The much-heralded Covid-19 vaccines are in limited supply everywhere, including Greene County. Greene County director of public health Becky Wolf on Monday provided more detailed information about vaccine distribution. Currently, healthcare workers and long term care facility residents are receiving the vaccine in Phase 1a. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), and…
Read MoreDay: January 4, 2021
Covid positivity rate remaining stable
The number of cases of Covid-19 in Greene County increased by 15 over the New Year holiday, from 658 reported Dec. 29 to 673 reported Monday afternoon, Jan. 4. That’s according to Greene County public health director Becky Wolf. The 14-day positivity rate remains at 9.6 percent. There have been two new cases diagnosed in the last 24 hours, two…
Read MoreNew books for all at Ram Reader book distribution
Greene County elementary students enjoyed a pandemic-modified version of Jingle Read before school was dismissed for the holiday break. A highlight of the day was a Ram Reader book distribution, sending every student home with a new book to keep. Staff and teachers thanked the following for contributing funds for the Ram Reader program: BPO Does #196, BPO Elks #2306,…
Read MoreLarry Dowd, 1951 – 2021
A memorial service was held Jan. 8 at Central Christian Church in Jefferson for Larry Dowd, 69, of Jefferson. Words of comfort were offered by Pastor Allan Redenius of First Covenant Church in Fort Dodge and Pastor J Alexander of Central Christian Church. Urn bearers were Aaron Dowd and Michael Dowd. Interment will be at the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery. Larry…
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