Iowa Central Community College is proud to once again celebrate Native American Heritage Month with the return of the Native American Heritage Festival on Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 8:30 am to 1 pm in the Student Resource Center (SRC). The event will feature a walking gallery filled with Native artifacts, educational displays, videos, and traditional foods, offering students, faculty, staff, and community members a…
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Iowa farmers begin transition to fall field work
by Cami Koons, Iowa Capital DispatchNovember 3, 2025 Most farmers in Iowa are finished with corn and soybean harvest or have just a handful of acres left in the field, according to average harvest rates. Exact data is not available due to the ongoing government shutdown, which paused crop progress and condition reports from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. At…
Read MoreSimple calcium score saves life of local retired pharmacist
Bill and Martha Monroe have lived in Jefferson for more than 30 years, and Bill said he had always considered himself to be in good health. “At least that’s what I thought,” he said. As a retired pharmacist, Bill spent his entire career in healthcare, but he never knew about the importance of a calcium score test until it was…
Read MoreSHIIP counselors available to help answer Medicare open enrollment questions
Medicare open enrollment runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, and this year, in addition to routine changes, there may be some coming to Medicare Advantage Plans. Each year, qualified counselors with the Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) are on site at Greene County Medical Center to provide unbiased information about the plans available, answer questions and assist with finding…
Read MoreWatch the construction of MRI space at Greene County Medical Center
Greene County Medical Center CEO Chad Butterfield recently announced that construction progress is continuing as planned for the installation of a new, state-of-the-art Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine. “This is a milestone in the medical center’s commitment to providing cutting-edge diagnostic care for the people in the communities we serve,” Butterfield said. In an effort to keep patients, staff and…
Read MoreWait until after Oct 15 to prune oak trees
Recommendation of the Iowa DNR The best way to prevent the spread of oak wilt is to not prune any oak tree during the growing season. “It’s best to wait until after Oct. 15 to start pruning oak trees,” says Tivon Feeley, with the Iowa DNR’s forest health program. “You can prune your oaks all winter long with the goal…
Read MoreKiwanis supports Dolly Parton Imagination Library for Greene County children
The Kiwanis Club of Jefferson presented a $700 donation to Caring Hearts of West Central Iowa on Oct. 1 to help fund the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Greene County. Caring Hearts executive director Joellen Buerckley accepted the gift at the club’s weekly meeting. In Greene County, nearly 300 children are enrolled in the program, receiving free, age-appropriate books each…
Read MoreNational 4-H Week, Oct. 5-11
National 4-H Week is October 5-11, 2025. The theme this year is “Beyond Ready,” which emphasizes preparing youth for life and career through 4-H programs. It is dedicated to celebrating and inspiring 4-H members, volunteers, and alumni nationwide. That includes 6 million 4-H’ers, 3,500 educators, 500,000 volunteers, and 35 million alumni. They will be celebrating the 4-H mission which is…
Read MoreTime to renew off-highway vehicle registrations
Greene County recorder Deb McDonald shares the following information from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources: Off-highway vehicle owners can now renew their registrations for all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), off-road utility vehicles (ORVs), off-road motorcycles (ORM), and snowmobiles. The registration window opened Sept. 1 and closes Dec. 31, 2025.To renew a registration, visit any county recorder’s office, or go to the…
Read MoreFourth grade farm tour celebrates ag education
The Greene County Farm Bureau hosted its annual 4th gradefarm tour this Tuesday, Sept. 9, continuing a beloved tradition of hands-on agricultural education for local students. Held at the Juergensen family farm near Churdan, the event welcomed over 110 fourth grade students from across the county. Students rotated through 10 interactive learning stations, each designed to showcase a different aspect…
Read MoreSeptember is Responsible Gaming Education month
September is a month of new beginnings. The summer months are past, parents are sending their children back to school, and teachers and students are setting new goals. Regarding new beginnings for our youth, it is timely to mention that September is Responsible Gaming Education Month. With sports betting, online gambling activities, loot boxes, and esports, educating our children on…
Read MoreGenealogy Society meets Sept. 6
The Greene County Iowa Genealogy Society will meet Saturday, Sept. 6, at 10 am. Deborah Kucerak will lead the program, “Are We All Related?”. Our meeting room in the basement of the Jefferson public library, is handicapped accessible. Our reference library is open to public on Wednesday afternoons 1 – 3 and Saturday mornings 9 – 11. It is always…
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