Greene County Schools superintendent Tim Christensen shared what he called “the bad and good news” of enrollment with the school board at its regular meeting Oct. 16. The “bad” is that the student count is down 8.89 K-12 students from last year. The good news is the pre-kindergarten enrollment is up six fulltime equivalents, or 12 students from last year’s…
Read MoreDay: October 20, 2019
Suzanne Sievers, 1949 – 2019
Memorial services were held Oct. 16 at First United Methodist Church in Jefferson for Suzanne Sievers, 69, of Jefferson. Words of comfort were offered by the Rev Julie Poulsen, pastor of the church. Peg Raney was soloist. Honorary bearers were Suzanne’s grandchildren Reed VanNordstrand and Madelyn and Kinley Sievers. Interment will be held at a later date at the Jefferson…
Read MoreHalloween fun coming to Jefferson
Halloween fun starts Thursday, Oct. 24, with the Jefferson park and recreation department’s come-and-go Halloween party from 4 to 5 pm at the Greene County Community Center. There will be games, activities, and treats for all children ages 2 through fifth grade. There is no charge. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required.
Read MoreKiwanis pancake breakfast this Saturday
The Jefferson Kiwanis Club will host its 47th annual pancake breakfast, formerly the Hunters Breakfast, Saturday, Oct 2t6, from 6 to 11 am at the Elks lodge in Jefferson. The menu includes all-you-can-eat pancakes with warm fruit toppings and syrup, scrambled eggs, link sausages, biscuits and gravy, and beverages.
Read MoreSHIIP counselors available to help with Medicare open enrollment
Open enrollment is now underway for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) volunteer counselors at Greene County Medical Center are available for free, unbiased and confidential assistance to Iowans eligible for Medicare.
Read MoreOne-woman show portraying Mamie Eisenhower coming to HBT
History Boy Theatre of Jefferson will host actress and playwright Diana Star Helmer in her one-woman show, I Like Mamie: Ike’s First Lady Friday, Nov. 1. The play imagines First Lady Mamie Doud Eisenhower visiting her birthplace of Boone, IA, to stump for her husband’s 1956 re-election. Helmer’s script is based on documented quotes and events from the Eisenhower’s life…
Read MoreFall offers fantastic fishing – get out and enjoy it
Fall is a great time to catch fish with family and friends. The air is cool, the views are picturesque, lakes are less crowded and the fish are easy to catch. Make lasting memories together and put your worries behind you. “Fantastic fishing opportunities await both new and expert anglers,” said Joe Larscheid, chief of the Iowa Department of Natural…
Read MoreJefferson city-wide clean-up is this week
Fall clean-up is slated for this week, Oct. 21-24, in Jefferson. Pick up will be done in each neighborhood on the regular garbage day. Materials must be separated: metal with metal, wood with wood, garbage with garbage, yard waste, etc. If items are not sorted, they will not be picked up. Scrap metal should be cut into lengths not longer…
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