Two additional deaths have been attributed to Covid-19, bringing the total to 10 Greene County residents who have died of the illness. Greene County public health director Becky Wolf provided no information about the deceased. Wolf reports that as of Monday morning, Feb. 15, the 14-day positivity rate for Covid-19 testing in the county is 3.1 percent. No new cases…
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Mignon Rasmussen, 1928 – 2021
A private, family funeral service was held at First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson for Mignon Rasmussen, 92, of Jefferson. Words of comfort were offered by Wendy Pittman, commissioned pastor. Honorary casket bearers were her great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Casket bearers were Nathan Haupert, Bret Haupert, Krista Kinkennon, Jacob Rasmussen, Tressa Rasmussen and Shane Rasmussen. Interment was at the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery.…
Read MoreExtension offers free Health Aging online course
Health often is the key factor in whether people can remain in their home as they grow older. Beginning Feb. 17, Iowa State University is offering a free online series to help Iowans remain healthy and independent as they age. “The foods you choose have lasting health impacts so it’s important you make every bite count! The newly released 2020…
Read MoreLandus donates to fire/rescue squads
Area fire/rescue squads were among 66 departments around Iowa to receive $750 each from Landus. Contributions totaled $49,500. Receiving funds were Churdan fire and rescue, Grand Junction fire and rescue, Greene County Ambulance, Jefferson Firefighter Association, Paton volunteer fire department, and Scranton fire department. The allocated funds are used to update and improve equipment and services, facilitating emergency response in…
Read MoreHunter safety course slated for March 6
There will be a hunter safety training course offered Saturday, March 6. The course, sponsored by the Greene County conservation board, will be held from 8 am to 4 pm at the Greene County Extension Service meeting room. COVID restrictions limit class size to 15. Students are asked to bring a sack lunch. All persons born after Jan. 1, 1972…
Read MoreThe Capitol Roundup
~by State Sen Jesse Green February 13, 2021 The fifth week of the legislative session included more debate on important education issues, as well as continuing our work in subcommittees and committees. One of the bills the State Government Committee discussed this week is Senate File 163, which provides an extension for professional and occupational licenses for those working on…
Read MoreCounty attorney reports work on many items
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors met the Central Iowa Community Services service coordinator, Liza Howard, at the regular board meeting Feb 11. Howard was introduced by CICS administrator Patti Treibel-Leeds. Howard will coordinate mental health services for the county and be in the courthouse office in Jefferson on a part-time, weekly basis. County attorney…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Feb. 12
In Greene County district court Annette Renee Bohl, 61, of Adel was sentenced Feb. 11 to four days in jail, with credit for time served, after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of driving while license revoked. She was fined $1,000 with a $150 surcharge. She must pay restitution for her court appointed attorney’s fees not to…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Feb. 12
In Greene County magistrate court cases were initiated as follows: Trevor Michael Baugh of Jefferson, possession of drug paraphernalia; and Christopher Michael Andrew of Scranton, domestic abuse assault.
Read MoreCovid vaccine available locally to those 65 and older
Persons age 65 and older may begin receiving Covid-19 vaccines in Greene County as soon as next week. Greene County public health director Becky Wolf reports her department receives approximately 100 doses of the vaccine per week. She anticipates the first dose of vaccines will be provided to Greene County and Paton-Churdan school staff who want it by the end…
Read MoreGrCo public health recommends continued wearing of masks and social distancing
Greene County residents are encouraged to continue wearing face masks, maintaining a social distance of 6 feet from others when in public, and limiting the size of gatherings. Greene County public health director Becky Wolf notes Gov Kim Reynolds’ Proclamation of Disaster Emergency of Feb. 5 eliminated “key prevention and mitigation measures.” “All local public health agencies in Iowa are…
Read MoreScranton library notes
The library continues to be open by appointment, but don’t let that intimidate you! Just give us a call before you start out for the library. We want to make sure we have ample time to clean between patrons! We ask patrons to wear a face covering when coming to the library. We also wipe down all library materials when…
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