The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library invite all members and the public to the annual Friend of the Year reception Thursday, Oct. 6, at 7 pm at the library. The recipient of the annual Friend of the Year award will be announced, with the reception following. “We enjoy this opportunity to recognize and show our appreciation to an individual who…
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Scranton fall clean-up set for Oct. 8
The annual fall clean-up in Scranton is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 8. Folks will need to get up early and get to work to take advantage of the opportunity with the dumpster located in the City Hall parking lot from 6 – 8 am.
Read MoreFlu shot clinics Friday
Greene County public health will hold a pair of community flu shot clinics this Friday, Sept. 30. The earlier clinic will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 am at St Brigid Parish Center in Grand Junction. The later clinic will be held from 1 to 3 pm at the Rippey library.
Read MoreLocal history comes to Jeff Telecom Channel 9 Cablevision
The history of Greene County, as it’s been presented by the Historical Society in recent months, is the topic of an education series presented on Jefferson Telecom’s Channel 9 cablevision. The series begins Sept. 30 and runs through Jan. 1, with most of the segments being Friday and Sunday. All segments start at 6 pm.
Read MoreGJ pool project competing for Community Kickstarter grant
The Grand Junction pool committee has applied for funds from the Wellmark Foundation’s Community Kickstarter grants program. The program is designed to help communities become healthier places to live, work, learn and play.
Read MoreOpen house marks completion of medical center expansion project
Attendance was good last Thursday evening when staff at Greene County Medical Center hosted a campus-wide open house to showcase the new and renovated areas there. The open house marked the completion of a two phase, $22.5 million expansion/renovation project. Of that, $4 million was raised locally by a volunteer committee in a capital campaign, “Investing in Tomorrow’s Care.” Donations…
Read MoreChurdan library attains accreditation
The State Library of Iowa has announced that the Churdan public library has met the conditions for state accreditation as outlined in “In Service to Iowa: Public Library Standards Sixth Edition.”
Read MoreConsumer alert from AG Tom Miller about Yahoo passwords
Company discloses 2014 breach of more than half-billion accounts DES MOINES – Attorney General Tom Miller urges Iowans with Yahoo accounts to review other usernames, passwords and security questions they may use, in the wake of the company’s announcement of what may be one of the largest data breaches ever.
Read MorePlaque walk features seven historic presentations
About 80 persons strolled around the courthouse square Sunday and heard presentations about seven nominees to be honored with a bronze plaque on one of the brick pedestals.
Read MoreFlu vaccine clinics start this week
Drive-up, after work convenience this Wednesday Football, soup suppers and flu shot clinics are three sure indicators that it’s autumn. The public health department at Greene County Medical Center is holding the first of its community flu shot clinics this coming week.
Read MoreLansman to speak at ‘Community Conversations’ Oct. 6
Teresa Lansman of New Opportunities will lead the ‘Community Conversations’ series Thursday, Oct. 6. 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.
Read MoreKristie Hurley joins RSVP 55+ staff
The RSVP 55+ volunteer program will host an open house Wednesday, Sept. 28, at the Greene County Extension & Outreach office to introduce Kristie Hurley as the new Greene County volunteer coordinator. As the Greene County RSVP volunteer coordinator, Hurley will plan, develop and implement volunteer services delivered by county residents age 55 and older. The grocery assistance program (GAP),…
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