(Edited April 6 re: public health providing home services when not covered by insurance) The Greene County supervisors listened to what board chair John Muir referred to as “Public Health 101” at a special meeting March 29. Presenter was Heather Bombei, a regional community health consultant with the Iowa Department of Public Health. Greene County public health director Becky Wolf,…
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Antrim is medical center Employee of the Year
Jay Antrim was named as 2016 Employee of the Year at Greene County Medical Center’s employee recognition celebration on March 30. The recognition celebration honored all Employee of the Year nominees, as well as 38 employees with 5-year milestone anniversaries.
Read MoreOrvie Umbaugh returns to Scranton city council
Orvie Umbaugh has retired from the Scranton city council numerous times but when a short-term vacancy occurs on the council, the veteran is willing to return, bringing his knowledge and experience to help guide the community. Umbaugh was appointed at the March 14 council meeting to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Jon Esdohr.
Read MoreCommunity Center is ‘Relay Central’
‘Relay Central’ for the Relay for Life of Greene County is at the Greene County Community Center. For the first time, luminaria can be purchased before the Relay at the Community Center. The luminaria honor a cancer survivor or caregiver or remember someone who lost the fight to cancer. Order forms can be picked up and returned at the Community…
Read MoreFundraising lunch, dodgeball tourney in Scranton Saturday
The Relay for Life team of Scranton Manufacturing is holding a pair of fundraisers Saturday, April 9, at the Scranton Community Center. A lunch of sloppy joes with the extras will be served from 11 am to 2 pm. Price of the lunch is $5.
Read MoreGreene Co physics team advances to state Physics Olympics
The Greene County Physics Olympics team qualified for the state Physics Olympics by placing second in a regional competition held March 31 at Iowa Lakes Community College’s Sustainable Energy Resources Technology Center on the Estherville campus.
Read MoreJava & Juice hosts told
Jefferson Matters: Main Street is continuing Java & Juice in Jefferson as a way for the public to get acquainted with the various businesses and the employees in the Main Street district.
Read MoreBlood drive in Jefferson next Tuesday
LifeServe Blood Center will hold a community blood drive Tuesday, April 11, from 12:30 to 5:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson. Appointments can be scheduled online at www.liveservebloodcenter.org or by calling 1-800-287-4903.
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Brian Phillips
Grades up and discipline issues down I write very few letters to the newspaper, but this has been one of those school years that is the best on record in my seven years as high school principal here at Greene County High School. Perhaps Ms. Green put it best at a recent school board meeting when the high school presented…
Read MoreKickboxing camp April 12 for kids grades 5-8
Greene County Extension partnered with several local businesses this winter to put on HOWL (Healthy Organized Wellness and Living) camp. These activities promote healthy living habits and the opportunity for 5th-8th graders to explore yoga, gardening, and now, kickboxing.
Read MoreElks fire prevention trailer coming to Toddler Fest
Members of the Jefferson Elks will partner with the Jefferson fire department at the Elks fire prevention trailer to teach children fire safety at Toddler Fest this year on Saturday, April 8, from 10 am – noon. This free event is for children 2-5 years old and their families. It will be at the Greene County Community Center in Jefferson.
Read MoreStudents compete in Iowa Central business contest
Greene County students took home seven awards from the 26th annual Iowa Central Community College Business Competition Day held March 29 in Fort Dodge. There were more than 225 students from 17 schools with 28 instructors at the competition. Eleven Greene County students competed.
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