The very successful A Matter of Balance program, coordinated and taught by Greene County Medical Center’s public health nurses Laine Custer and Jill Juergensen, has a new class starting Monday, Nov. 21. The class meets for two hours every Monday and Thursday through Dec. 19 (with no class on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24). Classes will be held at the Greene…
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Reminder: 4-H enrollments due Nov. 15
All current 4-H members are reminded to finish the online re-enrollment process for the 2016-17 4-H year. The deadline for re-enrolling is by the close of business (4:30 pm) on Tuesday, Nov. 15. There will be a late fee of $25 if the online process and the enrollment fees are not turned in on time. If families are having difficulties…
Read More$1,000 ICAP grant to Scranton for playground upgrade
The city of Scranton was selected for a $1,000 grant from the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool (ICAP), the city’s property and casualty coverage provider. The ICAP grant, a special initiative in celebration of the Pool’s 30th anniversary, provides up to $1,000 per member for the purchase of select loss control and/or risk management items. Those items may include approved playground…
Read MoreGen. Society plans info meeting on cemetery software
When members of the Greene County Genealogical Society met last month with Jefferson city staff and council members regarding the city’s purchase of Grave Discover® software conversation turned to ways to get the cemetery administration software in the hands of those who manage township cemeteries.
Read MoreProm Closet offers dresses and more at no cost to girls
~by The Scranton Journal Every girl dreams of that special Prom Night — when she is beautiful and radiant in a dress that makes her look and feel like Cinderella. Unfortunately, sometimes the cost of the dresses and accessories is more than some families can afford. Help is available at The Prom Closet. Dona Tuel with assistance from Pastor Teri…
Read MoreFamily Feud coming to a stage near you
An abundance of laughter is guaranteed with Family Feud~Jefferson Edition takes the stage at History Boy Theatre Nov. 19. The local version of the long-running television game show, which asks contestants to name the most popular responses to survey questions, is hosted by Jefferson Matters: Main Street as a “FUNraiser.”
Read MoreBlood drives next Tuesday and Wednesday
LifeServe Blood Center will hold community blood drives in Jefferson and Scranton next week. Blood drives are slated for Tuesday, Nov. 8, from 12:30 to 5:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way, Jefferson; and Wednesday, Nov. 9, from 3 to 7 pm at the United Methodist Church, 1000 Lincoln St, Scranton.
Read MoreFate of St Brigid church still unknown
The future of St Brigid Catholic Church in Grand Junction remains in limbo. St Brigid Church is one of 40 churches named last March on a list of churches being considered to close or transition to oratory status by the Sioux City diocese as part of Ministry 2025. There are currently 108 churches; the diocese wants to reduce that number…
Read MoreMedical center adds up community benefits
Greene County Medical Center provided $658,263 in uncompensated care and health care services to the Greene County area. This figure comes from the recent Iowa Hospital Association’s (IHA) annual community benefits report and is based on 2015 figures. It includes $223,331 in charity care and $22,379 in free clinics.
Read MoreBeta Tau Delta, second graders go to Blank Park Zoo
Greene County second-grader Jessie Higgins (left) was one of 100 second-graders who experienced the Blank Park Zoo recently, compliments of Beta Tau Delta, the women’s sorority in Jefferson committed to raising funds for programs and projects to benefit young people in the county. The sorority provides chaperones and pays for all expenses for the annual trip to the zoo by all…
Read MorePlenty of Halloween fun in Jefferson
Super heroes, minions, princesses and zombies enjoyed the Halloween Triple Crown in Jefferson last Thursday. Some astute adults even saw Audrey Hepburn as she “shopped” for the best Halloween treats. More than 200 children attended the Jefferson park and recreation department’s party at the Greene County Community Center. According to JPRD director Vicky Lautner, that’s a record number of children…
Read MoreFall Festival, Cartoberfest in Rippey Saturday
Rippey will be a busy, fun place with a Fall Festival and Cartoberfest this Saturday, Oct. 29. Cars, trucks, motorcycles and tractors all looking their best will be on display on Main Street from 2 to 5 pm.
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