Greene County Medical Center finalized a contract with United Healthcare, one of three identified managed care organizations (MCOs) for Iowa’s Medicaid managed care program, scheduled to begin March 1.
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Destival tells goals for city golf course
First tournament just 72 days away On a blustery cold winter night Micah Destival, returning manager of the city-owned Jefferson Community Golf Course, had good news – the first golf tournament of the 2016 season is just 72 days away.
Read MoreRams win by two in overtime vs R-S Norsemen
The Greene County boys Tuesday night reminded the Roland-Story Norsemen of an important fact in sports: it’s the final score that counts.
Read MoreRam girls end season at 3-17 after loss to Roland-Story
The Greene County Ram girls basketball team ended their regular season with a 50-34 loss to the Roland-Story Norsemen in Story City Feb. 9. The finished at 3-17 for the season and 3-13 in the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference.
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Feb. 5
In Greene County magistrate court judgment were entered recently in three cases that were initiated in district court. Charges were amended to simple misdemeanors in each case and judgments were entered in the lower court. Beth Ann Lenning, 19, of Yankton, SD, was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge after she pleaded guilty to a charge of theft-fifth degree, amended…
Read MoreLenten Luncheon series begins this week
The ecumenical Lenten Luncheon series begins Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10, at the St Joseph Parish Center in Jefferson. Each Wednesday during Lent one Jefferson church serves a light lunch from 11:45 am to 12:15 pm, followed by a devotional program from 12:15 to 12:45. The programs are typically led by lay members of the host church.
Read MoreOpen letter to the Jefferson city council – Michael F. Mumma
Dear Council Members, I am usually supportive of the council’s decisions and appreciate the time you devote; however, in the last few weeks you have made a decision with which I heartily disagree. This decision involves the hotel/motel tax. On August 7, 2001, the voters of Jefferson authorized a 7 percent tax on the gross receipts of lodging rentals and…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Feb. 5
In Greene County district court Roy Steed Cope, 72, of Centerville was sentenced to two consecutive two-year prison terms Jan. 25 after he pleaded guilty to charges of attempted burglary-third degree and operating a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent. The prison terms were not suspended. Judgments were entered for a $625 fine and a $218.75 surcharge on each count;…
Read MoreReminder: Community Foundation grant apps due Thursday
The Greene County Community Foundation reminds area non-profit organizations that the deadline for GCCF grant applications is this Thursday, Feb. 11. Grant applications, complete with five hard copies, must be at Home State Bank by 4 pm.
Read MoreSchedule changes
The Grand Junction city council meeting is postponed from Feb. 8 to Monday, Feb. 15, at 7 pm. The IHSMA jazz contest scheduled for Feb. 8 at Greene County HS has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 17, starting at 3:30 pm. The Paton-Churdan girls basketball team will play CAM at Churdan Tuesday at 5 pm. The JV and varsity boys…
Read MoreElementary Bucket Fillers told
Bucket Fillers at Greene County Elementary have been announced for December and January. The Bucket Fillers program recognizes children who share love and happiness. They’re nominated for the award by adults in the school, with selection done by a committee. Bucket Fillers for December were Rylie Mowrer, Haley Kokenge, Britleigh Hamann, and Grant Miller.
Read MoreAn Artist Morning at Skeeter Creek
Skeeter Creek Fabricators in Jefferson will host Nancita Wernett of Guthrie Center to speak about her artwork on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 10 am. The event is free and everyone is invited to attend. Wernett is a sculptor and painter and has her artwork for sale in Skeeter Creek.
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