Low rent and high heat bills have been trade-offs The future of Tracy’s Tots Day Care in Churdan is uncertain after owner Tracy Wilson received notification from her landlords, the Paton-Churdan school, of a proposed increase in rent starting in August. The current two-year rental agreement expires Aug. 1. School superintendent Rob Olsen proposed a new agreement with an increase…
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Funding for enforcement of animal welfare laws questioned
Funding for enforcement of animal neglect laws – particularly who should bear the cost – was a topic of discussion at the county board of supervisors’ meeting May 11. Linn Price, director of Animal Welfare and Education (APE) Charity and a licensed veterinary technician, told the supervisors during the open forum that she had been contacted two weeks ago by…
Read MoreGreene County officials attend educational conference
Greene County supervisor Guy Richardson and county IT director Michelle Fields were among more than 150 county and city officials who attended a recent one-day educational conference in Johnston that was co-sponsored by the Iowa State Association of Counties (ISAC), the Iowa League of Cities, and the County Strategic Technology Advisory Resource (CoSTAR) in cooperation with the Iowa Communities Assurance…
Read MoreWet weather slows farmers’ progress
After the previous week’s near-record corn planting, wet weather hindered spring planting during the week ending May 10 according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide (and in west central Iowa) there were only 2.5 days suitable for fieldwork. Activities during the week included planting, fertilizer and herbicide application, and seedbed preparation.
Read MoreThird Market to Market Relay/Iowa gets cool start in Jefferson
The weather was only in the mid-40s but the 2,500 or so runners who descended on Jefferson Saturday morning for the start of the Market to Market Relay/Iowa called it a perfect day to run.
Read MoreCounty supervisors to appoint tree committee
Drew Sorenson is known throughout the county as an astronomer looking out into the universe, but he spoke Monday with the Greene County board of supervisors about something firmly planted in the ground – the trees that surround the courthouse. Sorenson is concerned about the two very large ash trees and the maple trees on the north side of the…
Read MoreMedical Center’s DAISY Award to Lori Harrah
Lori Harrah, RN, is the newest recipient of the DAISY Award at Greene County Medical Center. The award presentation was Wednesday morning and coincided with National Nurses’ Week. Becky Wolf, public health director and a member of the DAISY committee, was emcee. The nominations of all seven nominees were read.
Read MoreHenning leaves Chamber director position
Greene County Chamber president Omega Sang reports that April 30 was the last day on the job for Chamber executive director Chris Henning. Henning joined the Chamber as a contractor in May of 2013 to assist the board and the Bell Tower Festival committee pull together the 2013 festival. Later that summer she accepted the part-time position as executive director.
Read MoreMcFarland Clinic plans June 1 opening
JEFFERSON – The McFarland Clinic Jefferson office will be open for patients on Monday, June 1. The new office is located at 106 West Washington Street, Suite 2, adjacent to Hy-Vee. “My colleagues and I are proud to continue providing health care to you and your family here in Jefferson,” said Dr James Gerdes.
Read MoreWalters’ impact measured in decades of service
Alice Walters was feted Sunday afternoon at the sixth annual Greene County Community Impact Award presentation in the courthouse rotunda. About 80 persons attended the festive event, including relatives from Minneapolis and Ames, and Pastors Bill and Sheri Daylong of Mount Vernon, formerly of Jefferson. Emcee Jerry Roberts called the event “a celebration of Greene County volunteerism.”
Read MoreM&M Divide funds to outdoor classroom
The Greene County Soil & Water Conservation District Club recently accepted a check for $2,500 for its outdoor classroom where, for 30 years, Greene County youngsters have learned about wildlife, habitat, conservation, hunter safety and more.
Read MoreDry, warm weather allows progress in planting
Dry weather allowed Iowa farmers to make excellent progress in spring planting during the week ending May 3, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 5.6 days suitable for fieldwork; there were 5.4 days suitable in west central Iowa. Although the primary activity during the week was planting, other activities included fertilizer and herbicide application, as…
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