PAWS will host a microchip clinic Saturday, Oct. 15, from 12 to 3 pm at Kelso Park in Jefferson. Pet owners can have their dogs and cats microchipped at the clinic.
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Greene County Medical Center named in ‘Top 150 Iowa Workplaces’
Greene County Medical Center was recently selected, for the second year in a row, as one of the Des Moines Register’s “Top 150 Iowa Workplaces.” The top 150 Iowa workplaces are divided into three categories: small, mid-sized and large employees. The medical center was ranked #38 out of 75 in the mid-sized company category. The announcement was made at a…
Read MoreWeather data, week ending Sept. 30
Jefferson received another 1.18 inches of rain during a week that saw high temperatures in the 90s and low temperatures in the 40s. High temperature was 91 degrees last Saturday according to KCCI’s SchoolNet 8. Low temperature was 49 degrees on Thursday and Friday.
Read MoreGood deer harvest result of partnerships
Predictions are for a good season for Iowa hunters who use bows. The archery deer hunting season opened Oct. 1. “Hunters should have another great year,” said Andrew Norton, state deer biologist for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. “Our deer population is relatively stable, keeping things consistent. It should be a pretty good fall.”
Read MoreOctober 1 new kick-off for student financial aid filing
College students who just got their dorm room organized this school year will suddenly face the chore of tackling financial aid paperwork for the 2017-18 academic year. Oct. 1 is the new kick-off for FAFSA®, the federal government’s one form for Federal Student Aid. Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid FAFSA is the first step toward getting federal aid for college, career…
Read MoreBlue Shirt Day brings awareness to bullying issues
Blue will be the color of the day this Monday, Oct. 3. All over the world people are encouraged by STOMP Out Bullying™ to wear blue the first Monday of October as Blue Shirt Day® World Day of Bullying Prevention™. In some places, the observance goes beyond clothing. In New York City the Empire State Building will be lit blue…
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