Betty Buswell, 87, of Jefferson, passed away March 19, 2021, at the Greene County Medical long term care in Jefferson. No services were held in accordance with her wishes. Burial will be in the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery. Betty Joanne Buswell was born the daughter of Henry and Mary (Michael) Tuhn, December 12, 1933, in Bristol Township, Greene County. She grew…
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Jeff tree committee to receive $4,000 to replace derecho-damaged trees
The Jefferson tree committee has been awarded a $4,000 grant from Alliant Energy’s Branching Out program. Alliant Energy partners with Trees Forever to help communities develop, select and plant a diverse mix of trees. This year’s funds will help communities plant trees to replace those destroyed by the 2020 derecho or the emerald ash borer. “The first thing you notice…
Read MoreEaster egg hunt returns for 2021
After a Covid-related break last year, the Jefferson Kiwanis and Jefferson Park and Recreation will once again host an Easter egg hunt for toddlers through third grade children. The hunt will be Saturday, March 27, at Greene County Community Center. Registration will begin at 3:30 pm, with line-up at 4 pm, followed very quickly by the hunt. All children will…
Read MoreLifelong learning online at ISU
Iowans older than 50 who love to learn can now take advantage of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Iowa State University. All programming is now online with Zoom. OLLI at ISU is a lifelong learning program for anyone age 50 or older. There are no tests, just an opportunity to learn for the fun of learning alongside other…
Read MoreThe Capitol Roundup
March 19, 2021 ~by State Senator Jesse Green Greetings friends and neighbors! The snow is basically gone and spring is here. I hope everyone is enjoying the change in seasons. I had an interesting experience this past weekend. I attend the Hamilton County Fairgrounds fundraiser, which marks exactly one year since the state was shut down and also when our…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending March 19
In Greene County district court Kaleb Lee Lentz, 26, of Scranton was sentenced to two days in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of driving while license revoked. He was fined $1,000 with a $150 surcharge. He must also pay up to $600 restitution for his court appointed attorney’s fees. Court costs were $100. (Sentencing:…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending March 19
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment for a $500 fine with a $75 surcharge was entered against Elizabeth Roper of Churdan on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. Court costs were $60. A charge against Roper in district court of possession of marijuana was dismissed. Cases were initiated in magistrate court as follows: Danielle Lynn Schofield of Jefferson,…
Read MoreWolf updates Covid-19 vaccine numbers
Although Gov Kim Reynolds on Wednesday said all Iowans will be eligible to receive a Covid-19 vaccine beginning April 5, Greene County public health director Becky Wolf warns the availability may not include Greene County. “We ask for your patience and understanding if there is not enough vaccine during that first week,” Wolf said Friday. “Once again, demand is far…
Read MoreSupervisors to discuss letting mask mandate expire and ending public remote access to meetings
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors at its March 15 meeting again discussed dropping the county-wide mask mandate when it expires March 31. The supervisors seemed generally in favor of dropping the mandate if “there isn’t a surge of COVID-19 in the county.” Supervisor Pete Bardole spoke about masks still being advisable and can be…
Read MoreGastroenterologist returns to medical center specialty roster
Dr Thomas Martin, a board certified internal medicine and gastroenterologist with Iowa Digestive Disease Center (IDDC) in Clive, is returning to Greene County Medical Center effective April 6. Dr Martin will be on site the first Tuesday of each month to perform colonoscopies and endoscopies. He previously offered services in Jefferson from 2016-2020. “Having a specialist such as a gastroenterologist…
Read MoreMedical center eases some visitor restrictions
Due to a low Covid-19 positivity rate in Greene County, Greene County Medical Center revised visitor restrictions effective Monday, March 15. Please note, visitor restrictions may change at any time due to an increase in Covid-19 case counts. Full visitor restrictions will remain in place for Covid-19 positive patients. Designated visitors must be free of any signs of illness. Individuals…
Read MoreNot much new under the sun
~a column by Colleen O’Brien A chance encounter as I stand in my driveway watching clouds – cumulus, big and fluffy, moving almost imperceptibly behind the tree-scape – a woman I don’t know stops to look at what I’m looking at, and we start talking. After half an hour, we go into the house to get a glass of water…
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