~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline “A play about Bigfoot came randomly out of my head,” Greene County playwright Sarah Nicholson said about Bigfoot Monologues, which will premier this Saturday, with a repeat performance Sunday in Scranton. “More than a year ago, Clay Ross wondered if I would write a 20-minute, one act play for the Community Players to do, possibly…
Read MoreDay: July 28, 2021
I seem to be stuck on this
~a column by Colleen O’Brien When the Republicans passed a bill during the last administration to give the uber wealthy a tax break, the McConnell Republicans and the previous administration were not worried about the debt. Today they are pretty worried about it – the other side is writing the budget demands now, you see. But it’s not the debt…
Read MoreResidents ask Jeff council for ‘solution’ to transgender patrons using pool restroom
City policy aligns with federal, state laws The Jefferson city council was in the hot seat at its regular meeting July 27 over its determination, posted on the city’s Facebook page on July 16, that the city would follow federal and state law pertaining to transgender patrons of the municipal pool. An issue over the use of the women’s restroom…
Read MoreCommunity Fun Night Friday in Churdan
The Churdan library staff and trustees will host a Community Fun Night Friday, July 30, from 6 to 8 pm. A meal will be served at the library beginning at 6 pm. The menu includes a choice of hamburger or hotdog, chips, carrots, and a beverage. A free will donation will be accepted. Children’s activities in the park will include…
Read MoreCounty okays 28E agreement for new LEC
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline At their meeting on July 26, the Greene County supervisors unanimously agreed to adopt a 28E agreement with the city of Jefferson for joint operation and maintenance of the Greene County Law Enforcement Center. The board authorized the county auditor to file the 28E agreement with the Iowa secretary of state and record it with…
Read MoreSeeking donations for Scranton fall fundraiser
Organizers of the Scranton Community fall fundraiser are seeking donations to assist in the event. Scheduled on Saturday, Sept. 18, the money raised will benefit four Scranton entities: Marchant Memorial Library, Parks Department, Fire Department and Community Center. The first event was held in 2019 with plans for a second event last year. However, the pandemic changed things so the…
Read MoreJava & Juice at Art on the Fly this Friday
Java & Juice will be held at Art on the Fly on the west side of the downtown square this Friday, July 30, from 9:30 to 10 am. Java & Juice showcases a business, organization, or local event. The community is invited to enjoy coffee, juice, and a time for sharing of information abut the business or organization. Updates about…
Read MoreRRWA offers nature photography seminar
The Raccoon River Watershed Association invites photographers to attend Nature Photography: Ideas, Challenges, and Solutions Aug. 7 in Perry. Attendees will learn how the nature photographer can use phenology to better understand nature’s calendar and anticipate the occurrence of natural events, including when various species of flowers bloom, when, where, and why various bird species migrate, when mammals bear their…
Read MoreCommunity Conversation to focus on gardens
The Community Conversations series will end a summer hiatus with a program Thursday, Aug. 5, on “Garden Successes and Failures.” All gardeners, including Master Gardeners, are invited to discuss what has worked and what hasn’t worked in their gardens, and to share ideas and questions. The program will begin at 5:30 pm. Those who would like to tour Thomas Jefferson…
Read MoreChange in staffing, organization at GCMC emergency department
Dr. Laurie Connolly, chief medical officer at Greene County Medical Center, announces a collaboration with SCP Health, a physician-led organization committed to patient-care excellence. With that collaboration, Mark Buettner, DO, has been hired as the emergency department director to oversee day-to-day operations of the emergency department at the medical denter. “The top priority at Greene County Medical Center is to…
Read MoreRRVT nominated for Rails-to-Trails Hall of Fame
The Raccoon River Valley Trail (RRVT) is one of only three rail-trails nominated this year for the Hall of Fame of the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. Hall of Fame selection is done through a public vote which takes place July 30 through Aug. 6. The voting form will be available at railstotrails.org/halloffame once voting opens on July 30. If selected, the RRVT…
Read MoreSome crops stressed by week of hot, dry weather
Hot, dry conditions and minimal rain allowed Iowa farmers 6.4 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 25, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included applying fungicides and insecticides and harvesting hay and oats. Topsoil moisture levels across Iowa rated 14 percent very short, 39 percent short, 46 percent adequate and 1 percent surplus.…
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