Iowans older than 50 who love to learn can now take advantage of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Iowa State University. All programming is now online with Zoom. OLLI at ISU is a lifelong learning program for anyone age 50 or older. There are no tests, just an opportunity to learn for the fun of learning alongside other…
Read MoreYear: 2021
The Capitol Roundup
March 19, 2021 ~by State Senator Jesse Green Greetings friends and neighbors! The snow is basically gone and spring is here. I hope everyone is enjoying the change in seasons. I had an interesting experience this past weekend. I attend the Hamilton County Fairgrounds fundraiser, which marks exactly one year since the state was shut down and also when our…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending March 19
In Greene County district court Kaleb Lee Lentz, 26, of Scranton was sentenced to two days in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of driving while license revoked. He was fined $1,000 with a $150 surcharge. He must also pay up to $600 restitution for his court appointed attorney’s fees. Court costs were $100. (Sentencing:…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending March 19
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment for a $500 fine with a $75 surcharge was entered against Elizabeth Roper of Churdan on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. Court costs were $60. A charge against Roper in district court of possession of marijuana was dismissed. Cases were initiated in magistrate court as follows: Danielle Lynn Schofield of Jefferson,…
Read MoreWolf updates Covid-19 vaccine numbers
Although Gov Kim Reynolds on Wednesday said all Iowans will be eligible to receive a Covid-19 vaccine beginning April 5, Greene County public health director Becky Wolf warns the availability may not include Greene County. “We ask for your patience and understanding if there is not enough vaccine during that first week,” Wolf said Friday. “Once again, demand is far…
Read MoreSupervisors to discuss letting mask mandate expire and ending public remote access to meetings
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors at its March 15 meeting again discussed dropping the county-wide mask mandate when it expires March 31. The supervisors seemed generally in favor of dropping the mandate if “there isn’t a surge of COVID-19 in the county.” Supervisor Pete Bardole spoke about masks still being advisable and can be…
Read MoreGastroenterologist returns to medical center specialty roster
Dr Thomas Martin, a board certified internal medicine and gastroenterologist with Iowa Digestive Disease Center (IDDC) in Clive, is returning to Greene County Medical Center effective April 6. Dr Martin will be on site the first Tuesday of each month to perform colonoscopies and endoscopies. He previously offered services in Jefferson from 2016-2020. “Having a specialist such as a gastroenterologist…
Read MoreMedical center eases some visitor restrictions
Due to a low Covid-19 positivity rate in Greene County, Greene County Medical Center revised visitor restrictions effective Monday, March 15. Please note, visitor restrictions may change at any time due to an increase in Covid-19 case counts. Full visitor restrictions will remain in place for Covid-19 positive patients. Designated visitors must be free of any signs of illness. Individuals…
Read MoreNot much new under the sun
~a column by Colleen O’Brien A chance encounter as I stand in my driveway watching clouds – cumulus, big and fluffy, moving almost imperceptibly behind the tree-scape – a woman I don’t know stops to look at what I’m looking at, and we start talking. After half an hour, we go into the house to get a glass of water…
Read MoreScranton library re-opens with precautions in place
The Marchant Memorial Library in Scranton is open regular hours starting the week. Patrons do not need to call ahead, but can drop in at any time. Covid precautions remain in place. All patrons are still asked to wear a face covering while at the library. No in-person programming will be offered until further notice. Employees will continue to…
Read MoreRaccoon River watershed conference this Saturday
The Raccoon River Watershed Association will hold its 12th annual Life in the Raccoon River Watershed Conference – to be held virtually Saturday, March 20, from 9:30 to 11:30 via ZOOM and Facebook Live. This year’s conference, titled “Something in the Water? The Environmental Quality of Iowa’s Waters”, will be a virtual look at environmental and agricultural diversity and aspects of water quality…
Read MoreFundraiser breakfast in Churdan Sunday
The ‘Breakfast of Champions’ originally planned for Super Bowl weekend but postponed due to hazardous cold weather has been rescheduled as a “Celebrate Spring” breakfast. The Churdan city council and the Churdan public library board and staff will host breakfast Sunday, March 21, from 9 am to noon as a take-out only event. Meal pick-up will be at the Churdan…
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