~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors unanimously appointed John Muir as chair for 2021 at the regular organizational meeting on Jan. 4. Supervisor Dawn Rudolph was appointed vice-chair. Rudolph becomes chair pro tem if Muir is not in attendance at a meeting. Both Muir and Rudolph served in these positions in 2020 and several years…
Read MoreDay: January 6, 2021
Covid-19 positivity rate at lowest since mid-October
The 14-day positivity rate for Covid-19 testing in Greene County is 8.8 percent as of Wednesday morning, Jan. 6, according to Greene County public health director Becky Wolf. That’s the lowest rate since Oct. 12. Wolf cautions, though, that public health anticipates an increase in the next week or so due to the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. The total…
Read MoreHabits for a new year in a democracy
~a column by Colleen O’Brien In a college course on American history, I was given the opportunity to memorize and recite before the class the Preamble to the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, or the Gettysburg Address. I chose the shortest, in typically freshman behavior, but I’ve been reading them since, reminders during times of greed or war or civil…
Read MoreExtension offers virtual program with tips for parenting in a pandemic and beyond
Raising children has its rewards and challenges, but the Covid-19 pandemic has brought with it new challenges for families, says Malisa Rader, a human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. “ACT Raising Safe Kids” teaches positive parenting skills to parents and caregivers of children from birth to age 8. The series of lessons is sponsored by ISU…
Read MoreBlood drive Tuesday in Jefferson
LifeServe Blood Center will hold a community blood drive Tuesday, Jan. 12, from 12:30 to 5:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way, Jefferson. To help ensure the safety of blood donors and team members during the Covid-19 pandemic, appointments are required. Donors who do not have an appointment will not be able to give blood. Blood donors…
Read MoreChicken and biscuits Jan. 14 at the VFW
Members of VFW Post 9599 and the VFW auxiliary will serve supper Thursday, Jan. 14, from 5 to 6:30 pm at the hall at 109 N. Chestnut St in Jefferson. The menu features creamed chicken over biscuits, corn or green beans and dessert. A free will donation will be accepted. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there will be no indoor…
Read MoreReading through a pandemic
~a column by Tori Riley, GCNO publisher/editor While 2020 wasn’t a great year in some ways, it was a great year for reading. With so many activities suspended and with prudent people just staying home, there was more time to read. I surpassed my annual goal to read a dozen books and tallied 16 books. I chose the books intentionally,…
Read MoreScranton library notes
Happy New Year from all of us at the Scranton public library! This is the time of year when many people start making resolutions. Did you make a reading resolution this year? We would love to help you with that! There are many reading apps out there, like Good Reads, where you can make a goal of reading a certain…
Read MoreLandus reports $8.6M profit in FY 2020
Landus, Iowa’s largest farmer-owned cooperative, held its annual meeting Dec. 14. It was conducted virtually due to social distance requirements related to the pandemic. Included in the program were the election results for four board director positions, an update regarding the company’s strong financial health, and an outlook for future growth. Board of director elections – As announced during the…
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