Greene County public health director Becky Wolf reports that as of Feb. 7, there have been a total of 1,839 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the county. There have been 32 in the past seven days. The seven-day positivity rate of testing is 9.5 percent, with the 14-day rate at 9.1 percent. Wolf reminds the public that anyone who tests…
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Greene County district court, week ending Feb. 3
In Greene County district court Luke Elwin Molle, 23, of Jamaica was sentenced Feb. 3 to two days in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of possession of marijuana. The jail time was suspended and he was placed on probation to Boone/Greene County Probation for one year. He must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Feb. 3
A case in magistrate court against Nicholas Weber of Fort Dodge, in which he was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, was dismissed Feb. 2 after he pleaded guilty to the charge. He was assessed $60 court costs. Cases were initiated in magistrate court against Ian Russell Patterson of Des Moines, charged with domestic abuse assault; and against William Wesley…
Read MoreCommunity input sought in school superintendent search
Patrons of the Greene County Community School District who would like to provide input on the qualities of the next school superintendent should plan to attend a forum Wednesday, Feb. 16, at 5:30 pm in the middle school auditorium, 101 Ram Drive, in Jefferson. The meeting will be facilitated by consultants with McPherson & Jacobson, LLC, which has been hired…
Read MoreFebruary is American Heart Month
Heart disease is responsible for more deaths in America than all forms of cancer combined, causing one out of every four deaths. That means about 659,000 people in the United States die from heart disease or its side effects each year and about 805,000 people in the United States have a heart attack each year. The good news is, Greene…
Read More‘Meet Your Legislators’ slated for Saturday, Feb. 12
The public is invited to “Meet Your Legislators” on Saturday, Feb. 12 at 10 am at the Welcome Center, 201 E. Lincoln Way, Jefferson. The event is sponsored by the board of Thomas Jefferson Gardens of Greene County as a community service as the importance of an informed electorate was a strongly held belief of former President Jefferson. State Senator…
Read MoreFinancial tools topic of Extension program
Better equip yourself with tools and resources to help others define their financial goals, use credit wisely, manage debt effectively and access appropriate community resources by attending a 4-hour virtual program featuring the “Your Money, Your Goals” toolkit developed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The February 23 program, facilitated by ISU Extension and Outreach, is designed for service providers,…
Read MoreHOPES program receives state credential
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…
Read MoreVFW, 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…
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