Sarah Jaschen, professional outreach coordinator for the Iowa Donor Network, will lead the ‘Community Conversations’ series Thursday, Dec. 1. The monthly series is hosted by Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way, in Jefferson. Fellowship and snacks will be available a 5 pm and the discussion will begin at 5:30.
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Midland Power launches community solar program
Midland Power Cooperative members officially have an affordable and flexible way to benefit from solar power, as the cooperative has begun construction on their first community solar array. The 150 kW (AC) utility-size solar site is under construction at the Iowa Falls Service Center location, and will include more than 500 high-performance solar panels that Midland Power members can subscribe…
Read MoreNorthey encourages Iowans to consider an Iowa grown Christmas tree
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey again encourages Iowans to consider choosing a fresh, Iowa grown Christmas tree to decorate their home this holiday season. “Selecting a fresh Christmas tree can be part of a great family tradition and is an opportunity to connect with an Iowa farmer and support the local economy,” Northey said. “Iowa is fortunate to have more…
Read MoreDAISY Award to Carol Christensen
Carol Christensen, RN, a nurse in the long term care unit at Greene County Medical Center, was honored with as the sixth DAISY Award recipient at a ceremony Wednesday morning at the medical center.
Read MoreGarden Club preparing for Tour of Homes
There will be a variety of houses on this year’s Jefferson Garden Club Tour of Homes ranging from early 1900s Craftsman to 1950 and 1970 ranch. The four homes will all be decorated for Christmas by Dec. 3 and ready to show their “Christmas Collections,” this year’s theme. The Tour of Homes takes place from noon to 4 pm.
Read MoreLocal Interact Club marks anniversary Friday
Members of the Interact Club at Greene County High School will celebrate the 19th anniversary of the club’s charter this Friday. Local Rotarians and Interact members will hand out Bunker’s Dunkers donut holes to the entire student body and staff between 7:45 and 8:15 am. Students will have the opportunity to take pictures and selfies in front of the Rotary banner.
Read MoreGreene County Extension celebrates 100th anniversary
About 100 persons gathered Sunday evening at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds to celebrate the centennial of Greene County Extension & Outreach. Greene County Extension council member Doug Rieder was emcee. Extension council chair Tom Heater introduced Robert Dodds, assistant vice president for county services, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. He congratulated Greene County on behalf of…
Read MoreStudents honor veterans with breakfast, cards and applause
Students at Greene County and Paton-Churdan along with veterans and members of the communities marked Veterans Day last Friday. At Greene County High School the National Honor Society hosted a breakfast for veterans and there was an all-school assembly first thing in the morning.
Read MoreAbsentee ballot request forms available for Iowa beef checkoff referendum
Referendum to be held Nov. 30 in county Extension offices Absentee ballots are available to eligible beef producers who wish to participate in the referendum on whether the $.50 per head Iowa beef checkoff should be reinstated. The referendum will be held Nov. 30.
Read MorePheasants Forever raises funds for local habitat
~by The Scranton Journal More than 100 pheasant hunters and friends joined the Greene County Pheasants Forever chapter for its annual fundraising banquet Friday evening in Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds in Jefferson.
Read MoreDAISY Award ceremony at medical center Nov. 16
Greene County Medical Center will honor its sixth DAISY Award winner on Wednesday, Nov. 16, at 10 am in the education center classroom. Nominees being recognized at the award ceremony are long term care nurses Carol Christensen and Maria Bretey, case manager Allie Hamilton, and acute nurse Jodi Schroeder.
Read More‘Back The Blue’ light bulbs at Farm Bureau office
To show support for local law enforcement, the Greene County Farm Bureau and Farm Bureau Financial Services have begun a “Back The Blue” campaign. Farm Bureau is providing free blue light bulbs to Greene County residents and is encouraging homeowners to switch out their traditional porch/front door lights for the blue bulbs.
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