been closed since March 18 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreGreene County COVID numbers growing, only 91 tested
The number of COVID-19 cases in Greene County has increased to five, with three additional cases identified during the 24 hours preceding Wednesday at 10 am. The first local COVID case was identified April 6; that person has now recovered. There were no other cases reported until Tuesday, April 28. As of Tuesday, 91 Greene County residents have been tested,…
Read MoreJPRD tells new guidelines for Community Center
The Greene County Community Center will reopen Friday at 5 am. A few rules have been added to comply with COVID-19 mitigation. No youngsters younger than 14 will be allowed unless they are accompanied by an adult (age 18 or older) from the household in which they live.
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