Every day, we come across Iowa stories depicting instances of elder neglect or abuse: cases where gangrene leads to amputations, narratives of individuals choking on their saliva, and accounts of people left freezing outside in the cold of winter. A federal report shows Iowa as 49th AMONG THE STATES with a ratio of nursing home inspectors to care facilities. The…
Read MoreDay: January 3, 2024
In the neighborhood
RIPPEY LIBRARY Website: www.rippey.lib.ia.us / E-mail: rippeyli@windstream.net / Online Catalog: https://www.rippey.lib.ia.us/ Cara McCoy, librarian Hours: Sunday and Monday closed; Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 2-5 pm; Wednesday: 2-6 pm; Saturday: 9 -11 a.m. Upcoming Events – Children’s Stoytime: Every Tuesday and Storytime craft available all week! Jan. 9 – Numbers; Jan. 16 — Martin Luther King Jr; Tween / Teen Hangout Wednesdays at…
Read MoreScranton library news
Happy New Year! January events for the Marchant Memorial Library: January 8 – Snowman and Snowflake decorations at 2:30 pm. January 15 – No school day. Patrons of all ages are invited to our first “Sticker Palooza”. Bring in any stickers you don’t want and trade them for new ones anytime between 1 and 6 pm. January 22 – Candy…
Read MoreEMT class, ‘take & bake’ classes start soon at Career Academy
People interested in earning an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) license to assist with ambulance and rescue units in the area have the opportunity to take classes this year. Iowa Central Community College and the Greene County Career Academy in Jefferson will hold classes beginning on Jan. 11 and running through April 12. Classes meet in person on Thursdays from 6…
Read MoreVeterans gather for holiday party
A veterans outreach holiday party was held Thursday, Dec. 14, at the Jefferson Elks Lodge. Greene County veterans could invite one guest to the event with approximately 120 people in attendance. A meal was served by the Lidderdale Country Store and music provided by Greene County Veterans Affairs director Mike Bierl. After the meal and music, a veterans venefits…
Read MoreLetter to the editor: ‘Thanks’ from the Elks
Letter to the Editor: I would like to thank the Jefferson businesses that contributed prizes to the Jefferson Elks annual Christmas Dinner. Without your support, we couldn’t do this for the Bingo after the meal. We would also like to thank all the volunteers that gave up their Christmas Day to prepare, serve and clean up. Thanks also to the…
Read MoreExtension slates Lunch & Learn with financial planning tips for new year
Greene County Extension office will be offering a Lunch & Learn event Wednesday, Jan. 17, from 12 to 1 pm with Ryan Stuart, Extension’s newest family wellbeing specialist. Stuart is an Accredited Financial Counselor® and will be leading a discussion on financial planning tips for the new year. Some of the topics that will be covered include: creating financially SMART…
Read MoreCounty supervisors start new year on a good note
The Greene County supervisors got a bit of good news at their Jan. 2, the first meeting of the new year. After a closer look, courthouse custodian Tony Janssen determined the water on the basement floor the supervisors heard about last week hadn’t come up from a broken pipe, but from cracked return line on the boiler. Although the supervisors…
Read MoreView from My Window – Summer food program for kids
~a column by Mary Weaver I hope you had a joyous Christmas, and the year 2024 will be a positive one for you and your loved ones. Many of us did not see the impactful news release given on Friday afternoon, Dec. 22. Our children and grandchildren were gathering that afternoon at our home for our family’s Christmas weekend. The…
Read MoreCommunity blood drive Jan. 9 in Jefferson
Winter may bring us frosty mornings and snow-covered landscapes, but it also brings a unique opportunity to make a real impact in our community. As the temperature drops and we find ourselves bundled up against the chill, it’s important to remember that there’s “snow” one like blood donors. By donating blood during the winter months, you can be someone’s best…
Read MoreMonthei to run for county sheriff
Shane Monthei today announced his intention to challenge incumbent county sheriff Jack Williams in the November 2024 general election. “Fellow Greene County residents, “My name is Shane Monthei and I am excited to share with you my intentions to run for Greene County sheriff in the upcoming election. “I was raised right here in Greene County, graduating from Jefferson-Scranton High…
Read More21st Century Rehab offers free exams Jan. 22-26
It is not at all unusual for people to make New Year’s resolutions that center on improving their health. Whether they want to lose a few pounds, firm and tone, work on reducing the impact of a chronic illness or just want to focus on feeling better, it all begins with laying the groundwork of a solid plan. 21st Century…
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