April 10-16 is National Library Week, a time to celebrate the dynamic changes that are happening in today’s libraries across the nation. First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country. Several activities for adults and children are planned, beginning with an open house Monday, April…
Read MoreDay: April 10, 2016
Medical center creates $24 million-plus impact on local economy
Alone it adds $15,524,579 and 391 jobs to local economy Greene County Medical Center generates 591 jobs that add $24,151,791 to the Greene County area’s economy, according to the latest study by the Iowa Hospital Association (IHA). In addition, the medical center’s employees by themselves spend $2,425,583 on retail sales and contribute $147,155 in state sales tax revenue.
Read MoreAuthor joins book discussions via Skype
Those who attended the Greene County Reads book discussions Thursday of “Sisters of Shiloh” were treated to a surprise guest. Author Becky Hepinstall joined the discussions on Skype from her home in Virginia.
Read MoreVFW finishes renovations
Funding from Community Foundation Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9599 in Jefferson is in the midst of completing its lengthy interior renovation thanks to the recent grant from the Greene County Community Foundation.
Read More‘Spring for books’ at the FOL used book sale
The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library invites area residents to “spring for books” at the annual spring book sale Thursday through Saturday, April 21-23, during regular library hours.
Read MoreWeather data, week ending April 8
The week that ended April 8 included weather for wearing shorts and weather for wearing a winter coat, and plenty of wind most days. KCCI’s SchoolNet Jefferson site recorded a high temperature of 83 degrees on Sunday and a daytime high of only 48 degrees on Friday. Low temperature for the week was 30 degrees on Friday.
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