~by State Senator Jesse Green March 12, 2021 This week was the ninth week of the legislative session, and much of our time was focused on floor debate in the Senate chamber. Some exciting news was released this week. Iowa ranked number one in the country for opportunity according to US News & World Report. This rating specifically measures affordability,…
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Iowa has more at stake than new road signs
~by Randy Evans, Iowa Capital DispatchMarch 11, 2021 – Reposted with permission Tucked away among hundreds of bills being considered this year by the Iowa Legislature is one people might have quickly embraced in a different era. But times have changed. It has been 38 years since Robert Ray left the governor’s office. State government today is far messier than…
Read MoreJeff library re-opening March 31
The Jefferson public library will re-open to the public Wednesday, March 31. Staff will continue to provide curbside service for patrons who prefer not to enter the library. More information will follow.
Read MoreCovid-19 numbers on the rise
Covid-19 numbers in Greene County continue to increase. Greene County public health director Becky Wolf reports that as of March 11, the 14-day positivity rate for testing is 4.6 percent, up from 3.9 percent a day earlier. There has been a total of 807 cases in the county; 96 are considered active. There have been 10 deaths due to Covid-19.…
Read MoreClarification on ATV legislation
Greene County recorder Deb McDonald clarified for GreeneCountyNewsOnline that information she provided to the county supervisors at their March 8 meeting regarding House Study Bill 245 was informational only. The bill was passed out of subcommittee and is moving forward in the Iowa House, but has not been passed. If approved, the bill would allow registered all-terrain vehicles and off-road…
Read MoreWolf updated Covid numbers, shares CDC info about precautions after vaccination and travel guidance
Covid-19 numbers in Greene County are again up slightly. Greene County public health director Becky Wolf reports that as of March 10, the 14-day positivity rate for testing is 3.9 percent. There has been a total of 803 cases in the county; 102 are considered active. There have been 10 deaths due to Covid-19. The process of vaccinating residents against…
Read MoreWaunita Collogan, 1930 – 2021
Services were held March 11 at the United Methodist Church in Grand Junction for Waunita Collogan, 90, of Jefferson, formerly of Grand Junction. Words of comfort were offered by Pastor Steve Ransom. Casket bearers were Waunita’s grandchildren. Interment was at the Junction Township Cemetery at Grand Junction. Waunita Dillivan was born September 12, 1930, in Jefferson, the daughter of Lloyd…
Read MoreTalking to strangers
~a column by Colleen O’Brien As told to me – a story of a traveler’s encounter: “After waiting for three hours on the tarmac, we are told that all planes are grounded, no flights leaving till the next morning. It’s late at night, thousands of travelers armed with airline company vouchers for transportation, room and food are grabbing cabs and…
Read MoreMask mandate, tax levies, building purchase and more discussed at supervisors’ meeting
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The county supervisors at their March 8 meeting discussed allowing the county face mask mandate to expire March 31. The mandate was first put in place March 31. “We’re not quite out of the woods, yet,” said board chair John Muir. “There might be a surge after spring break. We want to concur with public…
Read More‘Technology in Agriculture’ topic of March 19 Ag Coffee
Greene County Extension & Outreach is hosting a series of Ag Coffee events bringing farmers and other agriculture professionals together for an informal discussion on current ag topics. The next Ag Coffee is slated for Friday, March 19, from 9:30 to 11 am at the Greene County Extension office meeting room. The March topic will be “Technology in Agriculture” with…
Read MoreCourt document tells of robbery investigation
The story of how the Greene County sheriff and deputies caught the thief who is charged with robbing Peoples Bank in Scranton resembles daytime television drama more than crime drama. The mother of one of the suspect’s former girlfriends was the one who first provided a name to go with the man shown in surveillance video. Photos of the suspect,…
Read MoreDonations welcome for GrCo after-prom party
The Greene County High School prom is slated for Saturday, April 10. As in past years, parents of juniors are planning an after-prom party to provide a safe place for students when the dancing is finished. Community members, organizations and businesses that would like to make a donation to help pay for the after-prom party can write checks payable to…
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