Greene County Adopt-a-Family (AAF) will provide holiday food boxes to Greene County families and individuals in need again this holiday season. In 2021 more than 160 families received holiday food. These are challenging times. AAF anticipates 2022 being a record year for the number of families and individuals needing help. The food distribution will be on Dec. 17. AAF…
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Tower Tunes Live concert slated for Veteran’s Day
On Veteran’s Day, November 11, a special Tower Tunes Live concert will be performed by Mahanay Maestro Rick Morain. From 12:15 – 12:30 pm, the public is invited to listen to the concert played on the four-octave carillon. Maestro Morain’s playlist will honor military veterans. The Veteran’s Day concert is part of the regular Tower Tunes Live concert series set…
Read MoreNo-bake cheesecake class slated by Extension
Iowa State University Greene County Extension & Outreach is hosting a No-Bake Cheesecake class Tuesday, Nov. 22, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm in the Greene County Extension meeting room. Participants will learn to make their choice of a no-bake berry cheesecake or a no-bake brownie batter cheesecake, just in time for the holiday. The cost for this program is $30.…
Read MoreCommunity blood drive Nov. 8 in Jefferson
The community blood supply has been low due to lower donor turnout. LifeServe is calling on all blood donors to help boost this blood supply this fall. Someone requires a blood transfusion every two seconds. One hundred percent of the blood products needed by your community hospital come from LifeServe blood donors. Donate in Jefferson on Tuesday, Nov. 8, from…
Read MoreApplications open for home energy assistance program
Applications will be taken starting November 1, 2022, for the 2022-2023 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This program is funded by the Department of Health and Human Services through the Iowa Department of Human Rights/DCAA and has established to help qualifying low-income Iowa homeowners and renters pay for a portion of their primary heating costs. The Community Action Agency,…
Read MoreServSafe class in Jefferson Dec. 12
Registration deadline is Nov. 21 Iowa State University Extension and Outreach- Greene County is offering a food safety training for food service managers on Monday, Dec. 12, at ISU Extension in Jefferson. “Certification in ServSafe® meets the Food Code requirements in Iowa to have a certified food protection manager in all establishments,” said Renee Sweers, class instructor and ISU Extension…
Read MoreHarvest winding down earlier than normal year
Row crop harvest was winding down ahead of normal as Iowa’s farmers had 5.9 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Oct. 30, 2022, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork included harvesting row crops, completing fall tillage, applying fall fertilizer, baling stalks, and hauling manure. Field fires were reported again in some areas with continued dry conditions. Topsoil…
Read MoreRetired public health nurse incorporates dementia prevention learning into daily life
While serving Greene County residents for more than 25 years, RN Laine Custer worked hands-on treating a variety of age-related illnesses. That, combined with a special class and a loved one who suffered from dementia found her putting theory and experience into practice. Before her retirement in 2019, Laine attended a newly-developed course. “The Director of Public Health was Patricia…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
November 1, 2022 Rippey Lions Club meeting – The Rippey Lions Club will meet on Thursday, Nov. 3, for a potluck meal at 6 pm and a program at 7 pm presented by the Greene County public health staff to share their senior services, including Healthy Rides medical transportation, Lifeline personal emergency response system, adult vaccines and the upcoming “Unlocking…
Read MoreLetter to the editor from C. Henning – Axne will protect women’s rights
To the editor, Everyone regardless of race, gender, and income should be concerned about the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Basic rights and freedoms should be guaranteed for everyone. After all, that’s the purpose behind the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the 14th Amendment which provides for equal treatment and due process for all regardless of state. But now,…
Read MoreCity council hears updates, moves forward with wastewater treatment facility improvement project
Construction of the new animal shelter is progressing. Jefferson building and zoning officer Chad Stevens reported to the Jefferson city council at its Oct. 24 meeting that substantial completion is now set for Nov. 18. Stevens also reported that developer/builder Andy Roland has started construction on two lots he purchased from the city – a duplex on S. Olive St…
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