~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors approved several transfers of funds during their regular meeting on April 5. These transfers from the Rural fund and Local Option Sales and Services Tax (LOSST) had been approved previously in the FY2021 budget and now are in effect through the passing of Resolution 2021-13. The supervisors transferred money…
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Growing season starts with dry soil conditions
Warm and dry days allowed Iowa farmers 4.3 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending April 4, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork activities included applying anhydrous and fertilizer, spreading manure and planting oats. Topsoil moisture levels across Iowa rated 8 percent very short, 25 percent short, 64 percent adequate and 3 percent surplus. West central…
Read MoreSupervisors keep Zoom, let mask mandate expire
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline Public support for public electronic access to the Greene County board of supervisors’ weekly meetings is strong as voiced by speakers at the board meeting on March 29. Four people spoke in favor of continuing Zoom access and possibly expanding it to improve quality, adding video, and adding recording so the meeting can be accessed…
Read MoreGreene County Schools receive annual audit report
Iowa State auditor Rob Sand on March 26 released the annual audit report for the Greene County Community School District for the year ending June 30, 2020 (FY2020). The audit was prepared by Nolte, Cornman & Johnson P.C. Financial highlights: The district’s total revenues tallied $29,340,172 for the year ended June 30, 2020, a 40.19 percent increase from the prior…
Read MoreMedical center recognizes employees for excellence, years of service
Susan Frahm, a 40-year employee in Greene County Medical Center’s nutritional services department and now head cook, was presented the Employee Exemplifying Excellence award at the medical center’s employee recognition event March 25. The recognition celebration honored 12 Employee Exemplifying Excellence nominees and 29 employees with milestone work anniversaries. The medical center offers all employees the opportunity to nominate co-workers…
Read MoreExtension to offer ‘Money Smart’ program virtually
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host “Money Smart: Prioritizing Bills, Managing Debt and Improving Credit” virtually on Wednesdays, April 7, 14 and 21 from 12 to 1 pm. Participation in any of the three sessions is free and open to the public. ISU Extension and Outreach’s “Money Smart” workshop series can help individuals grow their financial knowledge with…
Read MoreDr Laurie Connolly named CMO at medical center
Greene County Medical Center has named Greene County Family Medicine Clinic provider Dr Laurie Connolly, a 19-year resident of Greene County, as the organization’s new chief medical officer (CMO). Connolly will continue seeing patients in the Greene County Family Medicine Clinic two days a week with the balance of her time serving as part-time CMO for Greene County Medical Center.…
Read MoreJeff council deals with real estate and bonds, but delays hearings on FY22 budget
The Jefferson city council agreed to sell two city-owned properties and amended the lease on another at its regular meeting March 23. Meghan Von Behren of Nevada introduced herself during the required public hearing regarding the sale of the property at 205 N. Wilson Ave, north of Angie’s Tea Garden. Von Behren is co-owner of The Funky Zebras boutiques in…
Read MoreSupervisors approve budget with salary increases
Also hear comments on mask mandate, remote access to meetings ~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline During the regular board meeting on March 22, the Greene County board of supervisors presided over a public hearing for the county’s proposed FY22 budget. This also included a salary schedule for elected officials recommended by the Greene County compensation board in December 2020. During…
Read MoreNAMI offers free class for loved ones of military serve members and veterans
Family, friends, and significant others of military service members and veterans can participate in a free six-week session offered by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). The series will help family and close friends understand what a service member or veteran may be experiencing related to trauma, combat stress, transitioning to civilian life, PTSD and other mental health conditions,…
Read MoreIowa Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway earns national designation
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg on Feb. 16 announced that the Iowa Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway was chosen as one of 34 newly designated National Scenic Byways, joining 150 already designated in the national program. Prairie Rivers of Iowa submitted an 830-page application to the Federal Highway Administration. Moving forward, the byway will be known as the Lincoln…
Read More‘Food Brings Everyone to the Table’ theme of National Ag Day, March 23
The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) hosts National Agriculture Day on March 23. This marks the 48th anniversary of National Ag Day, which is celebrated in classrooms and communities across the country. The theme for National Ag Day 2021 is “Food Brings Everyone to the Table.” Tuesday the ACA will host a virtual Ag Day event. Additionally, the ACA is…
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