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.
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Beta 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.
Read MoreCountry schools topic of Historical Society program Nov. 5
Marilynn Hoskinson, who attended one, will tell the story ~by Chuck Offenburger for the Greene County Historical Society Sometimes when Marilynn Hoskinson, of Jefferson, thinks back on how she started her education in the “Hardin No. 6” country school, west of Spring Lake Park, she is still amazed at the job that her teacher Miss Liberty Maye Mattson was asked to do.
Read MoreFuture of St Brigid to be known this weekend
For many Grand Junction residents, it’s not only their school that might be closed, but their church as well. The fate of St Brigid Catholic Church will finally be known this weekend following eight months of uncertainty.
Read MoreNotice: Ghosts, princesses and super heroes in Jefferson Thursday
All area youngsters are invited to Jefferson for Halloween fun this Thursday, Oct. 27. The Halloween trifecta begins with the Jefferson park and recreation department’s come-and-go party at the Greene County Community Center. Registration will begin at 3:45 pm, with the party from 4 to 5 pm. With help from the Greene County High School Interact Club children ages 2…
Read More4-H members, adult volunteers recognized
More than 115 people were present to see Greene County 4-H members, as well as 4-H volunteers and financial sponsors, be recognized during the annual Greene County 4-H awards ceremony held Sunday, Oct. 16, at Deal’s Orchard west of Jefferson. Record books submitted by 4-H members were evaluated by volunteers who decided on the final awards, recognizing outstanding record books…
Read MoreHabitat slates garage sale Oct. 28-29
The Heart of Iowa Habitat for Humanity is holding its first ever garage sale to benefit its home repair program. The sale will be held Friday, Oct. 28, from 4 to 6 pm and Saturday, Oct. 29, from 8 to 11 am at the Habitat office in Jefferson, 114 S. Chestnut St.
Read MoreLots of Socks annual drive in progress
RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program is holding its eighth annual Lots of Socks and More drive Oct. 17-31. Drop boxes are located in libraries, businesses, and churches throughout Jefferson, Rippey, Grand Junction, Scranton, Paton, and Churdan.
Read MoreSpecial evening planned at Ram Restaurant
Students in the hospitality class at Greene County High School invite the community to “An Evening at Ram Restaurant” Saturday, Oct. 29. Along with a three-course dinner that’s nothing like “school food,” diners will be the first to enjoy the new décor at the student-operated Ram Restaurant. The update was paid for with funds received from the Grow Greene County…
Read MoreTickets on sale now for Holiday Tour of Homes
Tickets for the 2016 Jefferson Garden Club’s Holiday Tour of Homes are now on sale. Four Jefferson homes decorated to showcase this year’s theme, Christmas Collections, will be held Saturday, Dec. 3, from noon to 4 pm.
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