The pillars recently installed in the decorative planters around Jefferson’s downtown square are the result of a unique partnership between Jefferson Matters: A Main Street and Chamber Community’s design team and local students. The design team continues to beautify the downtown by filling the planters every season. Originally, there was no center support in the planters. The design team realized…
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Let’s review what we know about strokes
Editor’s note: Greene County Medical Center provided the following information about strokes as a public service. A stroke is a life-threatening condition that occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted by a clogged or burst artery. This deprives the brain of blood and oxygen, causing brain cells to die. A stroke can cause damage to parts of the…
Read MoreWeather outlook topic at first Ag Coffee, Nov. 2
Greene County Extension & Outreach is hosting a series of Ag Coffee events, bringing farmers and other agriculture professionals together for an informal discussion on current ag topics. The first Ag Coffee will be Wednesday, Nov. 2, from 9 to 10:30 am at the Greene County Extension & Outreach meeting room. The November topic will be Weather Outlook, presented by…
Read MoreExtension slates fumigation CIC
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County office will host a Fumigation Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial and private fumigant pesticide applicators on Tuesday, Nov. 15. The program provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) can be seen at office locations across Iowa. The local attendance site is Greene County Extension office meeting…
Read MoreLocal Legion post achieves membership goal
Commander Kenneth Arbuckle of Floyd W Brown American Legion Post 11 of Jefferson was recently presented with a certificate of appreciation signed by Legion National Commander Paul E Dillard. The certificate was for Post #11 successfully achieving 100 percent of its annual membership goal for the 2022 membership year. Arbuckle comments that it takes a veteran’s loyal commitment to this…
Read MoreJamaica library plans Halloween party
The Jamaica public library will host a Halloween party for children Friday, Oct. 28, at 2 pm at the library. The event will feature a Halloween-themed story time, costume contest, crafts, treats and take- home bags full of fun stuff for kids. The costume contest will offer prizes for both boys and girls in two age divisions: 6 and under…
Read MoreJPRD tells upcoming programs
Youngsters ages 2 years through fifth grade are invited to a come-and-go Halloween party Thursday, Oct. 27, from 3:45 to 5 pm at the Greene County Community Center. Fun games, prizes and treats will part of the event. There is no charge. Pre-registration is encouraged but not mandatory. Girls in grades PreK through 6 can start their basketball season at…
Read MoreJPRD plans special fun for day off school
The Jefferson park and recreation department has planned activities for Monday, Oct. 24, a day of no school for area students. Laser tag will be played in the Community Center gym from 10 to 11:30 am by students in grades 2-3, and from 1:30 to 3 pm by students in grades 4-6. The activity is limited to 16 players in…
Read MoreProducers encouraged to donate grain to medical center foundation
The Greene County Medical Center Foundation is pleased to renew their partnerships with agricultural producers who wish to support local healthcare through the gift of grain. Significant tax savings can be realized by replacing cash gifts to charitable organizations with that of a commodity. There is no recognized income, but the charitable deduction is limited to basis, which is ordinarily…
Read MoreRam Bakery open for season
The students at Greene County High School are kicking off the 44th season of Ram Restaurant and Bakery. During the fall months they offer beginner courses to teach students the basics so they can take classes like Ram Restaurant or Bistro. Currently the bakery class is in the cookie and bar unit and they have opened up the Coffee Shop…
Read MoreIowa DOT warns drivers to watch for deer
Harvest season is upon us. With crops coming out of the fields, the Iowa Department of Transportation is starting to see more activity with deer running amok sometimes finding themselves on Iowa roads. In 2021, 7,699 vehicle crashes with animals were reported. Because so many deer/vehicle crashes result in only property damage to the vehicle, many are not reported. However,…
Read MoreApplicator’s course slated for Nov. 9
Iowa State University and Outreach Greene County office will host an Ornamental and Turf Applicators Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Wednesday, Nov. 9. The program provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) can be seen at office locations across Iowa. The course runs from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The registration fee is…
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