In late December, Rebecca Wolf of Scranton was named public health director for Greene County Medical Center’s public health department. Wolf replaces Cindy Kail who recently retired as the public health director and chief nursing executive for the medical center. Wolf has been with the public health department since 1989 and has served as supervisor for many health service programs. …
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JM:MS appoints Cochran, Roberts to board of directors
Jefferson Matters: Main Street has appointed two new members to its board of directors, Lynda Cochran and Amy Roberts. Cochran retired after 36 years as an administrative assistant at Jefferson-Scranton Middle School. She and her husband LeRoy have two grown children and two grandchildren. She serves a co-chair of the JM:MS promotion committee. Cochran is involved in the Greene County…
Read MoreA good haul at the Community Center
Jefferson park and recreation director Vicky Lautner (left) and assistant director Libby Towers (center) pushed a very full, very heavy grocery cart of non-perishable items from the Greene County Community Center to the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center food pantry last week. Nearly 300 items were donated in lieu of non-member daily fees at the Community Center from Dec.…
Read MoreMidland Power coop members to receive bill credits
Officials with Midland Power Cooperative announced Jan. 9 an unprecedented $750,000 year-end bill credit for its power customers. The announcement marks the second time in the Cooperative’s history that a year-end bill-credit has been issued, and surpasses the previous credit by a quarter of a million dollars.
Read MoreTop consumer complaint in 2013: Home mortgages
Top three consumer protection division complaints last year related to mortgages, debt collection & used vehicle sales DES MOINES – Troubles with home mortgages, debt collection practices and used vehicle sales topped the list of complaints consumers filed last year with the attorney general’s Consumer Protection Division. “The numbers show that many people who are struggling financially are struggling even…
Read MoreMiller urges free credit monitoring for Target customers
Target offers one free year of credit monitoring, in wake of massive data breach; Miller also warns of potential for additional scams DES MOINES – Attorney General Tom Miller urged Iowans who have shopped at Target stores or through the company’s website to seek free credit monitoring, offered by Target for one year, following the massive data breach the retailer…
Read MoreFairytales the theme of winter reading program
The magic begins when you pick up a book… “Believe…The Magic of Fairytales” is January’s theme in the Jefferson Public Library children’s department. Children can spy Cinderella’s slipper, Ariel’s fork (hairbrush), Aladdin’s magic lamp, and more during the “I Spy” contests. Children in grades 2-5 are invited to pick up a reading and activity packet and read about Rapunzel, Jack in the Beanstalk,…
Read MoreIt might not be Sochi, but Jefferson has ice skating
Next month ice skating will captivate Americans as the Winter Olympics claim the international spotlight. Figure skating, speed skating and ice hockey in far-away Sochi, Russia will hold our attention. A small but energetic group of Jefferson residents want folks to know that ice skating isn’t just for the Olympics, it’s for everyone, and it’s as close as Chautauqua Park…
Read MoreMany brave cold for free weekend at Community Center
Winger wins six month membership The Jefferson park and recreation department hosted a free weekend at the Greene CountyCommunity Center. Visitors were allowed to use the community center during regular hours on Saturday, Jan. 4, and Sunday, Jan. 5, without paying the usual daily fee. Even with bitter temperatures, the GCCC was a popular place to be both days, with more than 30…
Read MoreStill time to join New Year, New You Challenge
It’s not too late to join the New Year, New You Challenge at the Greene County Community Center. The challenge began Jan. 6, but anyone can join through the end of the month. The 2014 New Year, New You Challenge is a 12-week program that can be done by anyone, anywhere. Every two weeks, participants will be challenged with a…
Read MoreAPE Charity offers free non-surgical neutering of male dogs
Zeuterathon slated for Jan.18 in Ames Owners of male dogs can have them altered at no charge at a one day Zeuterathon Saturday, Jan. 18, in Ames. The event is sponsored by Animal Protection and Education (APE) Charity of Paton and Ark Charities, with help from the Iowa State University Pre-Vet Club.
Read MoreChildren’s vision screening in Churdan Jan. 15
The Churdan Public Library and the Churdan Lions Club will sponsor a free vision screening test for children 6 month to 5 years old Wednesday, Jan. 15, at about 9:30 am. The vision screening produces images of a child’s eyes to determine the presence of eye disorders and is 85-90 percent effective in detecting problems that can cause reduced vision. No physical…
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