Greene County Medical Center has hired a part-time Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr Michael Line, a pediatric hospitalist at Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines, joined the medical center on Tuesday, Jan. 2. In this administrative position Line will monitor current medical center care practices, as well as lead and support the network of providers who serve Greene County Medical…
Read MoreDay: January 10, 2018
Supervisors question Vision 2020 when they’re pitched on more consulting fees
The limits of the Vision 2020 county-wide community planning project were learned by the Greene County supervisors Monday when they were “pitched” on a $100,000 consulting contract to implement the housing portion of the plan. The county paid $24,000 of the $98,000 total cost of the project. The city of Jefferson paid $24,000, and Greene County Development Corporation committed to…
Read MoreJuniors to host chili supper Tuesday
The Greene County junior class will host a chili supper Tuesday, Jan. 16, at the Elks lodge one block east of the middle school. Serving will be from 5 to 7 pm. The meal includes a bowl of chili, crackers, relishes, pie or dessert, and milk or coffee. Tickets are $6 each for ages 6 and older; ages 5 and…
Read MoreJPRD cancels wrestling tourney
The Steven Silbaugh Memorial Wrestling Tournament slated for this Sunday, Jan. 14, has been cancelled due to concerns about herpes gladiatorum, a common and highly contagious skin virus that has been identified in local wrestlers. The Jefferson park and recreation department does not plan to reschedule the tournament.
Read MoreApplications available for 2018 Community Foundation grants
New this year, a simpler form for smaller grants The 2018 Greene County Community Foundation grant applications are now available, said Tom Wind, president of the Foundation board. “We anticipate another large amount of funding from Grow Greene County again this year from their proceeds from Wild Rose Casino. We encourage organizations around the county to submit a grant application…
Read MoreMeetings continue on proposed high school, career academy
~by The Scranton Journal Informational meetings are underway around Greene County as school officials and the Friends of Education Committee seek input into the plans for a new high school / career center in Jefferson. Meetings have been held in Rippey, Scranton and Jefferson. Next up are meetings at the Greene County Community Center in Jefferson on Thursday, January 18,…
Read MoreInfo on proposed animal shelter shared
About 80 persons attended informational meetings last week to hear details of the proposed animal shelter. Don Orris, who stepped in two years ago to help PAWS volunteers in their quest for a new building, conducted the meetings. The final proposal is very similar to what has been discussed in recent months. The shelter would be on property donated by…
Read MoreHarbaugh elected to Prairie Lakes AEA board
Janice Harbaugh of Jefferson has been elected to a four-year term on the board of directors for Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency (AEA). Harbaugh was sworn in on Jan. 3 to represent Director District #5 which includes the following school districts: East Sac County, Greene County, Manson Northwest Webster, Paton-Churdan, Prairie Valley, and South Central Calhoun. “This is an opportunity…
Read MoreInput sought on needs at Jefferson library
Jefferson residents can help shape the future of the Jefferson public library. Members of the public are invited to participate in a community forum to share their ideas about the buildings and the services offered at the library. Community forums will be held Tuesday, Jan. 16, at the First Presbyterian Church fellowship hall, 208 W. State St. The public may…
Read MoreScranton sesquicentennial meeting set for Jan. 29
The Scranton sesquicentennial committee has scheduled a meeting for Monday, Jan. 29, at 7 pm in the Scranton city hall. The committee is looking for additional volunteers to assist in planning the 150th celebration of the community. The date of Saturday, June 29, 2019, has been scheduled for the event. Everyone in the community is invited to attend and become…
Read MoreChamber annual meeting is Jan. 19
Greene County Chamber and Tourism will hold its annual dinner meeting Friday, Jan. 19, at the Jefferson Municipal Golf Course clubhouse. A social time will begin at 5:30 pm, with a buffet dinner and the business meeting at 6. “Chamber & Tourism – 2018” will be presented at 6:45. The presentation is expected to include the rollout of a new…
Read MoreTime to apply for Rotary grants
~Club will disburse more than $40,000 in auction proceeds The Rotary Club of Jefferson is now accepting applications for grants from the proceeds of its 2017 charity auction. For the past 18 years, the club has directed proceeds from its annual charity auction to worthy non-profit organizations and projects throughout Greene County. More than $400,000 has been aimed at helping…
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