This year marks the 50th anniversary of Elderbridge Area Agency on Aging. Elderbridge has experienced many changes throughout the last 50 years, but one thing has remained the same and that is its mission to advocate for and empower older adults, caregivers, and those with disabilities to pursue independent healthy lives. Elderbridge is proud of where it came from and…
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Harris named Star District Advisor at FFA conference
Greene County agricultural educator Raelyn Harris was recognized as the Southwest Star District Advisor at the Iowa Agricultural Education Summer Conference held at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny June 23-26. During the annual IAAE banquet, Harris was recognized during the annual IAAE banquet. During her six years within the profession, Harris has served as the Southwest District’s representative on…
Read MoreRecycling program at Churdan library July 16
A representative of the Boone County Landfill will present a program at the Churdan public library Tuesday, July 16, at 6:30 pm. Best recycling practices to provide a safe environment for future generations will be shared. “Come early to enjoy ice cream sundae at 6 pm,” a library spokesperson said.
Read MoreHand therapy now at 21st Century Rehab at Greene County Medical Center
Tyler Ommen, occupational therapist at 21st Century Rehab in Greene County Medical Center, has been named a certified hand therapist (CHT). “This certification is at the top of the field for hand therapy,” Ommen explained. “It is the pinnacle of achievements in this area and something I have been aiming for over the past seven years, really since grad school.…
Read MoreChristensen re-elected to Midland Power board
Midland Power Cooperative members reelected three incumbent directors and one new director on June 27 at the co-op’s annual meeting held in Jefferson. District 1 Director Randy Christensen of Scranton, District 2 Director Jim Byriel, and District 3 Director Joel Skow all retained their seats, while Francis Buckel was elected in District 4 to replace Tom Ingebritson, who retired from…
Read MoreYard of the Month to Katie, Guy Richardson
A picturesque example of formal garden symmetry welcomes visitors to the manicured front lawn of Guy and Katie Richardson, 608 S. Chestnut St, the Jefferson Garden Club’s Yard of the Month for July 2024. Anchoring the east corners at the front of the lot are large beds of red Knock Out roses, miniature boxwoods, day lilies and beautifully mature hostas…
Read MoreLocal FFA officers attend training
Each year Southwest district and Iowa FFA officers plan and facilitate Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) conferences for FFA members in the Southwest district. Atlantic High School welcomed FFA chapters from all over the Southwest district on June 4. The Greene County FFA chapter had four members participate in this event: chapter president Kayla Frederick, vice president Elise Badger, sentinel…
Read MorePancake breakfast in GJ July 6
Grand Junction Fire & Rescue will serve their annual pancake breakfast Saturday, July 6, from 7 to 10 am at the Grand Junction Community Center. The menu includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, whole hog sausage, scrambled eggs, orange juice, milk and coffee. Cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 5-12, and children younger than 5 eat free.
Read MoreTunes & Treats July 4 in Churdan
The Churdan public library will host the Town and Country Band for the annual Tunes & Treats Fourth of July celebration in the city park. The library staff and trustees will serve treats – ice cream sundaes, brownies a la mode or root beer floats – starting at 6:30 pm. Free will donations will be accepted. The Town & Country…
Read MoreRegister by July 3 to be part of Jeff city-wide garage sale
A Jefferson city-wide garage sale is slated for Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13. Recommended sale times are Friday from 4 to 7 pm and Saturday from 8 am to noon. Households that want to be listed on the garage sale map should contact Jefferson Matters: Main Street by July 3.
Read MoreGenealogical Society meets July 6
The Greene County Iowa Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, July 6, at 10 am in the basement of the Jefferson public library. The program will be about citizenship and what is required to become a citizen. The basement is handicapped accessible and air conditioned! Members and non-members are welcome. The reference room is staffed every Wednesday afternoon 1-3 and Saturday…
Read MoreGolf tourney raises funds for medical center foundation, Bell Tower Festival
Golfers gathered at the Jefferson Community Golf Course during the Bell Tower Festival for the annual Greene County Medical Center Foundation Golf Tournament Friday, June 7. It was the third consecutive year the tournament has been part of the festival. “What a fun way for our players to immerse themselves in the wide variety of activities that take place over…
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