The Jefferson park and recreation department will host “drop-in” volleyball for adults Sundays from 4:30 to 6 p.m. now through Dec. 29 at the Greene County Community Center. Play is free for members; non-members pay $2. For more information contact the Greene County Community Center, 204 W Harrison, Jefferson, at 515-386-3412 or email parkrec@netins.net.
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New community room, library renovation completed in Rippey
About 150 Rippey residents and former residents attended an open house last Sunday in Rippey to celebrate the completion of a new $266,000 community room and the renovation of the former Masonic lodge for the Rippey Public Library. The concept for the project was on the minds of community activists when they formed Friends of Rippey in June 2001. The…
Read MoreExtension offers pesticide applicator courses
Greene County Extension will host several continuing instructional courses (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators in November and December. All courses will be held at the Greene County Extension office in Jefferson. The training is required
Read MoreMaintenance needed at Jeff pool; previous maintenance questioned
Years of inadequate maintenance at the Jefferson municipal swimming pool have caught up to the Jefferson park and recreation department, and the future of the pool is now in jeopardy unless a considerable investment is made in the 75-year-old structure.
Read MoreAPE to host cat clinics; carpools available from Greene County
Animal Protection and Education (APE) of Paton will host altering clinics for cats Friday, Nov. 15, in Newton; Wednesday, Nov. 20, in Winterset; and Wednesday, Dec. 4, in Redfield. Carpooling from Greene County will be available.
Read MoreIDPH doubles nicotine replacement therapy offer
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) announces an expansion of the free nicotine replacement program launched earlier this year for Iowans who enroll in Quitline Iowa. Beginning Oct. 23, any participant who enrolls in the no-cost program could be eligible for twice as much nicotine replacement therapy – eight weeks instead of four weeks.
Read MoreBowling night Nov. 8 for new 4-H members
Potential new 4-H members, as well as their parents and guardians, are invited to a free bowling and pizza night Friday, Nov. 8, beginning at 6 pm at the Greene County Extension office. The night will begin with fun and learning more about the 4-H program before heading to Spare Time Lanes in Jefferson to bowl. Youngsters and parents will have…
Read MoreOutstanding Tourism Business Award to Pedersens’ RVP~1875, History Boy Theatre Company
Angie and Robby Pedersen began expanding the restrooms at History Boy Theatre last week. “We got to where we had such long lines to use the bathroom at intermission because we only had one. It’s a nice problem to have,” Angie Pedersen said. It’s the kind of “problem” that earned the Pedersens’ companies,RVP~1875 and History Boy Theatre Company, the Outstanding…
Read MoreEast Greene seniors in line for college assistance
A student’s senior year in high school can be expensive for parents, particularly when the student is college-bound. Parents of this year’s seniors who attended East Greene have a break, though. The East Greene class of 2014 was selected to participate in GEAR UP Iowa during its seventh grade year. The financial benefits are now being realized.
Read MoreHelping Hands projects dedicated
Families, friends, and members of the Habitat for Humanity of Boone and Greene Counties board of directors were present for dedications and celebrations at three Helping Hand projects Sunday, Oct. 27. Helping Hands is an off-shoot of Habitat for Humanity’s homebuilding projects. Rather than constructing an entire house, Helping Hands projects focus on assisting homeowners who, for a variety of…
Read MoreMedical Center hires chief nursing executive
The Greene County Medical Center board of trustees and its affiliation partner, UnityPoint Health – Des Moines, announced the hiring of a chief nursing executive (CNE) this week. Katherine (Katie) Heldt will join the medical center in early December. Heldt will join Greene County Medical Center from Skiff Medical Center in Newton, where she has served as CNE since April. Prior…
Read MorePotential casino ups interest in Greene County, Paxton says
Ken Paxton, executive director of Greene County Chamber and Development, told the Jefferson city council at its regular Oct. 22 meeting that the approval of the casino referendum last August had a bigger impact on potential employers than he anticipated.
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