Voters in Greene County Community Schools elected three new members to the five-member board of education. Catherine Wilson, the only incumbent on the ballot, was not re-elected for a second term. Bonnie Silbaugh received 1,485 votes (27.24 percent). Also joining the board will be Michelle Fields, with 1,047 votes (19.2 percent) and Cindi Daubendiek with 870 votes (15.96 percent). Wilson…
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Supes to set up committee to explore new jail options
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline At their Nov. 1 meeting, the Greene County board of supervisors discussed setting up a committee to move forward on plans for building a new county jail. “The (current) jail is not sufficient for our needs, according to the state,” said board chair John Muir. “By Thanksgiving, we need a committee.” County attorney Thomas Laehn…
Read MoreScranton zoning board nixes change to allow residential detox facility
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Scranton zoning board of adjustment turned down a request for a change in zoning to allow a former residential property to be utilized as a detox facility. The zoning board consists of LeRoy Reineke, Dave Dideriksen, Ethel Subbert and Cindy Boyd. The board met Sept. 21 to hear a presentation by Megan Ball of Midwest…
Read MoreGrCo HS to honor veterans Nov. 11
~by Lucy Dudley Veterans Day will be celebrated this year at Greene County High School. On Thursday, Nov. 11, the student council welcomes all veterans to gather at 7:30 am in Ram Restaurant for coffee and pastries. Veterans should enter the north-main entrance where members of the student council will be at the doors as greeters. These students will assist…
Read MoreRain slows harvest across Iowa
Widespread precipitation slowed or halted harvest across much of Iowa and limited farmers to just 2.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Oct. 31, 2021, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities, when possible, included harvesting and fall tillage. Topsoil moisture levels statewide rated 2 percent very short, 12 percent short, 73 percent adequate and…
Read MoreEdward English, namesake of Churdan Legion post, to be honored Nov. 4
The Greene County Veterans Affairs office and American Legion Post #198 will dedicate a photo and biography honoring Edward English, namesake of the Churdan post. The event will take place Thursday, Nov. 4 at 10 am in the south lobby of the courthouse. English’s photo and biography will be a part of the Remembering Our Fallen Heroes display. The dedication…
Read MoreCovid-19 death toll at 17
The toll of Greene County residents who have died of Covid-19 is now at 17, reported Greene County public health director Becky Wolf on Nov. 1. Twenty cases have been diagnosed in the past seven days; the total number of cases in the county is now 1,377. The seven-day positivity rate for testing is 5.7 percent; the 14-day positivity rate…
Read MoreRotary Charity Auction returns in online, live formats
Live event will include gala dinner The annual Jefferson Rotary Charity Auction will be the best of both worlds, an in-person evening of dinner, fun and the auction on Saturday, Nov. 19 at the Greene Room of the Wild Rose Casino along with an online auction, all for worthwhile projects. “We are excited to return to the fun of an…
Read MoreVisitor restrictions eased at medical center
Visitor restrictions at Greene County Medical Center are being eased effective Nov. 1. Non-Covid patients will be allowed to have one designated visitor during their stay. A pediatric patient will be allowed to have two parent/guardians present. This will be a consistent person with no changes during the hospitalization. The visitor must stay in the room at all times. The…
Read MoreHome State Bank, Wild Rose partner for Mobile Hunger Fight
Goal is to package 30,000 meals in two hours Home State Bank is partnering with Wild Rose Casino for the second annual Mobile Hunger Fight event on Wednesday, Nov. 10 from 6 to 8 pm at the Greene Room at the Wild Rose. Supporting local non-profit organization Meals from the Heartland, Home State Bank and Wild Rose are setting the…
Read MoreJefferson city council candidates share views at public forum
Jefferson voters will elect three persons to four-year terms on the city council in the Nov. 2 election. Five candidates are on the ballot: incumbents Harry Ahrenholtz, Darren Jackson and Pat Zmolek; and challengers Heath Enns and Mark Wright. All five participated in a candidate forum hosted by the Jefferson Rotary Club Oct 19. Rotarian Rick Morain was moderator. About…
Read MoreCity/School election Tuesday, Nov. 2
Gaming referendum also on ballot Voters in Greene County will go to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 2, for the city and school board elections. The five polling places will be open from 7 am to 8 pm. Voters will also cast a ballot on the continuation of gambling in the county. While the measure was overwhelmingly approved in 2013,…
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