Work on the Highway 30 overpass on the east side of Grand Junction remains ahead of schedule, and according to the project manager, it’s progressed so that even rainy weather won’t affect it. GreeneCountyNewsOnline asked Sean Sebourn, FAA-licensed drone pilot of Sebourn Video Services, to film a bird’s eye views of the construction. The drone video shows what the site…
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New TelePsych improves service at ER, county jail
New partnership with Genesis adds easier access to mental health counseling ~by Victoria Riley, GreeneCountyNewsOnline Greene County residents who struggle with mental illness are not the only ones who scored a win when TelePsych was introduced last May at Greene County Medical Center and at the Law Enforcement Center. All county taxpayers also scored a win, as the new system…
Read MoreLocal firefighters head to Houston
Firemen from Jefferson, Churdan and Paton left Greene County Tuesday afternoon to assist with flood rescues in Houston. Jefferson fire chief and Greene County sheriff Jack Williams, Jefferson firefighters Mike Wahl and Terry Becker, Churdan firefighters Garrett Riedesel and Nate Byerly, and Paton firefighters James Doran and Joe Doran responded to a request for help from the president of the…
Read MoreUpdate from the Red Cross
As of Wednesday evening, 45 Iowa Red Cross volunteers have deployed to Texas and Louisiana. Dozens more will be headed south in the coming weeks.
Read MorePlanning for 2018 Relay for Life begins
Riley heading Event Leadership Team; new volunteers welcome The 2018 Relay for Life of Greene County IA will be held Saturday, April 21, at the Greene County Community Center in Jefferson. A large group of volunteers works on this event each year with planning beginning in the fall.
Read MoreGenealogical Society meets Saturday
The Greene County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, Sept. 2, at 10 am in the basement meeting room at the Jefferson public library. Jean Tucker will give a presentation on understanding relationships with extended families. The meeting room is handicapped accessible. All are welcome.
Read MoreDoggie Paddle Saturday
Canines will have the last splashes in the Jefferson pool this summer, with the annual Doggie Paddle slated for Saturday, Sept. 2, from 1 to 3 pm. A doggie swim suit competition will add to the fun, and all dogs will receive a toy to take home.
Read MoreMedical center to offer LTC aide class with employment opportunity
Greene County Medical Center’s long term care facility has partnered with Iowa Central Community College to offer nurse’s aide training in conjunction with being employed at the medical center as a universal worker in long term care.
Read MoreMental health services topic of Community Conversation
The Community Conversations series this month will feature Karen Gotto, mental health counselor for Lutheran Family Service. She will discuss what mental health counseling is available in Jefferson through Lutheran Family Service.
Read MoreHoskins Stock Farm takes champion banners at Dorset sheep show
Hoskins Stock Farm of Jefferson earned top honors in the Dorset sheep show judged Wednesday, Aug. 16, at the Iowa State Fair. Hoskins claimed the champion and reserve champion ewe banner and champion ram banner. Hoskins Stock Farm also won second place in the premier exhibitor contest.
Read MoreCarlson wins in State Fair cinnamon roll contest
Marianne Carlson’s cinnamon rolls are the favorite of many Greene County residents and garner high bids whenever she offers them for a charity auction. Judges of the Iowa State Fair cinnamon roll contest also like her rolls, choosing them as first place overall in the Aug. 12 contest. Carlson won a $200 cash prize and a stand mixer.
Read MoreLandus Coop’s annual photo contest now open
Winning photos to be featured in 2018 calendars Landus Cooperative members, customers, employees and community members are invited to grab their cameras to capture agriculture and rural-themed photos for the cooperative’s annual photo contest.
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