Visitor restrictions eased at medical center

Visitor restrictions at Greene County Medical Center are being eased effective Nov. 1. Non-Covid patients will be allowed to have one designated visitor during their stay. A pediatric patient will be allowed to have two parent/guardians present. This will be a consistent person with no changes during the hospitalization. The visitor must stay in the room at all times. The…

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FFA holding fall fundraising sale

The Greene County FFA chapter will hold its annual fall fundraiser Nov. 1-9. FFA members will take orders for fruit, meat and cheese, candy, Butter Braids, and popcorn. Delivery will be the second week of December. Proceeds from the fundraiser make it possible for FFA members to attend the national and state FFA conventions, conferences, and contests; to do learning…

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Fall is a great time to plant a shade tree

It’s not too late to plant some varieties of shade trees before winter sets in. Fall is an ideal time to plant new trees with mild temperatures and adequate ground moisture. “Properly planted trees will have a better opportunity for a long healthy life,” said Iowa DNR district forester Mark Vitosh. Improperly planted trees more easily succumb to wind and…

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