The Greene County School Foundation will host an event to welcome the many class reunions to the Bell Tower Festival this year. Foundation board member Karen Lawton is chairing the Reunion Rendezvous event. Classes planning a reunion are asked to contact Annie Ostendorf at 515-370-1397 or ostee@netins.net or Beth Vander Wilt at 515-386-2155 or info@jeffersonmatters.org to receive updates on activities.…
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Iowa receives welcome rain, crop planting two weeks ahead of normal
Persistent precipitation limited opportunities for farmers to plant corn or soybeans during the week ending May 23, 2021 according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were just 2.4 days suitable for fieldwork during the week. Where possible, field activities included planting and spraying. Topsoil moisture levels across Iowa rated 3 percent very short, 15 percent short, 71…
Read MorePublic health keeps working at vaccinating against Covid-19
Greene County public health staff has worked diligently in recent weeks but the numbers of Greene County residents vaccinated against Covid-19 have not changed accordingly. Public health director Becky Wolf reported May 24 that a total of 64 students – just 3 percent of those ages 12-18 – received their first dose of the Pfizer vaccine at clinics held at…
Read MoreP-C celebrating State Champion Danielle Hoyle; all are invited
All are invited to celebrate Paton-Churdan senior Danielle Hoyle’s state championship in the Class 1A discus throw at “Donuts with Danielle” Tuesday, May 25, at the school. A community pep rally will begin at 9 am, followed by a reception with the athlete.
Read MoreGrCo school board hears possible uses for federal Covid relief funds
The Greene County school district is finishing the 2020-21 school year leaving virtually all decision-making regarding Covid-19 to students’ parents. The board decided at its regular meeting in April not to require students to wear face masks except on school buses. School superintendent Tim Christensen told the board at its regular meeting May 19 that the school is continuing to…
Read MoreSolar farm may be coming to Greenbrier Township
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County supervisors heard details of a proposed renewable energy project involving a solar panel energy farm south of Grand Junction at their regular meeting May 17. Representatives of National Grid Renewables, formerly called Geronimo Energy, based in Minneapolis, MN, spoke at the meeting. William Risse, permitting specialist, and Sidney Beck, development associate, described…
Read MoreBell Tower Festival, ‘Mission Impossible 2.0’, slated for June 11-12
The 2021 Bell Tower Festival will be held Friday and Saturday, June 11-12 with the theme of “Mission Impossible 2.” Chairperson of the Festival is Dr Philip Heisterkamp. Heisterkamp and his committee have been working to create an enjoyable experience for all ages. Many of the traditional events will be offered such as the Tower of Fame ceremony on Friday…
Read MoreMedical center has $14M impact on local economy
Greene County Medical Center generated in excess of a $14 million impact from salaries and employee benefits for the Greene County area economy in 2020, according to the most recent economic impact study by the Iowa Hospital Association (IHA). The medical center has 267 non-contracted employees with over 97 different positions. Employees at the hospital purchase goods and services locally…
Read MoreMedical center trustees attain full certification
Greene County Medical Center was among eight health systems across Iowa to receive three star recognition for 100 percent board members participation in the Iowa Hospital Association’s board certification program. As the newest trustee joining the board in January 2020, Katherine Neese participated in the certification program for the first time. The IHA Hospital Board Certification program is a voluntary…
Read MoreWest central Iowa driest part of the state
Most of Iowa received some precipitation during the week ending May 16, 2021, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week. Much of Iowa continues to need additional precipitation. Normal temperatures would also aid crop development. Field activities included planting, spraying, and applying anhydrous and dry fertilizer. Cleaning of…
Read MorePublic health vaccinating students at school
Greene County public health is holding school-based Covid-19 vaccine clinics Wednesday and Friday this week. The Pfizer vaccine, which has been approved by the CDC for use in youngsters age 12-15, will be offered to students age 12 and older. Clinics are scheduled: Wednesday, May 19, from 10 am to 2 pm at Greene County high school and Greene County…
Read MoreHigh school graduations next weekend
Both school districts in Greene County will hold commencement exercises for the Class of 2021 next weekend. Paton-Churdan graduation exercises will be held Saturday, May 22, at 2 pm at the school. Greene County commencement will be held Sunday, May 23, at 2 pm at Linduska Field, or at the high school auditorium in case of inclement weather. Bleacher seating…
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