RSVP 55+ has received funds through County Community Foundation grants in Greene, Boone, and Guthrie Counties and has partnered with Samaritans Feet Seniors, a project that centers around balance and falls prevention. The grants have allowed the purchase of a certain number of shoes that will be given at no cost to registered individuals aged 60 and older and disabled adults who…
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Crockpot meal prep event will begin National 4-H Week
ISU Greene County Extension & Outreach is hosting a make-and-take meal event to start off National 4-H Week. Join the Greene County staff Monday, Oct. 7, from 10 am to noon in the Greene County Extension office meeting room. This is a come-and-go crockpot meal that will take 10-15 minutes to assemble. Staff will help participants create a meal to…
Read MoreLocal retired ISP trooper publishes stories of his work
After retirement from a long career in law enforcement, Greene County resident Robert Hurley decided to write a book. Hurley had kept a journal of his experiences in law enforcement across 36 years, starting with his service in the Air Force as security police in Japan 1969-1973, through years in the police department in La Vista, NE, 1973-1979, then graduation…
Read MoreMedical center urges all to LEARN suicide prevention skills
September is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. This is a time to remember those who have lost their lives, to offer support and acknowledgement to those who have attempted or thought of suicide and those whose lives have been impacted. It is also a time to educate ourselves. “It is likely suicide will touch many of our lives,” said…
Read MoreJeff Telecom shares info about the importance of high speed internet, fiber connections to students
As the new school year begins, Jefferson Telecom wants to remind families of the vital role that high-speed internet plays in supporting students’ academic success. With the increasing reliance on online resources, homework assignments, and virtual learning, having a reliable and fast Internet connection at home is more important than ever. Why high-speed internet matters – In today’s digital age,…
Read MoreGrand Junction library to host program about Botswana
The enchanting land of Botswana as framed through the popular book series The No. 1 Ladies Private Detective Agency will be presented as a photo travelogue by Lillian Robinson on Sunday, Aug. 25, at 2 pm at the Grand Junction public library. Author Alexander McCall Smith wrote the initial book in the series, The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, in…
Read MoreCedar Valley Honor Flights topic of Churdan library fundraiser, program
There is a special program featuring the Cedar Valley Honor Flights at the Churdan public library Saturday, Aug. 24, at 6:30 pm. Prior to the program there will be a light sandwich and salad meal served from 5:30 to 6:15. The free will donation will be used for ongoing operating library expenses. Since 2011, more than 3,000 Iowa veterans have…
Read MoreGreene County FFA places second in FFA equestrian team award
Awards to other county residents The Iowa State Fair took place Aug. 8 through the 18th, bringing plenty of opportunities for talented individuals to showcase their work for the chance to bring home prizes. On Tuesday and Wednesday prior to the fair, and Thursday, Aug. 8 (the first day of the fair), the FFA Horse Show was judged, with Madison…
Read MoreScranton tractor ride draws many enthusiasts
Forty-one drivers drove classic tractors in the annual Scranton tractor ride last Saturday morning. Organized by Dawn Rudolph, the route went south, stopping in Bayard at Landus for a mid-morning break. The cool weather was appreciated by the drivers and riders. The event started and ended at the Scranton Community Center.
Read MoreReduce dementia risk by up to 70 percent
According to the World Health Organization, more than 55 million people suffer from some form of dementia. They predict this number will double every 20 years. What steps would you be willing to take to reduce your risk? Area residents are doing this by participating in an educational opportunity led by Greene County public health. Registration is now open for…
Read MoreYard of the Month honor to Deb, Shane Monthei
Set against a backdrop of quiet woods, perennials of all colors and descriptions create a cheerful array at the home of Deb and Shane Monthei on W. Russell St, the Jefferson Garden Club’s Yard of the Month for August 2024. Tall purple liatris, bright yellow coreopsis and rudbeckia, pink hibiscus and foxglove, daylilies of several colors, Asiatic lilies and…
Read MoreP.E.O. tells winners of Hazel Brown Zachar scholarships
Recent 2024 graduates of Greene County Community School District, Olivia Hoyt, Georgia Osterson and Ellie Knippers, were recipients of the Hazel Brown Zachar P.E.O. scholarships. The three graduates were awarded over $1,800 each in college scholarships by the Hazel Brown Zachar endowment fund through P.E.O. International Foundation. Hazel Brown graduated from Jefferson High School in 1939 as valedictorian and had…
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