~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline Issues involving the proposed carbon dioxide pipeline through 12 miles of Greene County continued to be discussed at March 21 meeting of the Greene County board of supervisors. The county is responsible for contracting with carbon dioxide inspection services that will monitor the construction of the pipeline by Summit Carbon Solutions. Chuck Wenthold, environmental department,…
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Extension offering free suicide prevention progran
Part of Extension Week, April 18-22 Iowa’s rural communities and families are still coping with the uncertainty and stress produced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Financial worries continue to contribute to farmers’ anxiety. In response to this continuing impact, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County is offering the “Question. Persuade. Refer.” program Tuesday, April 19, from 10 to 11:30…
Read MoreAnimal shelter construction begins
After years of fundraising and setbacks, construction of the Greene County animal shelter began Monday. Components of the metal building were delivered late last week, and a crew from Jensen Builders is now erecting the 3,000-square foot building. According to Jefferson city administrator Mike Palmer, substantial completion is scheduled for Sept. 30. A public opening will be held later in…
Read MoreFiling period open for county offices
While the primary election is scheduled in June, the filing period for numerous offices began March 7 and runs until Friday, March 25, at 5 pm. Candidates seeking to place their names on the primary election ballot should collect a minimum of 29 signatures for the Democratic ballot and 45 for the Republican ballot. These offices will be on both…
Read MoreSupervisors okay FY23 budget, including raises for elected officials
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline At their March 14 meeting, the Greene County board of supervisors held a short public hearing on the county’s proposed FY23 budget. There were no written or oral objections to the budget. After closing the hearing, the board first voted on a resolution to adopt a salary schedule for elected officials. The Greene County compensation…
Read MoreLocal Covid transmission rated at moderate
The level of community transmission of Covid-19 in Greene County is at moderate after being rated as high for several months. The rating is based on the number of hospital admissions related to Covid-19, the number of hospital beds needed by Covid-19 patients, and the number of new cases. Greene County public health director Becky Wolf reported March 14 there…
Read MoreMedical center lifts visitor restrictions
Greene County Medical Center on March 14 lifted visitor restrictions that have been in place for months due to Covid-19. Patients may now have visitors. All visitors will be screened when they enter the facility and must wear a mask at all times. Persons who are ill are asked not to visit patients. The medical center auxiliary’s Gift Garden is…
Read MoreLegislative forum cancelled
The legislative forum planned for Saturday, March 19, at the Thomas Jefferson Grdens has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.
Read MoreGrCo school board okays $1,000 bonuses for non-teaching staff
Also ratifies contract with 3.68 percent increase in teacher salaries Greene County Schools is among an increasing number of districts using their own ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) funds to give non-teaching staff cash bonuses. Gov Kim Reynolds in January announced teachers would receive a $1,000 bonus from federal Covid-19 relief funds. The plan excludes other school employees.…
Read MoreClue: The Musical takes the stage March 11-13
The Community Players of Greene County upcoming production of Clue: The Musical will introduce audiences to a seasoned actor from Ames and also return familiar faces and talents to the local stage. David Michael of Ames is making his debut performance with the Community Players by taking the role of Mr Boddy in Clue: The Musical. Michael, a microbiologist at…
Read MoreSupes okay moratorium on solar farms
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors held a public hearing on a proposed ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on utility-scale solar energy projects at its regular meeting March 7. The hour-long hearing included in-person and online comments from the public. Among those speaking were Mary Ellen and Howard Holz, Bill Radebaugh, Margaret Hamilton, Dalieth Johnston,…
Read MoreCommunity Foundation’s ‘I’m with Alice!’ campaign nearly doubles its goal of $30,000
The Greene County Community Foundation announced that its “I’m with Alice!” fundraising campaign during February was a major success, with $56,105 in pledges to help build the organization’s endowment. That nearly doubled the campaign’s goal of $30,000. Additional contributions are expected to arrive in the next few weeks, too. The campaign’s name honors the generosity of the late Alice Walters…
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