The Jefferson park and recreation department will begin its fall adult fitness classes Tuesday, Sept. 2. Registrations are being accepted now at the Greene County Community Center at 204 W. Harrison St in Jefferson. Fitness classes are open to community center members and non members, although they cost a little less for members. Most of the fitness classes also use…
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Annual Doggie Paddle is next Saturday
When the Jefferson municipal pool closes for the season next Friday afternoon, it means it’s time for the annual Doggie Paddle! Animal Protection and Education (APE) of Paton invites area dogs and their owners for the annual event, slated for Saturday, Aug. 30, from 2 to 4 pm at the pool. Dogs pay $1 per paw (that’s $4 for most),…
Read MoreIowa State Fair tells results in more food contests, 4-H dog show and sheep shows
Marianne Carlson of Jefferson proved she can make a pie crust as she won four ribbons in the Machine Shed pie contest at the Iowa State Fair. She also proved she’s the queen of what many folks call “cheater” crusts. She placed first and won a $200 gift card in the Best Healthy Pie with Keebler Crusts contest. The contest…
Read MoreIt’s time to think ‘used book sale’
Donating used books makes room for new! With the children back in school it’s time to think about cool weather events. The annual used book sale, hosted by the Friends of the Jefferson Public Library, is one of those events. The sale is slated for Saturday, Sept. 20, through Saturday, Sept. 27. The opening day of the sale will be…
Read MoreHeightened holiday enforcement begins Monday
Yes, it’s Good News…. The life that’s saved may be _______ (fill in the blank) As part of the National Drunk Driving Campaign, “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” Iowa law enforcement officers, including the Jefferson police department and the Greene County sheriff’s office, will beef up their commitment to saving lives on Iowa’s streets and highways. This initiative is part…
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Greene County Genealogical Society ~by Valerie Ogren Meeting notice: The next meeting will be Saturday, Sept. 6, at 10 am in the Jefferson public library. Guest speaker will be Shirley Clark. She is a member of the Greene County Pioneer Cemetery Commission and will give us an update on the commission’s activities. The basement meeting room is handicapped accessible. Guests are always…
Read MoreMedical center’s DAISY Award to Jenny Taylor
Jenny Taylor received the first DAISY Award at a ceremony honoring excellence in nursing at Greene County Medical Center Aug. 21. Thirteen nurses received a total of 17 nominations for the award, which was instituted at the medical center by chief nursing executive Katie Heldt. Taylor (right) works in the medical center clinics. She was nominated for the award by…
Read MoreRegister soon for JPRD programs
With the start of a new school year the Jefferson park and recreation department is ready to kick into high gear with the fall program schedule. The always popular mini cheerleading program is planned for next week, Tuesday and Thursday, Aug. 26 and 28, from 3:45 to 5 pm at Greene County elementary. Boys and girls in preK through fifth…
Read MoreAttendees at town hall meeting asked to ‘spread the word’
The 100 or so people who attended a town hall meeting Monday at the Greene County Community Center were recruited as ambassadors to help fill needs created by anticipated job growth in the county. The 75-minute meeting was organized by Ken Paxton, executive director of Greene County Development Corp (GCDC) to share information and to let residents know what their…
Read MoreThe difference a day makes
Youngsters got a big lesson in the difference a day can make. Tuesday, the Jefferson municipal pool was the place to enjoy an afternoon of fun in warm, sunny weather.
Read MoreStill no answer on Hy-Vee “clinic” space
The question of an 8,150 square-foot area on the west side of the new Hy-Vee grocery store labeled “clinic” on the most recent site plan is still unanswered. With the termination of McFarland Clinic Jefferson’s lease at Greene County Medical Center effective next May, area residents are watching to see where that clinic might relocate.
Read MoreSheriff Haupert talks about ‘detainers’
Greene County has been named in regional and statewide news many times this summer with the approval of a gaming license for Wild Rose Jefferson, the Ram softball team’s successful state tournament appearances, and even top notch young talent in the Bill Riley Talent Search at the Iowa State Fair. The county was in the news earlier this week for…
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