COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is prominent in highly populated states and cities right now. Rural facilities, like Greene County Medical Center, have been preparing for a potential outbreak of COVID-19 for several weeks. The medical center and Greene County Public Health continue to work with Greene County Emergency Management, Greene County Ambulance and other health experts in the county in preparation for…
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Candidates for county offices told
There will be no contests for county elected positions in the June 2 primary, but the three Republican incumbent supervisors up for re-election will all face Democratic challengers Nov. 3. The deadline for turning in nominating petitions was Wednesday at 5 pm.
Read MoreMed center adds visitor restrictions
Greene County Medical Center first put visitor restriction in place for the long term care unit March 6, and placed restrictions on visitors throughout the building March 13. Effective Tuesday, March 24, further restrictions are in place. Visitors are not allowed unless he or she is a designated caregiver AND the patient falls into one of four of the following…
Read MoreJeff council moves forward with trails project
Congratulates longtime city clerk Diane Kennedy on her retirement The Jefferson city council conducted “business as usual”, sort of, at its regular meeting March 24. The meeting was held via mayor Matt Gordon’s Zoom account. He, council member Harry Ahrenholtz, and city staff Mike Palmer, Diane Kennedy, Roxanne Gorsuch and Nick Sorensen were present in the council chambers. Council members…
Read MoreSupervisors handle business in person, public present via Zoom
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline In response to the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, the Greene County board of supervisors held its regular meeting Mar 23 in the closed courthouse with only the supervisors, auditor Jane Heun, and a few others present. The public and media had audio access to the meeting through telephone or computer connection available through zoom.us. This first…
Read MoreGovernor suggests self-isolation for all who have traveled outside of Iowa
Saturday, March 21 DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 23 additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 68 positive cases. To date, there have been 1,049 negative tests conducted at the State Hygienic Lab.
Read MorePlans told for electronic access to public meetings next week
Gov Kim Reynolds on Friday issued an additional public health emergency declaration that relaxes several restrictions and regulations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Included in the March 20 additions to the March 17 health emergency declaration is allowing public meetings or hearings to be held by electronic means “to improve the functions of government while maintaining social distancing practices. The…
Read MoreBan on public gatherings will be enforced, county officials say
Gov Reynolds’ declaration of a public health disaster Tuesday significantly changed daily life for most Iowans. Iowans are accustomed to school closures, cancellations of events, and even occasional closures of businesses and public offices due to blizzards, but a closure of the magnitude imposed by the governor is new. In declaring a public health disaster, Reynolds went beyond encouraging Iowans…
Read MoreStorms, rainfall, winds and cold wind chills expected
Updated Thursday, 2 pm The National Weather Service is predicting a mix of unpleasant weather Wednesday night into Friday morning, with Greene County in an area of slight risk for severe weather Thursday. Damaging winds, large hail and an isolated tornado are possible.
Read MoreGCEA, school board far apart in contract talks
Frustration with Iowa teachers unions’ inability to negotiate a benefits package was apparent when Heath Telleen, chief negotiator for the Greene County Education Association, presented his group’s initial offer in contract negotiations during the school board’s work session March 11.
Read MoreJPD loses another officer to Greene County sheriff’s office
Last month Jefferson residents and the Jefferson city council had a spirited discussion about the wages paid to Jefferson police officers. According to mayor Matt Gordon, the Jefferson PD has seen a 180 percent turnover rate, with the Greene County sheriff’s office as being one reason for the turnover. Officer Ashley Wilson has become the newest law officer to leave…
Read MorePublic offices closing to the public
The Greene County courthouse will be closed to the public effective Thursday at 8 am. County elected officials and office staff will be available by phone or email. Counter service for drivers license and vehicle registration renewals will not be available. Watch for information about the regular board of supervisors meeting March 24. Jefferson city hall is closed to the…
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