Capitol 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…

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Next 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…

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Extension 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…

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