~a column by Colleen O’Brien Inherent: a natural part of something that cannot be separated from it. –Meriam Webster Dictionary The Republican presumptive presidential nominee said recently that the U.S. is not an inherently racist or evil country or that any race or ethnicity is inherently racist or evil. That’s true. But he is a little confused because no one…
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Recycling program at Churdan library July 16
A representative of the Boone County Landfill will present a program at the Churdan public library Tuesday, July 16, at 6:30 pm. Best recycling practices to provide a safe environment for future generations will be shared. “Come early to enjoy ice cream sundae at 6 pm,” a library spokesperson said.
Read MoreCrime is down, and health insurance premiums may go down, too
The Greene County supervisors got plenty of good news at their July 8 meeting, starting with county attorney Thomas Laehn’s weekly check-in. He reported having only 58 pending cases in district court, whereas at this time last year there were 90 pending cases. “Crime rates have been really low, knock on wood… We’ve had a 50 percent drop,” he said.…
Read MoreHand therapy now at 21st Century Rehab at Greene County Medical Center
Tyler Ommen, occupational therapist at 21st Century Rehab in Greene County Medical Center, has been named a certified hand therapist (CHT). “This certification is at the top of the field for hand therapy,” Ommen explained. “It is the pinnacle of achievements in this area and something I have been aiming for over the past seven years, really since grad school.…
Read MoreCommission sets public meetings for carbon pipeline extensions
~by Jared Strong, Iowa Capital Dispatch State utility regulators have approved a public meeting schedule starting in late August, in which Summit Carbon Solutions will present its significant proposed expansion for its carbon dioxide pipeline system. The company’s initial network of pipe in the state — which runs a total of about 690 miles — was recently approved by the Iowa Utilities…
Read MoreRainfall nearly double average for Iowa in early July
The south central and northeast portions of the state received heavy rains in comparison to the northwest portion of the state. These conditions allowed Iowa farmers only 3.5 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 7, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Concerns were expressed about getting hay put up and spraying for weeds due…
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