This is the third year in the 27-year history of Greene County Farm Bureau’s 4th grade farm tour that Cale and Connor Juergensen have hosted the event. The tour was held Tuesday, Sept. 14, on the Juergensen family farm north of Churdan where Connor and his wife Lindsay live. Usually held every year for county 4th grade students, this year’s…
Read MoreDay: September 26, 2021
Public health to administer Pfizer Covid vaccine boosters
Starting Tuesday, Sept. 28, Greene County Public Health will provide Pfizer booster doses for adults 65 years and older and individuals of specific at-risk groups starting Tuesday, Sept. 28. The following individuals and specific at-risk groups qualify for a booster dose: • Individuals 65 years and older and residents in long-term care settings should receive a booster shot of Pfizer…
Read MoreGround-breaking soil health conservation easements signed
Last week, ground-breaking soil heath conservation easements went into effect, protecting 1,998 acres of productive, healthy Iowa soil in perpetuity. Conservation easements created to preserve soil health were donated to Whiterock Conservancy by the Garst family farm entities. The easements cover nine parcels of land located in Audubon, Carroll, Greene, and Guthrie counties. “The Garst family has long been known…
Read MoreChurdan resident L. Towers will vote YES on gaming referendum
Dear Greene County Residents, In the summer of 2013 with a vote to approve gambling, we created an amazing opportunity for our county. Two years later, Wild Rose opened their doors, creating an event center, hotel and place of entertainment. However, more importantly to me was the increased opportunity for funds to improve our schools, cities, libraries, fire and safety…
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