~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Two young men are receiving treatment at the Burn Center of the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital in Iowa City following an early morning fire outside Scranton early New Year’s morning. Harley McDonald, 15, and his friend Lucas Oakes were asleep in a cabin they had worked on when tragedy struck . Lucas awoke…
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Alzheimer’s Assoc offering free educational series
The Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter is offering a free virtual education series to kick-off the new year. The programs are available to help those living with Alzheimer’s and their families understand what to expect so they can be prepared to meet the changes ahead and live well for as long as possible. The topics covered will range from what changes to expect…
Read MoreScranton, Rippey city councils appoint new members
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The city councils of Scranton and Rippey begin 2022 with new members following action taken at the December 2021 meetings. The Scranton city council selected Dave Dideriksen to fill the two-year opening. He has previously served on the council and ran for the mayor’s job in 2021. Jeremiah Geisler was picked for the four-year seat.…
Read MoreIA Hospital Association to award scholarships
Deadline to apply is March 31 The Iowa Hospital Association, through subsidiary the Iowa Hospital Education and Research Foundation (IHERF), will award 60 health care scholarships of up to $7,000 ($3,500 per year for up to two years) and $1,000 specific to emergency medical technology/technician certification programs. The goal of IHERF’s scholarship program is to fill Iowa health care positions…
Read MorePain clinic comes to Greene County Medical Center
Greene County Medical Center will offer a pain clinic beginning Jan. 5, 2022. Dr Keith Barnhill, CRNA, ARNP, PhD, and Dr Rich Jacobson, DNP, CRNA with Heartland Anesthesia will be on site the first and third Wednesdays of each month to perform an array of pain services. “Bringing a pain clinic to Greene County Medical Center is just another way…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
January 3, 2022 WISCONSIN HOLIDAY – Dale and Nancy Hananan traveled to Eau Claire, WI, to celebrate Christmas with Matthew and Heather Hanaman. Their daughter, Sarah, and family and others joined them on Dec. 26. Nancy and Dale drove to Superior to celebrate Sarah’s birthday with her family. Eight inches of snow fell overnight, so there were white days after…
Read MoreArlene Bigley – 1934 – 2021
A private memorial service will be held Jan. 8 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Alene Bigley, 87, of Jefferson. Words of comfort will be offered by Arlene’s son, the Rev David Bigley of the Church of the Nazarene. Honorary bearers will be Matthew Ernst, Alex Ernst, Tyler Ernst, Amanda Kramme, Katie Lloyd, Noah Bigley, Cameron Fleener and Shane…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Dec. 31
In Greene County district court Kage Tyler Gordon, 25, of Howell, NJ, pleaded not guilty Dec. 29 to a charge of child endangerment causing serious injury. In a separate case, Gordon pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit forcible felony (two counts), conspiracy to commit non-forcible felony, and conspiracy to commit aggravated misdemeanor. Trial dates were set for…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Dec. 31
In Greene County magistrate court cases were initiated during the week ending Dec. 31 against the following individuals: Ivy Heithoff of Jefferson, domestic abuse assault; John Taylor Roberts of Grand Junction, disorderly conduct; and Royce Christopher Gonnelly of Jefferson, theft- fifth degree.
Read MoreThink you’ve been exposed to Covid? This is what you should do…
As the holidays wind down, Greene County Medical Center and Greene County public health urge community residents to be cautious about the spread of Covid-19. After the holidays you may be exposed to Covid-19 or find that you have symptoms similar to that of Covid-19 and might be wondering what steps to take. On Dec. 27, 2021, the CDC updated…
Read MoreCovid numbers spike after Christmas
The number of Covid-19 cases in Greene County jumped in the past week, with 32 new cases diagnosed in the past seven days. As of Jan 3, 2022, Greene County public health director Becky Wolf reports a 7-day positivity rate for testing at 14.8 percent, up from 4.9 percent one week ago. The 14-day positivity rate is 9.3 percent. The…
Read MoreJefferson librarians ready for a new year
Staff at the Jefferson public library will again host a winter reading program for adults. The 2022 theme is “Words at Play”. The program will run Jan. 1- through March 19. More details and registration are available at the library. Winners in the December drawings at the library were Amber Thomas, Carol Christensen, Chris Nielson, Donna Wolterman, Jessica Chapman, Kate…
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