Andrea Grundon won the grand prize – a new bicycle – in the children’s summer reading program at the Jefferson public library. She’s pictured with the bicycle, which she was able to pick out herself at All Ability Cycles in Jefferson. With her is children’s librarian Terry Clark. All children who completed the program were awarded pizza and ice cream…
Read MoreDay: August 10, 2014
Greene County already in the Winner’s Circle at the Iowa State Fair
Greene County had a winner at the Iowa State Fair before the fair even started. Becca Anderson of Paton won third place in the 5-6-year-old category of the children’s coloring contest, which was judged prior to the fair. Winning entries in the contest are on display in the Animal Learning Center. Tyler Gathercoal, 22, of Grand Junction will advance to…
Read MoreTurn up the heat Thursday for Hot August Night
As of Sunday, the weather forecast calls for a high temperature of only 78 degrees on Thursday, but organizers are promising a Hot August Night around the square in Jefferson. The Hot August Night Car, Motorcycle and Truck Show is slated for 5 to 8 pm. Last year’s event drew 250 exhibitors and an estimated 1,200 spectators! From vintage hot…
Read MoreArea firemen trained in grain rescue
The Rippey fire department hosted a training in grain bin rescue yesterday (Aug. 9). Fire department personnel from Grand Junction, Jefferson and Dawson participated, learning to use grain engulfment rescue tubes. The training was conducted by staff from Professional Rescue Innovations and was funded by the Fire Service Training Bureau, a division of the state fire marshal’s office. The Rippey…
Read MoreHigh patient satsifaction of radiology department recognized
Greene County Medical Center’s radiology department was honored at an employee reception on Monday, Aug. 4, for having patient satisfaction scores being above the 90 percent rank for the past three consecutive quarters. Executive director of 0utpatient services Joan Overby said, “I feel extremely proud but not remotely surprised. The entire radiology team consistently demonstrates their dedication to their patients with…
Read MoreElks donate to Jefferson public library
Young patrons of the Jefferson public library will have new LeapFrog LeapPads, learning games and interactive books thanks to a $500 grant from Jefferson Elks lodge 2306. Children’s librarian Terry Clark said it felt like Christmas when the selections arrived at the library. The funds came from the Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant program, which is available to lodges that…
Read MoreAnnual Gathering this week
The annual Gathering will be held this Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 12-14, at the United Methodist Church in Scranton. Each evening begins with a meal at 6:30 pm and features Christian music and Bible-based preaching at 7:30. Meat will be provided for each meal, but side dishes and desserts will be potluck. A free will offering will be accepted.…
Read MoreFundraising moving along for GJ Community Center
Grand Junction mayor Jerry Herrick (right) and his wife Shirley (middle) had a pleasant chore to do Saturday afternoon – updating the sign showing progress on fundraising for a new Grand Junction Community Center. This time, it didn’t mean adding red to the thermometer. It meant changing the numbers along the side. Vernon Fritz (left) stopped by with advice.
Read MoreWaldo honored at Regency Park
Jane Waldo, CNA, was recognized as employee of the month for July at Regency Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Jefferson. She is pictured with administrator Randy Downey and director of nursing Beverly Mentzer. Waldo has been with Regency Park for 33 years and is a valuable asset to the facility, administrator Randy Downey said. She can be found most days…
Read MoreDistiguinshed Service to Ag award to Cec Rueter
Also will be recognized as ‘Iowan of the Day’ at State Fair Aug. 12 The Greene County Farm Bureau’s Distinguished Service to Ag award was presented to Cecil Rueter (right) at the 99th annual meeting of the Greene County Farm Bureau on Thursday, July 31. Board member John Beltz (left) made the presentation. The award is given periodically to an individual…
Read MoreCalling all crafters….
Greene County Chamber & Development is now looking for crafters and direct marketing vendors for the annual Red Barn Home and Craft Show, slated for Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Greene County Fairgrounds in Jefferson. The event, which is in its third decade, draws approximately 1,000 crafters and shoppers each year. The show will be a one-day event with room…
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