The county supervisors know now the county was getting a bargain contracting for emergency medical services with Dennis Morlan. The county budgeted $50,000 for the current fiscal year for EMS, with that covering Morlan’s contract cost, utilities, vehicles and building maintenance.
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Grief support group forming
A support group for all those who are dealing with grief is forming. The group will meet the first Saturday of each month from 10 to 11 am at the First Baptist Church, 104 W. Central Ave, in Jefferson.
Read MoreRotary grant applications available
The Rotary Club of Jefferson is now accepting applications for grants from the proceeds of its 20th annual charity auction. In the past, the club has directed proceeds from its annual charity auction to worthy non-profit organizations and projects throughout Greene County.
Read MoreWear red on Friday for women’s heart health
This Friday, Feb. 1, is National Wear Red Day®. National Wear Red Day is always the first Friday in February, which is designated at American Heart Month. The day is organized by Go Red For Women, which was created by the American Heart Association in 2004 to raise awareness of heart disease and stroke as the leading cause of death…
Read MoreAFS beefburger supper Feb. 1
Local American Field Service (AFS) chapter members will host a beefburger supper Friday, Feb. 1, from 5 to 7 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way, in Jefferson. Carry-outs are available. Tickets are $5 in advance for adults and $6 at the door. Tickets for children fourth grade and younger are $3. Tickets are available from board members…
Read MoreFebruary Java & Juice hosts told
Java & Juice Friday morning gatherings will continue in February to provide warm social time even when the weather is cold. Three of the four events will be held at the Welcome Center at Thomas Jefferson Gardens, 201 E. Lincoln Way.
Read More‘Water Is Life’ is theme of poster contest
Third and fourth graders at Greene County, Paton-Churdan, and those who are home-schooled are invited to create a conservation poster using the theme “Water Is Life” for the annual Greene SWCD (Soil & Water Conservation District) contest.
Read MoreWritten test for learner’s DL now given at school
Greene County Schools are partnering with the Iowa Department of Transportation to offer the “Skip the Trip” program. “Skip the Trip” allows students to take the driver knowledge (written) test at Greene County Middle School or Greene County High School. The knowledge test is required to obtain a driver’s instruction permit. The intent of the program is to reduce multiple…
Read MoreApplications available for SWCD scholarships
High school seniors who reside in Greene County are invited and encouraged to apply for scholarships offered by the Greene County Soil & Water Conservation Club and Greene County Soil & Water Conservation District. Each scholarship is for $500.
Read MoreRams lose to PCM at home
Boys come close but don’t finish a win; girls score 1.5X their season average The Ram boys, who have now lost nine of their last 10 games, seemed unable to keep themselves from losing when they hosted the Prairie City-Monroe Mustangs in the middle school gym Friday. The Rams were down by two points when the fourth quarter started, but…
Read MoreRams lose two to S. Hamilton Hawks
The Greene County Rams hosted the South Hamilton Hawks Thursday (Jan. 24) evening for games postponed from Tuesday due to the weather. The girls lost 29-21 and the boys lost 75-48.
Read MoreThe Behn Report
~ by Senator Jerry Behn January 25, 2019 This week was a shortened week due to the observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday. Most of the week was spent working in subcommittees. It is the first step in the legislative process and gives interested parties an opportunity to support, oppose or suggest changes to the proposed legislation.
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