Watch video at link below Steven Karber, MD received the McFarland Clinic Trusted Choice Community Service Award this November. Dr Karber was selected for his longstanding commitment to the Jefferson community. For his dedication to community service, he was given $500 to donate to an organization of his choice. He selected the Greene County 4-H Foundation.
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Gobble Gobble so you won’t Waddle Waddle
Folks who want to ward off guilt for eating too much at Thanksgiving dinner can start the day with exercise in Paton. The fourth annual Paton 5K Gobble Gobble run/walk starts Thanksgiving Day at 8:30 am at the Loren Shriver Community Building in Paton. The registration fee is three canned items per runner, with all items being donated to the Action…
Read MoreMedical center board approves enhanced logo
Logo reflects affiliation with UnityPoint Health The Greene County Medical Center board of trustees voted at its Nov. 20 meeting to move forward with an enhanced logo for the medical center. The trustees first discussed this at their 2014 spring retreat. The decision follows other UnityPoint Health rural affiliates, such as Guthrie County and Clarke County, in adding “An affiliate of UnityPoint…
Read MoreWild Rose to name GM
Tom Timmons, president and chief operations officer of Wild Rose Jefferson, will announce and introduce the general manager of the casino Monday, Nov. 24, at 10 am in the south lobby of the Greene County courthouse.
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Rippey News Nov. 19, 2014 Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Friends of Rippey reminder: There will be a Christmas breakfast on Dec. 6 from 8 to 11 am. Egg casserole, sausage, fruit, cinnamon rolls, coffee and juice will be served for a free will offering. A quilt donated by Sharon Riley will be offered for…
Read MoreEcumenical Thanksgiving services planned
The Greene County Ministerial Association will host an ecumenical Thanksgiving service this Sunday, Nov. 23, at 7 pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson, on N. Elm (Highway 4) one block north of the four-way stop. Choirs from the First United Methodist, Christ Lutheran, Central Christian and First Presbyterian churches will provide music. Pastor Bobby Palmer of the First…
Read MoreTeachers use Wednesday afternoons for professional development
“Differentiation” the goal for the year ~by Lora Koch, The Scranton Journal During a recent Wednesday early out day, Greene County Community School District teachers had the opportunity to focus on the district-wide goal of differentiation. Director of teaching and learning Karen Sandberg explained, “Differentiation changes the way you teach so you reach every child. Kids are ready for different…
Read MoreGarden Club tells homes slated for tour
The Jefferson Garden Club’s 2014 Tour of Homes will offer a variety of homes ranging from early 1900 Arts and Crafts to the 1970 ranch. The four homes on the tour will be decorated for the holidays with “Christmas Splendor,” this year’s theme. The Tour of Homes takes place Dec. 6 from noon to 5 pm.
Read MoreAll invited to Advent workshop on Sunday
Advent is a time of Christian preparation for Christmas. All are invited to the First United Methodist Church in Jefferson this Sunday to prepare for Advent. Every year since 1996 the church has celebrated the coming Advent with the workshop two Sundays before Advent begins.
Read MoreMiddle school tells first trimester honors
Greene County Middle School students were recognized for their achievements during the fall trimester at an awards assembly Monday, Nov 17, at the school. The fall trimester ended Nov. 11. ‘A’ honor roll: Eighth graders named to the ‘A’ honor roll (grade point average 3.67 to 4.0) were Gina Brown, Brittney Daniel, Austin Delp, Melanie Doran, Fallon Heater, Linsey Kitt,…
Read MoreReminder: Complete a library user survey
Use the link to complete survey online All residents in the Jefferson public library’s service area are reminded that Nov. 20 is the last day to complete the library’s user survey. The library is seeking input from the community about how area residents use and wish to use the library and its services. Survey participants need not have a library…
Read MoreElks slate ‘Hoop Shoot’ for Nov. 29
Local competition for the annual Elks “Hoop Shoot,” the national free throw shooting contest for youngsters ages 8 thru 13, will be held Saturday, Nov. 29, at the Greene County middle school gym. Registration and practice begins at 9 am with competition beginning at 10 am.
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