Billie Jo Hoskins, deputy for elections in the Greene County auditor’s office, has announced the following candidates for the Nov. 3 general election: COUNTY OFFICIES ALL SUPERVISORS ARE ELECTED AT LARGE; All terms on the ballot are 4-year terms For County Board of Supervisors District #1, vote for no more than one Mick Burkett – Republican Linn Cipperley-Price – Democrat…
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First day for middle schoolers delayed to Sept. 10
The first day of school for students at Greene County Middle School will be Thursday, Sept. 10. That’s two days later than previously announced. School superintendent Tim Christensen explained the occupancy permit needed after the renovation project will be issued later than expected. Staff wants to give students an opportunity to walk through the building before school starts, and they…
Read MoreGovernor closes bars in college towns
Citing high numbers of Covid-19 cases among persons ages 19-23, and the risk they pose to the workforce, Gov Kim Reynolds on Thursday issued a new public health disaster emergency proclamation closing bars in the counties in which Regents universities and the state’s largest community colleges are located. All bars, taverns, breweries, distilleries, and night clubs in Black Hawk, Dallas,…
Read MoreStress management program available virtually to ag community
First session is Friday, Aug. 28 Farming can be stressful in the best of times. Financial worries, unpredictable weather, unpredictable commodity prices, plant pests, livestock diseases and isolation all contribute to farmers’ anxiety. And now Iowa’s rural communities and families are coping with the unpredictability and imposed isolation produced by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the destruction from the…
Read MoreJPD staffing issue discussed at county supes meeting
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline Jefferson mayor Matt Gordon spoke to the Greene County board of supervisors about the city’s law enforcement staffing concerns at the regular meeting on August 24. “Problems in staffing (the city police department) have been a concern for the past four years,” Gordon said. Gordon said the Jefferson police department needs eight positions to be…
Read MoreGrow Greene, Extension partner on fundraising workshop for nonprofits
Grow Greene and ISU Greene County Extension & Outreach are hosting a fundraising workshop for nonprofit staff and volunteers Thursday, Sept. 24, from 3 to 8 pm. at Midland Power Cooperative, 1005 E. Lincoln Way in Jefferson. The workshop focuses on using practices based on sound principles in order to increase and sustain fundraising efforts. Instruction in this workshop will…
Read MoreVirtual Ag Coffee will discuss impacts of drought, derecho
All of west central Iowa is currently under a moderate to extreme drought. The drought conditions are causing major concerns for both crop and livestock producers. To compound this situation the Derecho weather event has caused significant damage to crops and infrastructure across the area. To help address those concerns, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host a virtual…
Read MoreCorn, bean condition falling and lack of rain continues, west central driest region in state
Mostly dry weather allowed Iowa farmers 6.6 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Aug. 23, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Dry conditions are now a concern for most of the state. Field activities included harvesting hay and chopping corn silage. Topsoil moisture across Iowa condition rated 31 percent very short, 45 percent short, and 24…
Read MoreReynolds allocates $100M in CARES Act funding to support Iowa agriculture
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Tuesday that she has allocated approximately $100 million of federal CARES Act relief funds for a range of agricultural programs to offset the impact of COVID-19 on farmers, producers and agricultural industries. “Iowa is at the foundation of our global food supply chain and the epicenter of the renewable fuels industry,” said Gov.…
Read MoreSchool board wants more info before deciding fate of 1952 gym
Construction, technology purchases also on agenda The future of the gymnasium at the former Greene County middle school will be determined in the next couple of months, but it appears the building’s days are numbered. Greene County school superintendent Tim Christensen reported to the board at its Aug. 19 meeting that Jeramie Hinote is no longer interested in acquiring the…
Read MoreGrCo school board discusses face masks
Majority of board ignores advice of retired physician The debate that has been taking place for months about wearing masks to reduce the spread of Covid-19 had its time at the regular meeting of the Greene County Schools board of education Aug. 19. The discussion was part of an agenda item, “reopening protocol update.” The reopening protocol approved by the…
Read MoreReynolds continues public health emergency
Gov Kim Reynolds on Friday extended the state public health emergency declaration for another 30 days. Bars and restaurants must continue to ensure six feet of physical distance between each group or individual dining or drinking; to ensure all patrons have a seat at a table or bar; and to limit congregating together closer than six feet. Gyms, casinos, salons,…
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