The Thomas Jefferson Gardens board will again host “Meet Your Legislator” with the first one of this legislative session slated for Saturday, Feb. 13, at 10 am. The Thomas Jefferson Gardens board continues to provide this community service as Jefferson recognized the importance of an informed electorate. State Senator Jesse Green and Representative Phil Thompson, who represent Greene County in…
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Another successful Lots of Socks & More drive
RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) thanked everyone who donated to their 12th annual Make a Difference Day Lots of Socks & More drive. Donation boxes were located around the county during the month of October to collect socks and underwear for needy children in Greene County. Thanks to the generosity of Greene County residents, 1,761 pairs…
Read MoreAg Secretary Mike Naig talks with local farmers, ICA
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Iowa State Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig visited in Greene and Carroll Counties on Wednesday, Jan. 20. He first toured Arcadia Meats along with a stop in Carroll. Lunch at Doc’s Stadium in Jefferson was accompanied by a round table discussion covering a wide variety of topics including cover crops, seed production, marketing, crop insurance,…
Read MoreRam boys win three on the hardwood
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County boys’ basketball team tallied three victories last week, topping Woodward-Granger 66-59 in Woodward Monday, Jan. 18. They defeated South Hamilton 50-47 Tuesday in Jefferson on a last second three-pointer by Bryce Stalder and defeated Perry 71-38 on Thursday in Perry. The Rams finished the week 2-4 in Heart of Iowa Conference standings…
Read MoreLetter to the editor: M. Weaver opposes state funds for non-public schools
Dear Tori, I am writing to inform your readers about Senate Study Bill 1065 that allows “scholarships” for individual student choice of schools. These funds can be used for homeschooling with the funds going directly to the parents, charter schools, or private schools, all which allows tax payer dollars to leave Greene County Schools. Per pupil cost for Greene County…
Read MoreErnst statement on impeachment trial
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) released the following statement after the House of Representatives delivered an article of impeachment against former President Donald Trump to the Senate: “Violence, no matter your party affiliation, is wrong. Destroying homes and businesses is lawlessness. A mob attack on the U.S. Capitol is inexcusable. The political rhetoric that has reverberated throughout this country for too long…
Read MoreWait list available for Tier 1B Covid vaccines
Three consecutive days with no new cases diagnosed Greene County public health has re-opened a waiting list for persons in Tier 1B for receiving the Covid-19 vaccine. All persons age 65 and older are eligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccine during Phase 1B. As of Jan. 26, persons who are eligible in Tier 1B can complete an online waiting list…
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January 25, 2021 Rippey United Methodist Church, Pastor Catherine Stokes There will be in-person worship Sunday, Jan. 31, at Rippey with a lay speaker leading worship. The numbers for all three counties in our parish are below the conference guidelines for online-only worship. There will also be an online service available on Sunday at 10 am on Facebook. If you…
Read MorePolice blotter – January 2021
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Sunday, Jan. 31: *****An officer has requested an arrest warrant after completing a theft investigation at a residence in the 1600 block of Westwood Dr which was initiated 1/28. The requested warrant is for Edward Lee Goff, 19, of Jefferson for theft- third degree (aggravated misdemeanor)*. Saturday, Jan.…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – January 2021
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Sunday, Jan. 31: At 3:15 pm a deputy investigated a complaint of trespass in the 1400 block of County Road P-14 (J Ave) in Jackson Township. Saturday, Jan. 30: At 1:30 am a deputy investigated a domestic assault in Paton. At 10:33 am a deputy removed a deer…
Read MoreCovid-19 positivity test rate falling
The 14-day positivity rate for Covid-19 testing in Greene County is at 8.9 percent as of Monday morning, Jan. 25. The total number of Covid-19 cases in the county is 731. There have been no new cases in the last 24 hours, two in the last three days, 14 in the last seven days, and 38 new cases in the…
Read MoreCovid relief funds a bonus for GrCo Schools
Greene County Schools will spend part of its share of the $82 billion approved by Congress last month for coronavirus relief to finish work on a new HVAC system at the middle school. Superintendent Tim Christensen told the board at its regular meeting Jan. 20 that the district expects to receive in excess of $796,000. He said the preliminary plans…
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