Above normal rainfall, snow in Northwest Iowa and cooler temperatures only allowed Iowa farmers 4.6 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Nov. 15, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork activities again included harvesting corn and soybeans, baling corn stalks, applying fertilizer and manure, and tillage. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 13 percent very short,…
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Gov Reynolds imposes statewide mask mandate
Four days after the Greene County supervisors approved a mask mandate for Greene County, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds did the same for the entire state. In a statement timed to open most local television news programs, Reynolds outlined new mitigation efforts that go into effect tomorrow, Tuesday, at 12:01 am. She described the efforts as being “targeted toward activities and…
Read MoreAdopt-a-Family seeks donations for holiday food program
The Adopt-a-Family board is again relying on the generosity of community members and businesses to brighten the holidays for Greene County families in need. The Adopt-a-Family board will provide a holiday food program to Greene County families this holiday season, In 2019, more than 155 families received food baskets. This year has been and continues to challenge families. Adopt-a-Family remains…
Read More‘Toys for Greene County Kids’ lets area residents help Santa
Area residents who would like to help assure Santa delivers toys to children this Christmas are invited to donate to the Toys for Greene County Kids project. Last year more than 300 Greene County children received toys through the program. Toys are needed for children age newborn to 14. “Many of these kids will not receive toys at Christmas if…
Read MoreCounty supervisors approve a resolution for face coverings, effective immediately
No penalty for non-compliance, though ~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline An historic special session of the Greene County board of supervisors was electronically attended by more than 30 people through Zoom on November 12. The meeting was to consider a face mask/face shield mandate for Greene County. After nearly an hour of discussion, the board unanimously approved a resolution calling…
Read MoreCovid positivity rate at 23.3 percent; GrCo Schools ask to close for two weeks
UPDATE: The Iowa Department of Education approved Greene County Schools’ request for a waiver from in-person attendance Nov. 16-24. Students should leave their building Friday afternoon prepared for remote learning until after Thanksgiving. The 14-day positivity rate for Covid-19 testing continues to skyrocket in Greene County, hitting 23.3 percent as of Wednesday morning. That rate has increased from 12.5 percent…
Read MoreSupervisors, community members discuss mask mandate
Supervisors slate special meeting for Thursday to continue discussion, possibly take action ~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The rapidly rising rate of Covid-19 infection in Greene County prompted an hour- long community discussion at the board of supervisor’s meeting Monday. Eighteen people signed in electronically over Zoom to the meeting and more interested parties attended the meeting in person to…
Read MoreGov imposes limited mask mandate
Barefaced indoor gatherings of more than 25 persons or outdoor gatherings of 100 or more prohibited Iowa Gov Kim Reynolds took a step closer to a mask mandate when she signed a proclamation continuing the public health emergency proclamation another 30 days. The proclamation imposes additional public health measures intended to reduce the spread of Covid-19. The requirement that those…
Read MoreJeff library closes due to pandemic
Library services are a phone call away The board of trustees of the Jefferson Public Library at their Nov. 9 regular meeting decided to close the library due to the rise in the positivity rate of the coronavirus in Greene County, effective immediately. Although the library buildings will be closed to foot traffic until the numbers go back down, the…
Read MoreAnnual leaf-raking project done last week
One of the goals of the Greene County school district is to provide real-world learning opportunities for students, and that’s what took place last Wednesday, Nov. 4. Students and staff worked together, helped others, and demonstrated a work ethic, naming a few life skills used during the annual leaf-raking community service project. The project also provides students and staff a…
Read More‘Hometown Holiday Shopping’ open houses this weekend in Jefferson
Jefferson merchants are kicking off the holiday season with open houses this weekend. “Hometown Holiday Shopping” is the theme for the 13-plus businesses with this being the first of several promotions planned. Participating merchants will have treats, drawings and special offers this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The merchants are finalizing plans for Shop Small Saturday, to be held nationwide on…
Read MoreHarvest winding down in Iowa
Warmer than normal temperatures and no precipitation allowed Iowa farmers 6.6 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Nov. 8, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork activities again included harvesting corn and soybeans, baling corn stalks, applying fertilizer and manure, and tillage. Topsoil moisture condition statewide rated 16 percent very short, 36 percent short, and 48 percent adequate. Topsoil…
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