The Jefferson park and recreation department is accepting registrations for several upcoming programs including tumbling and a cooking workshop.
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Income guidelines told for home energy assistance program
Income guidelines for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) have been announced. Applications for the program will be accepted on a first come/first served basis at the New Opportunities Greene County Family Development Center on N. Elm in Jefferson beginning Oct. 1 for households with an elderly/disabled member, or beginning Nov. 1 for others.
Read MoreMcFarland Clinic specialist offers new procedure for enlarged prostate
Condition impacts one in four men by age 55 AMES – McFarland Clinic urologist Dr. Damon Dyche has begun treating patients with a new innovative treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate. The new treatment called UroLift® System is designed to relieve symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate, while preserving sexual function. Dr Dyche will present…
Read MorePaton-Churdan tells homecoming plans
Paton-Churdan will step away from a long tradition of Sunday evening homecoming coronations. The 2017 homecoming queen and king will be crowned Friday, Sept. 23, at 11 am at the school. A pep rally will precede coronation at 10:30 am. A community/school-wide tailgate party will follow coronation. Parents and members of the community are asked to RSVP by Wednesday for…
Read MoreGreene County homecoming court named
Greene County High School seniors voted earlier this week for members of the 2017 homecoming court.
Read MorePlanning begins for 2017 Relay for Life
Planning for the 2017 Relay for Life of Greene County will start at a meeting Thursday, Sept. 15, at 5 pm at the Jefferson Matters: Main Street office at 110 W. Lincoln Way in Jefferson.
Read MoreRed Barn Home & Craft Show is this Saturday
The annual Red Barn Home and Craft Show returns this weekend for a Saturday-only event. The event, which for decades has been a favorite fall event in the area, is being hosted again this year by the Greene County Fair Association. It will be held at the Greene County Fairgrounds, with more than 50 vendors planning to bring not only high quality…
Read MoreLibrary Friends annual used book sale starts Sept. 17
The Jefferson Friends of the Library invite all booklovers to mark their calendars and set their Smartphones for the Friends’ annual fall used book sale.
Read MoreFirst responders and military service honored at Heroes Dinner
Judy Bradshaw, director of the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy and former Des Moines chief of police, spent time reflecting on the events of Sept. 11, 2001, when she spoke to about 130 military personnel, veterans, first responders and their spouses at the Elks’ annual Heroes Dinner Sunday. She said it was not a coincidence that the attack was on 9-11,…
Read MoreGrow Greene County provides $18,200 to Dallas County Foundation
Members of Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation were at the Dallas County Foundation’s annual awards banquet at the Hotel Pattee in Perry Sept. 13 when $111,085 was awarded in a total of 21 grants. The Dallas County Foundation, comparable to the Greene County Community Foundation, distributes gaming proceeds to charitable and community betterment projects. The Foundation’s funding stream swelled by…
Read MoreCancer support groups meet next week
Cancer support groups led by survivor Sharon Stalder will end a summer hiatus and begin meeting next week. Groups will meet Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 7 pm at Christ Lutheran Church in Jefferson and Thursday, Sept. 22, at 4 pm at the Marchant Memorial Library in Scranton.
Read MoreJefferson Matters awards mini-grants
Jefferson Matters: Main Street has awarded mini-grants of up to $250 to business owners in Jefferson’s Main Street district who made improvements to their exterior. Design committee volunteers actually completed some of the work so these projects could be finished this summer.
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