~an editorial by Janice Harbaugh The Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower, a gift from Floyd Mahanay and built over 50 years ago, has become a spot of joy to people of the county, musicians, and visitors since the bells actually became playable several years ago. The Bell Tower Community Foundation and the Greene County board of supervisors have been acting as…
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Website designed to help Iowans with mental health needs
Mental health professionals from Iowa’s nine AEAs recently collaborated to create a website for Iowans who are searching for mental health assistance. The website www.IowaAEAMentalHealth.org came from a request by the state legislature to help educators, parents, and students navigate resources related to mental health and well-being in Iowa. In addition to AEA contacts for the schools, the site provides…
Read MoreACCESS starts fund drive
ACCESS Assault Care Center will launch its 45th anniversary campaign – ACCESSing Our History – on Feb. 1. ACCESS is celebrating 45 years of service in February. The ACCESSing Our History campaign aims to celebrate how much the agency has grown, highlight all those who helped it get to where it is now, and gain funds and support for the…
Read MoreExtension offers tips for talking with teens
With so much going on in the world right now, talking to children – and especially teens – can be a challenge for parents. Teens are at a stage in life where most still rely on their parents or guardians for basic needs such as food and shelter. However, they also may have their own jobs, cars and, perhaps most…
Read MoreSnowbird says Covid exposure is due to someone else’s stupidity
Sad but true story. Mr. and Mrs. John Doe for some unknown reason decided to get a Covid test on Thursday, Jan. 21. They then went about their business doing all the activities available to them within the RV park, specifically the sewing room and the main hall, perhaps the swimming pool and, who knows what else. On Monday they…
Read MoreNew security measures in place at courthouse, supes update policies accordingly
Also tweak compensation board’s salary recommendations ~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline Security at the Greene County courthouse has moved into the 21st century. Last year, the offices of the county attorney and the clerk of court were updated to provide greater security for staff with glass at the service counters and locking doors between staff and the public. The entire…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Jan. 29
In Greene County district court Chanze Jay Bushman, 19, of Scranton was granted a deferred judgment Jan. 25 after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of child endangerment. He was placed on probation to Boone/Greene County Probation for one year. He must pay a $625 civil penalty and restitution for his court appointed attorney’s fees not to…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Jan. 29
In Greene County magistrate court cases were initiated during the week ending Jan. 29 as follows: Ryan Douglas Patterson of Jefferson, violation of no contact order, two separate cases; Shera Dean Anderson of Jefferson, violation of no contact order; Sheldon Gene Boswell of Perry, violation of no contact order; and Jason Edward Trotter of Perry, possession of drug paraphernalia.
Read MoreCapitol Roundup
~by Sen Jesse Green January 29, 2021 Greetings central Iowa friends and neighbors! This week at the Capitol was very exciting. I finally had the opportunity to push the “YEA” button to let your voice be heard. To keep building on the farm illustrations I’ve been using the past couple weeks, we are finally starting to ‘bale some hay’ here at the…
Read MoreNext phase in Covid vaccine distribution starts
Greene County public health began administering Covid-19 vaccinations in Tier 1B and persons 65 and older on the waiting list. “It’s heartwarming to see people smiling and expressing gratitude after receiving their vaccination,” said Greene County public health director Becky Wolf. Tier 1 of Phase 1B includes persons 65 and older, first responders (firefighters, law enforcement, dependent adult abuse and…
Read MoreExtension slates info meetings on Farm Bill program
With a March 15 deadline approaching for ag producers’ Farm Bill program, ISU Extension & Outreach want to help producers decide whether Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) is the best for their farm. Using the decision tools Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has developed will help producers make a more informed decision for this vital…
Read MoreBusy week of action for Ram grapplers
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County wrestling team lost both duals at West Marshall Tuesday, Jan. 19. The hosts won 43-42 and Roland-Story was victorious 42-36. The Rams are 8-9 in duals this season. The Rams were unable to fill five weight classes, which was costly in team scoring. The West Marshall/Greene County match ended in a 42-42…
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