Greene County public health has expanded eligibility for Covid-19 vaccines at the Wednesday clinic. All persons age 16 and older are now eligible. The clinic is slated for 12:30 to 6:30 pm at the Greene Room at Wild Rose Casino in Jefferson. Appointments are necessary and can be made online at https://hipaa.jotform.com/210826036490149
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Dr Laurie Connolly named CMO at medical center
Greene County Medical Center has named Greene County Family Medicine Clinic provider Dr Laurie Connolly, a 19-year resident of Greene County, as the organization’s new chief medical officer (CMO). Connolly will continue seeing patients in the Greene County Family Medicine Clinic two days a week with the balance of her time serving as part-time CMO for Greene County Medical Center.…
Read MoreJefferson tree committee offers low-cost trees for residents
Jefferson residents or businesses that lost a yard tree in the August derecho or who need a new shade tree for their yard can order high quality, low-cost trees from the Jefferson tree committee, with funding from Alliant Energy, Trees Forever and the city of Jefferson. Landscape quality shade and understory trees that typically range in cost from $80 to…
Read MoreJeff library re-opens Wednesday
The Jefferson public library will re-open to the public Wednesday, March 32. Masks or face coverings will be required. Temporary hours will be Monday and Wednesday from 1 to 6 pm, Friday from 1 to 5 pm, and Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm. The library will be closed Tuesday and Thursday. Library staff is looking forward to seeing…
Read MoreDNR suggests boating safety courses for spring
It may not feel like boating season yet, but the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), along with boating safety advocates nationwide, are urging boaters to KeepYourEdge by enrolling in a boating education course this spring. “Education is the key to having a safe and enjoyable day on the water, and spring is the perfect time to take a course…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending March 26
In Greene County district court Brandon Lee Kious, 37, of Jefferson was sentenced to five years in prison after he pleaded guilty to a charge of theft- second degree, amended from theft- first degree. The prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation to the Iowa Department of Corrections for three years. He must undergo substance abuse and…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending March 26
In Greene County magistrate court cases were initiated during the week ending March 26 against Martin John Tolsdorf of Grand Junction on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia; and against Danielle Lynn Schofield of Jefferson on a charge of theft- fifth degree.
Read MoreJeff council deals with real estate and bonds, but delays hearings on FY22 budget
The Jefferson city council agreed to sell two city-owned properties and amended the lease on another at its regular meeting March 23. Meghan Von Behren of Nevada introduced herself during the required public hearing regarding the sale of the property at 205 N. Wilson Ave, north of Angie’s Tea Garden. Von Behren is co-owner of The Funky Zebras boutiques in…
Read MoreThe Capitol Roundup
~by State Senator Jesse Green March 26, 2021 Greetings once again! Week 11 has been one of the most interesting weeks of the year. On Monday, I started the day off with a meeting that updated me on where the ethanol bill was heading. I’m pleased that the bill seems to be moving and adapting very well to the concerns…
Read MoreCovid-19 vaccine clinic next Wednesday
Vaccines for 1,170 persons available Greene County public health will host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic Wednesday, March 31, from 12:30 to 6:30 pm in the Greene Room at Wild Rose Casino in Jefferson. Individuals eligible to receive the vaccine at this clinic include those in Phase 1A and all tiers of Phase 1B: 65 and older 64 and younger with…
Read MoreBeta Tau Delta thanks donors
To the editor, The past year has certainly been challenging in a multitude of ways for all of us. We’ve dealt with isolation, sickness, loneliness, economic uncertainty, frustrations with rules, schools, and countless other issues. For many children and families, life was challenging even before we were all forced to deal with the coronavirus. For some, life has always been…
Read MoreSupervisors approve budget with salary increases
Also hear comments on mask mandate, remote access to meetings ~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline During the regular board meeting on March 22, the Greene County board of supervisors presided over a public hearing for the county’s proposed FY22 budget. This also included a salary schedule for elected officials recommended by the Greene County compensation board in December 2020. During…
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