~a column by Colleen O’Brien Age seems to color memory; the stories get better. Enhanced by a bit of rearranging of sentences and paragraphs and chapters, my stories suit me or they’re tossed. I alter dialogue. I get tired of always being the spineless wimp in my true memories, so periodically, I make myself the hero. After 50 years I…
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Medical center trustees OK tax levy rate unchanged since 2008
The Greene County Medical Center board of trustees approved a budget that holds the property tax levy at $2.74 (per $1,000 dollars of taxable valuation) for fiscal year 2015. The levy rate is unchanged since 2008.
Read MoreWimpy Kid party slated at Jeff library
The Jefferson Public Library will host a “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” party Thursday, March 20, from 4 to 5:30 pm at the library. Children in grades 3-5 are invited. “Wow! A wimpy kid party…finally! I can’t wait. Just think of the fun… Cheese Touch Game… Clothes Relay Race… Manny Cereal Toss (Dad said I had to tell you that it…
Read MoreJefferson city council OKs utility study
The Jefferson city council at its March 11 meeting approved a contract with MHF Engineering for a study of the water and sewer infrastructure in the northwest portion of the city. Cost of the study is $13,750, which will come from the city’s wastewater fund.
Read MoreMedical center’s local economic impact grows in past year
Adds nearly $16 million and 354 jobs to local economy Greene County Medical Center generates 354 jobs that add $15,627,696 to the Greene County area economy, according to the latest study by the Iowa Hospital Association (IHA). In addition, the medical center’s employees by themselves spend $2,376,988 on retail sales and contribute $142,619 in state sales tax revenue.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending March 7
In Greene County district court cases were initiated against Richard Allen Frye, 33, of Grand Junction, charged with distributing counterfeit substance (marijuana) to a person under age and child endangerment; and against Nicole Marie Frye, 33, of Grand Junction, charged with distributing a counterfeit substance (marijuana) to a person under age near a school- aiding and abetting, and child endangerment.
Read MoreFree ‘March Mania’ contest returns
Jefferson Telecom announces a free NCAA men’s basketball tournament contest sponsored by local businesses. March Mania is free and easy to enter: go to www.jeffersonmarchmania.com and fill out an online bracket. The contest is open to all residents of Greene County who are 18 or older.
Read MoreVideo highlights medical center expansion, renovation project
Part of “Investing in Tomorrow’s Care” capital fund drive The steering committee of Greene County Medical Center’s “Investing in Tomorrow’s Care” capital fund drive recently released a video (below) featuring patient and family testimonials and an explanation of the $22.5 million expansion and renovation project. With John Gerken and Rick Morain as co-chairs, the committee hopes to raise $4 million…
Read MoreStudents raise funds for American Heart Association
Students of Jefferson-Scranton elementary, Greene County Intermediate School and Greene County Middle School who participated in the Jump Rope and Hoops for Heart in February raised a grand total of $9,458 for the American Heart Association.
Read MoreCounty libraries to host teens for special showing of “Divergent”
Free admission, $2 off concessions for first 100 to register Greene County teens in 6th through 12th grades are invited to attend a special showing of the movie “Divergent” on Friday, March 21, at 4 pm at the Sierra Community Theatre in Jefferson. The first 100 teens to register at their local library will be admitted FREE and receive a coupon…
Read MoreFarm Bureau donates groceries to food pantry
Greene County Farm Bureau recently donated a grocery cart full of groceries to the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center in Jefferson. The groceries were purchased at the Fareway store in Jefferson to commemorate National Food Check-out Week Feb. 16 – 22. The cart full of groceries had been on display at the grocery store during the week where shoppers had…
Read MoreIncreased traffic enforcement March 14-17
The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau reminds the motoring public that speed is your enemy not only during the cold weather months but throughout the year. Far too often the driver who is hurrying to get to work, going to the grocery store or traveling to an out of town destination can’t react fast enough to a situation and a crash…
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