Teresa Lansman of New Opportunities will lead the ‘Community Conversations’ series Thursday, Oct. 6. The monthly series is hosted by Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way, in Jefferson. Fellowship and snacks will be available a 5 pm and the discussion will begin at 5:30.
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Kristie Hurley joins RSVP 55+ staff
The RSVP 55+ volunteer program will host an open house Wednesday, Sept. 28, at the Greene County Extension & Outreach office to introduce Kristie Hurley as the new Greene County volunteer coordinator. As the Greene County RSVP volunteer coordinator, Hurley will plan, develop and implement volunteer services delivered by county residents age 55 and older. The grocery assistance program (GAP),…
Read MoreThis election proves it’s a misogynist world
~a column by Colleen O’Brien In an interview with Hillary at “Humans of New York,” she said this: “I was taking a law school admissions test in a big classroom at Harvard. My friend and I were some of the only women in the room. I was feeling nervous.I was a senior in college. I wasn’t sure how well I’d…
Read MoreRegister soon for JPRD tumbling, Chef 4 a Day
The Jefferson park and recreation department is accepting registrations for several upcoming programs including tumbling and a cooking workshop.
Read MoreLetter to the editor – George Naylor
I don’t want to know! I don’t want to know who my friends are voting for or why, if they are voting for one of the major party candidates for president. For this general election, the algorithm that runs through one of these voter’s brain and heart when they step into the voting booth can only be truly fathomed by…
Read MoreIncome guidelines told for home energy assistance program
Income guidelines for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) have been announced. Applications for the program will be accepted on a first come/first served basis at the New Opportunities Greene County Family Development Center on N. Elm in Jefferson beginning Oct. 1 for households with an elderly/disabled member, or beginning Nov. 1 for others.
Read MoreMcFarland Clinic specialist offers new procedure for enlarged prostate
Condition impacts one in four men by age 55 AMES – McFarland Clinic urologist Dr. Damon Dyche has begun treating patients with a new innovative treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate. The new treatment called UroLift® System is designed to relieve symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate, while preserving sexual function. Dr Dyche will present…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Jim Riley
I personally want to apologize to the future generation on my generation’s lack of support for your education. Every generation must support the following generations. It’s not a requirement but it is the right thing to do for the well-being of our community.
Read MoreGreene Co school board seeks input on next step
The failed school bond proposal was a topic of conversation at the Greene County board of education’s open forum Sept. 14, the day following the election. Board members at the open forum were Mark Peters, David Ohrt and Mike Dennhardt. By design, a quorum of the board is not present, no action is taken, and there is no agenda. Instead,…
Read MoreCounty supes looking at water management authorities
~by Jim Caufield, The Perry News John Muir, chair of the Greene County board of supervisors, attended an organizational meeting for the North Raccoon River water management authority (WMA) in Lake City Sept. 8. He reported to the supervisors that he recommends Greene County’s participation.
Read MoreGCDC holds annual meeting
GCDC’s Paxton now wants to promote tourism Greene County Development Corporation is poised to add community development as an area of focus in the coming year, GCDC executive director Ken Paxton announced at the group’s annual meeting Sept. 14. About 40 persons attended the gathering at the Greene Room Event Center at Wild Rose Casino in Jefferson. GCDC board president…
Read MoreLaehn hired as ‘assistant to the county attorney’
The Greene County supervisors on Monday approved an employment contract for Thomas R. Laehn as assistant to the county attorney. Laehn will begin in the new position June 1, 2017. Laehn will graduate from the University of Iowa college of law next May. Because he will not be admitted to practice law until he passes the Iowa Bar examination in…
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