Greene County Extension & Outreach is hosting a series of Ag Coffee events, bringing farmers and other agricultural professionals together for an informal discussion on current Ag topics. The first ag coffee program is slated for Friday, Dec. 13, from 9:30 to 11 am, at the Greene County Extension office meeting room. December’s topic will be the market outlook, presented…
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Cataract surgeries at Greene County Medical Center
Dr Steven Anderson with Wolfe Eye Clinic of Ames will perform cataract surgeries at Greene County Medical Center over the course of the next several months.“The previous Wolfe Eye Clinic cataract surgeon who served patients at Greene County Medical Center relocated to another state earlier this year,” explained Greene County Medical Center chief medical officer Dr Laurie Connolly. “We are…
Read MoreConcert, open house at St Pat’s
All Strings Attached of Carroll will perform Sunday, Dec. 1, at 3 pm at St Patrick historic church, 449 E Ave, Churdan. The concert will be preceded by an open house at the church at 2 pm. All are welcome.
Read MoreHistorical Society plans annual meeting, holiday lunch
The Greene County Historical Society will hold its annual meeting and holiday lunch Friday, Dec. 6, at noon at the Greenewood Center, 401 W. Greenewood Rd, in Jefferson. Greene County High School music students led by band director Wes Anderson will provide entertainment. Following lunch, four new Historical Society board members will be announced at the annual meeting, which will…
Read MoreGenealogy Society to meet Dec. 7
The Greene County Iowa Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, Dec. 7 at 10 am in the handicap accessible basement meeting room at the Jefferson public library. Shirley Haupert will be present to explain the operation and needs of the Action Resource Center (ARC – food pantry). All members are encouraged to bring non-perishable items to the meeting as a donation…
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Charles “Chuck” Derry of rural Rippey will celebrate his 90th birthday Dec. 4. Friends can send him cards at his son Jim’s home, 6689 River Bend Drive, Johnston, IA 50131.
Read MoreARNP in gastroenterology to hold monthly office hours at Greene County Medical Center
Medical staff at Greene County Medical Center has announced Karen Luken, ARNP with the Iowa Digestive Disease Center (IDDC) of Clive (pictured, left) will begin seeing patients in Jefferson the third Wednesday of each month, beginning Nov. 20. “We are pleased to have a provider with an extensive background in gastrointestinal medicine joining our list of specialists at Greene County…
Read MoreAmerican Legion honors veterans
Members of American Legion Post #11 visit local nursing homes annually on Veterans Day. Members give a brief Veterans Day speech followed by a presentation of a small gift to each veteran. This year the veterans received a personalized flashlight with their name on it along with their service branch. Each facility then has cake and punch for their residents.
Read MoreMedical Center Auxiliary slates holiday fundraisers
Greene County Medical Center Auxiliary members have already spent weeks planning for the 2024 holiday season, and they are ready to help make spirits bright with special décor, gift ideas and tasty treats. “This is a busy time of year for all of our Auxiliary members as we kick off the Holiday of Lights, expand the Gift Garden gift shop…
Read MoreExtension slates private pesticide applicator CICs
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County office will be offering two opportunities to attend the Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Course (P-CIC), led by Extension field agronomist Mike Witt. The first session is scheduled for Dec. 3, 2024, at 1:30 pm at the Greene County Fairground, Clover Hall. The course will be offered again on March 6, 2025,…
Read MorePrayer gathering the eve of Election Day
There will be an ecumenical prayer gathering Monday, Nov. 4, from 6:30 to 7 pm at Thomas Jefferson Gardens to pray for voters on Election Day. Prayer will be offered for the future of our country as well as for victims of recent natural disasters. The ecumenical program is offered to everyone in the community.
Read MoreGreene County Community Foundation supports Rippey
$104,211 funded since 2006 The Greene County Community Foundation (GCCF) has been generous to the city of Rippey by funding 26 unique projects over the past 18 years. The organizations that have sought these funds over the years are Rippey public library, Rippey fire department, and Friends of Rippey. They have brought vital improvements to their community in a variety…
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