Chaplains, vaccine exemptions, school properties ~by Sen Jesse Green R, 24th Senate District January 26, 2024 The past couple weeks have been filled with subcommittee action, which is the first step in the legislative process every bill must go through. I will highlight a few interesting ones that may have flown under the radar for this week’s newsletter. SSB 3092…
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Iowans support reproductive freedom
~by Iowa House Democratic Leader Jennifer Konfrst January 26, 2024 As we wrapped up another week of the Iowa Legislature, Iowans have seen coverage of several new bills introduced related to reproductive freedom. While the Governor’s abortion ban is currently on hold as it is reviewed by the Iowa Supreme Court, some GOP lawmakers are still working on other bills…
Read MoreGrant funds for RRVT improvements possible
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors received good news at the meeting on Jan. 25 from conservation director Tanner Scheuermann and engineer Wade Weiss about federal grant money available to update the Raccoon River Valley Trail from Winkleman Switch south to the Greene-Guthrie County line and possibly beyond. Weiss said a collaboration with Guthrie County…
Read MoreElks grant funds school meals for needy students
The Jefferson Elks Lodge recently presented a check for $2,000 to the Green County Community Schools to pay for needy students’ meals for grades Pre- K thru 12. Pictured (from left) are Elks exalted ruler Bill Allen, middle school principal Cara Osborne, Elks grant writer Joyce Fister, Elks secretary Steve Smith, school nutritionist Heather Hadley, and Elks esquire Les Fister.…
Read MoreGrCo FFA members compete at sub-district level
Greene County FFA members were among those who competed in Leadership and Career Development Events (LDE, CDE) at a sub-district event at CAM High School in Anita Jan. 17. LDEs and CDEs help students develop the abilities to think critically, communicate clearly and perform effectively in a competitive job market, an FFA press release stated. Greene County FFA had competitors…
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