Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Tuesday, Oct. 31: At 9:36 am an officer arrested Jodi Ann Ganoe, 42, of Jefferson on an outstanding Jefferson PD arrest warrant for possession of marijuana- first offense (serious misdemeanor)*. At 6:34 pm an officer investigated a car-deer accident at S. Elm St near 250th St. Dennis Fox of…
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Beta Tau Delta donates to GCELC
Beta Tau Delta, a 100-year old Greene County organization whose sole mission is to support programs, projects and activities that benefit the youth of Greene County, recently presented a $400 donation to the Early Learning Center. The donation was accepted by Lisa Beyerink, GCELC assistant director. “The continued support of Beta Tau Delta is very much appreciated by the staff…
Read MoreSchedule told for Trick-or-Treat
Super heroes and princesses seem to be the favorite costumes for Halloween this year, guessing by the youngsters who attended the Halloween trifecta in Jefferson Thursday. The Jefferson park and recreation department hosted its Halloween party at 4 pm. Members of the high school Interact Club played an important role in the spook-tacular fun.
Read MoreVision screenings provided for third, fifth graders
Earlier this month Jefferson Eye Care and Eye Care Associates donated their time and services to meet the health needs of 3rd and 5th grade students at Greene County Elementary and Greene County Middle School.
Read MoreFlu shots available at school conferences
Parents who attend parent-teacher conferences at Paton-Churdan Thursday, Nov. 2, can get their flu shots while they’re there. The Greene County public health department will offer a community flu shot clinic from 4 to 7:30 pm at the school. The cost is $35/injection. Flu shots can be billed to Medicaid, Medicare, Title 19, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, or other private insurance.…
Read MoreJava and Juice expands past Main St district
Greene County Chamber and Tourism members outside Jefferson’s historic downtown district will host Java and Juice Friday mornings through the late fall and winter.
Read MoreMiddle school fishing club has outing
An old Chinese proverb says, “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed for life.” The Greene County Fishing Club has been working on fishing skills. On Tuesday, Oct. 17, the club went to Jeff Kienast’s pond to fish. Nearly every student caught a fish. Teacher sponsors of…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Oct. 23, 2017 Trick-or-treat in Rippey will be Saturday, Oct. 28, from 6 to 8 pm, immediately after the Fall Festival. The Fall Festival starts at 3 pm at the Rippey Community Center. I am on the road to recovery. Every day is better than the last. My friendly walker and I have been able to take short walks outside.…
Read MoreGenesis CEO, board president talk with supes about leaving HICS
Genesis Development chief executive officer Terry Johnson and Genesis board president Donna Sutton rebuked the county supervisors Monday for action taken last week to withdraw from the Heart of Iowa Community Services (HICS) region.
Read MoreWorkshop for parents, caregivers Nov. 2
Creating Special Moments with Infants and Toddlers is a workshop for childcare providers, interested parents and grandparents, and teachers. This professional development program will help persons discover how to create special moments with infants and toddlers every day. Facilitator for the class is Dr David Brown, human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension & Outreach.
Read MoreJeff council names finance committee
Also okays bulk discharge of ammonia nitrogen into sanitary sewer system The Jefferson city council at its Oct. 24 meeting instituted a new finance committee to provide what departing council member Gary Von Ahsen called “a different set of eyes” looking at the city’s finances.
Read MoreAlzheimer’s topic of Community Conversation
Alzheimer’s disease is the topic of the Community Conversation Thursday, Nov. 2, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson. Lisa Kuhl, director of marketing at Regency Park Nursing & Rehab in Jefferson, will lead a conversation on 10 early signs of Alzheimer’s disease.
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