I was raised saying grace before every family meal, and just about every meal was a family meal. “Bless us Oh Lord and these thy gifts,” my father would intone, “which we are about to receive from Thy bounty through Christ Our Lord Amen.” He said it in one breath with exactly the same lack of inflection every time. Maybe…
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Huseboe Sills returns to McFarland Clinic Jefferson office
Jen Huseboe Sills, ARNP, has returned to the McFarland Clinic Jeffersonoffice in the family medicine department. She is familiar to many area residents, as she worked in the Jefferson office from 2002 to 2007. Sills received her bachelor of science in nursing and master of science in nursing from the University of Iowa, where she specialized in gerontology. She…
Read MoreDOT improving signage at Greenewood Road after fatal accident
There will be better signage on S. Elm (Highway 4) near the south edge of Jefferson after a fatal accident at the intersection with Greenewood Road. Jefferson chief of police Dave Morlan told the Jefferson city council Tuesday night that the Iowa Department of Transportation has agreed to place a solar-powered amber flasher on the sign marking the blind intersection…
Read More“Come away with me, dear wife, in my merry Oldsmobile”
Gary Winebrenner, 79, had something he wanted to do while his health still allowed. He wanted to take his wife Esther Knapp for a ride in a very special car. He accomplished that in late September, just about six months after a doctor told him to get his affairs in order. Winebrenner is now on borrowed time, as the saying goes,…
Read MoreLamp post plaques a finishing touch to Streetscape
Work is moving ahead to place historical plaques on the lamp posts on the courthouse square. The posts were placed as part of the Streetscape project, which was completed a year ago.
Read MoreAuxiliary Holiday of Lights at medical center now through Dec. 3
The Greene County Medical Center auxiliary has decorated the main lobby of the medical center for the holidays with its annual Holiday of Lights display and silent auction. The public is invited to view the wonderful display of holiday trees and wreaths now through Dec. 3. The silent auction will end at 3 pm on the 3rd. Medical center departments, local…
Read MoreExtra work needed at library site in Scranton; council plans to sell properties
The Scranton city council heard at its Nov. 12 meeting that the new Marchant Memorial Library has already come upon a cost overrun. Library board member Linda Hoyt told the city council that unexpected soil work will add approximately $30,000 to the cost of the $410,500 project. Soil tests done
Read MoreElks Memorial Service scheduled Sunday
Jefferson Elks Lodge #2306 will hold its annual Elks Memorial Service Sunday, Dec. 1, at 2 pm at the Elks Lodge in Jefferson. The service is an integral part of the Elks calendar year and is an opportunity to pay special tribute to those members who have passed away, especially those who have passed since the last memorial service.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Nov. 22
In Greene County district court Patrick Ryan Thompson Sr, 22, of Grand Junction was sentenced Nov. 15 after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of felon in possession of a firearm. He was sentenced to five years in prison. The prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation for three years. He was fined $750…
Read MoreHeritage book proceeds donated to ARC; copies available
The Greene County Genealogical Society recently donated food items and $500 to the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center food pantry. The food items were collected at that group’s monthly meeting in November. The cash donation came from proceeds from the sale of the Greene County heritage book. A limited number of copies of “The Heritage of Greene County Iowa” are still…
Read MoreMagistrate court, week ending Nov. 22
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Nov. 20 against Katarina Lea Boudewyn of Jefferson on a charge of theft-fifth degree. The judgment was for a $100 fine with a $35 surcharge and a $125 law enforcement initiative surcharge. She must also pay victim restitution yet to be determined and $60 court costs.
Read MoreGenesis Development earns highest accreditation
CARF International has announced that Genesis Development has received its highest accreditation award for Services Coordination; Supported Living Services; Community Employment Services – Employment Supports, Job Development, and Employment Planning; Organizational Employment Services (work centers); Community Housing (group homes); Community Integration (Discovery programs); Mental Health (adults, children, adolescents) – Assessment & Referral, Crisis Intervention, and Outpatient Treatment; and Governance Standards…
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