Greene County public health’s HOPES program has earned the Iowa Family Support Credential through the Iowa Department of Management and Public Health. The Iowa Family Support Credential is awarded to family support and parent education programs that are validated through an external evaluation to be in substantial adherence to the Iowa Family Support Standards. The Iowa Family Support Standards are…
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VFW, auxiliary serving chicken & biscuits Feb. 10
Members of VFW Post 9599 and the VFW auxiliary are hosting supper Thursday, Feb. 10, from 5 to 6 pm at the hall at 109 N. Chestnut St in Jefferson. The menu will feature creamed chicken over biscuits, corn or peas, and dessert. A free will donation will be accepted. There will be limited seating. Persons who want curbside pick-up…
Read MoreHS jazz choir contest Monday in Jefferson
Greene County will host the Iowa High School Music Association state jazz choir festival Monday, Feb. 7, in the high school auditorium. Eleven groups will perform for ratings, starting at 4 pm and going until 10 pm. Greene County students will perform at 8 pm. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors, and $3 for students.
Read MoreRichard Gower, 1955 – 2022
Funeral services were held February 7, 2022, at St Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson for Rich Gower, 66, of Jefferson, formerly of Lake City. Father Lynn Bruch of St Mary Catholic Church celebrated the Mass of the Resurrection. Honorary bearers were Ava Gower, Olivia Gower, Johnathan Gower, Mason Grower, Bennett Gower, Maren Gower, Connor West and Ryann West. Richard Henry…
Read MoreInput sought on next GrCo school superintendent
The Greene County Schools board has selected McPherson & Jacobson, LLS to assist them in selecting superintendent candidates for the board to interview. The consultants will meet with community members Wednesday, Feb. 16, at 5:30 pm in the middle school auditorium at 101 Ram Drive in Jefferson to gather input regarding the desired qualities of the next school superintendent. The…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
February 1, 2022 RIPPEY LIONS – The Rippey Lions Club will meet on Thursday, Feb. 3, at 6 pm at the Rippey United Methodist Church with a potluck meal. During the program time, food will be prepared to serve on Feb. 5 when the BRR riders come to town. Area residents are welcome also. Members and other volunteers will be…
Read MoreCattlemen slate banquet for Feb. 26
The Greene County Cattlemen are making preparing for their annual banquet to be held Saturday Feb. 26, at the Greene County Fairgrounds, Clover Hall. Social hour begins at 6 pm with a ribeye steak dinner to be served at 6:30 pm. Following the meal, the trophy auction will be held. Money raised at the annual banquet and trophy auction will…
Read MoreSupervisors discuss ATV regs and the agreement with new counties joining CICS
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline All terrain vehicle (ATV) legislation was again a topic for discussion during the Jan. 31 meeting of the Greene County board of supervisors. County regulation of ATVs has been discussed by the board almost yearly over the past several years. Recorder Deb McDonald told the board she receives inquiries from the public about Greene County…
Read MoreLindsay Lynch to replace Lamoureux at Habitat for Humanity
Heart of Iowa Habitat for Humanity announces Jeff Lamoureux’s resignation as executive director. Lamoureux’s last day with Habitat was Jan. 28. He accepted the position as executive director for the Iowa Turfgrass Institute. The Habitat affiliate board of directors has appointed Lindsay Lynch to fill Lamoureux’s role as executive director. Lynch has been with Habitat since 2019 and previously served…
Read MoreDems, Republicans slate caucuses for Feb. 7
Members of the Greene County Democratic and Republican parties will meet for the 2022 caucus on Monday, Feb. 7. The meetings are scheduled for 7 pm. The Democrats are meeting at Jefferson city hall, 220 N. Chestnut. They are also providing a link so that residents may attend virtually. To obtain that link, call or text 515-314-4656 or email: secretarygreenecountydems@gmail.com…
Read MoreJM:MS & CC receives grant to attract new businesses
Editor’s note – Post updated Feb. 6 Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority on Jan. 20 announced more than $500,000 in grant funding will be awarded to rural communities across the state through the Governor’s Empower Rural Iowa Initiative. Jefferson Matters: A Main Street and Chamber Community is one of five recipients of the Rural Return grants offered by Iowa Economic Development Authority. The application was…
Read MoreDoes donate to Congregate Meals
The Jefferson Benevolent Patriotic Order of Does recently donated $500 to Congregate Meals. Through fundraisers the DOES support the local community in many ways. Congregate Meals serves Scranton, Churdan, Grand Junction and Jefferson with delivery to homebound participants, pickup and dine in meals. They serve an average of 80 people daily Monday through Friday. The total cost of providing this…
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