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,…
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ServSafe 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…
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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…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Oct. 28
Two defendants sentenced to prison In Greene County district court Kage Tyler Gordon, 26, of Howell, NJ, was sentenced Oct. 24 to two five-year terms and one two-year term in prison after he changed his plea to guilty in two separate cases. The first case was initiated 9/24/2021 on a charge of child endangerment causing serious injury. The charge was…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Oct. 28
in Greene County magistrate court Jason William Sheldahl was sentenced Oct. 26 to 15 days in jail on a charge of violation of a no contact order. The jail term is concurrent to a sentence he is currently serving in Greene County on a felony charge. No judgment for a fine or court costs was imposed. Information is available since…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – October 2022
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Monday, Oct. 31: At 7:39 am a deputy removed a deer from the roadway on 237th St and Jordan Ave in Jackson Township. At 9:08 am a deputy assisted with a cow out in the 500 block of D Ave in Cedar Township. At 7:22 pm a deputy…
Read MorePolice blotter – October 2022
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Sunday, Oct. 30: At 1:24 am an officer was requested to assisted Greene County jailers with several arrestees. The officer assisted as requested. At 1:09 pm an employee at A&W reported a small child walking near the store. An adult was not with the child, who appeared to be…
Read MoreHinote runs at state cross country meet
Greene County sophomore Noah Hinote finished 101st of 132 runners in the Class 2A state cross country meet held Oct. 28 in Fort Dodge. Hinote ran the 5000 meter course in 18:37.67. The winning time of 15:50.62 was set by was set by Aaron Fynaardt of Des Moines Christian. Des Moines Christian won the team title with 75 points, 24…
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