DES MOINES – Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced Friday the launch of the new Residential Utility Disruption Prevention Program. The program will provide eligible households with up to $2,000 towards electric, natural gas and water bills if they are at risk of disconnection due to an inability to pay due to a COVID-19 related loss of income. Payments through the program will be made directly to utility providers and applied to the applicant’s account. “We are…
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McFarland Clinic conducting Covid-19 clinical trials
Clinical trials researching treatments and preventative measures for Covid-19 are underway at McFarland Clinic. The Covid-19 clinical trials are being conducted by PMG Research of McFarland Clinic. PMG Research Inc is a global integrated network of clinical research facilities, conducting clinical trials since 1979. Their research facility is is staffed by an experienced team in a variety of specialties including…
Read MoreSupes plan to appoint new county recorder
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County supervisors intends to fill the upcoming county recorder vacancy through appointment as unanimously passed by resolution during their regular meeting on Oct. 5. Special election to fill the vacancy was ruled out due to taxpayer cost. Long-time recorder Marcia Tasler, retiring Oct. 31, had previously recommended the deputy recorder, Deb McDonald, for…
Read MoreBell tower birthday concert slated for Oct. 16
The dedication of the Mahanay Bell Tower took place 54 years ago in 1966, and it’s time to celebrate. A Tower Tunes Live Birthday Concert will be played Friday, Oct. 16, from 5 to 6 pm. Four local musicians will perform to provide a full hour of carillon music for the community to enjoy. Each musician will select his or…
Read MoreHome and business destroyed by fire in GJ
~by The Scranton Journal Numerous fire departments responded to a business and residential fire that occurred in Grand Junction Saturday night, Oct. 3. The emergency call came from a business and home owned by Doug Moranville on 18th St near Highway 30 about 8:53 pm. Both buildings were considered total losses and no one was hurt in the incident. One…
Read MoreAnnie’s Project to be offered in Greene County
Annie’s Project, a six-week course designed especially to help farm women develop their management and decision-making skills, is being offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County. Classes begin Monday, Nov. 2 and continue Nov. 9, Nov. 16, Nov. 23, Nov. 30 and Dec. 7. Classes begin at 9 am with a light meal provided starting at 8:45…
Read MoreHarvest continues well ahead of ‘normal’ year
Harvest made rapid progress again as Iowa farmers had 5.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Oct. 4, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities also included baling corn stalks, applying fertilizer and manure, and fall tillage. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 14 percent very short, 31 percent short, and 55 percent adequate. Ratings…
Read MoreKarbers, commodity groups, ShineOn kick-start 4-H fundraiser for Nat’l 4-H Week
The Greene Co. 4-H Foundation has launched a $10,000 fundraising effort to replace dollars raised at its annual food stand at the county fair, which was cancelled due to COVID-19. “What better way to celebrate the National 4-H Week, Oct. 4-10, than to announce we are nearly halfway to our $10,000 goal to replace the Clover Café fundraiser due to…
Read MoreSupervisors plan to fill recorder vacancy by appointment
At their Sept. 28 regular meeting, the Greene County board of supervisors discussed how to fill the position of county recorder when it becomes vacant with the Oct. 31 retirement of long-time recorder Marcia Tasler. Tasler’s term expires Dec. 31, 2022. The board could either appoint a person to fill the position until then or hold a special election now.…
Read MoreCandidate forum slated Oct. 6
The Rotary Club of Jefferson will host a public forum Tuesday, Oct. 6, at the Greene County elementary cafeteria for county supervisor candidates in the Nov. 3 general election. Supervisor candidates Mick Burkett, Linn Cipperley-Price, John Muir, Chris Henning, Peter Bardole and Ginny Showman all plan to attend. Rick Morain will serve as moderator. The forum will begin at 7…
Read MoreSheriff impatient over Jeff union negotiations; mayor says there’s progress
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline County Sheriff Jack Williams spoke to the Greene County board of supervisors at their regular meeting Sept 28 about his concern over providing temporary law enforcement coverage for the city of Jefferson while Jefferson does not yet have a new union agreement in place with police officers. In separate telephone interviews with GCNO, sheriff Williams…
Read MoreExtension and Thomas Jefferson Gardens to jointly host horticulture program
A collaboration of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Greene County and the Thomas Jefferson Gardens of Greene County will offer periodic horticultural education sessions on a variety of timely topics related to gardening and the growing of plants and trees. The first topic is in response to damage caused by the derecho winds to trees in this area. Jefferson…
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