Babysitting Basics, a course for Greene County youngsters in grades 5-8, will be held Saturday, Oct. 26, from 9 am to 3:30 pm at the Greene County Extension office in Jefferson. Cost is $40 for all registrations received by Friday, Oct. 18. Class size is limited. If there is room, additional registrations will be accepted at a cost of $50.
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Family practice doctor joins McFarland Clinic’s Jefferson office
McFarland Clinic announced Oct. 4 that Jeffrey Richards, DO, will join McFarland Clinic’s family medicine department in November and will practice in the Jefferson office. Dr Richards completed his family medicine residency at UnityPoint Health Trinity Medical Center. He received his doctorate of osteopathic medicine at the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences.
Read MoreVaping-related illness cases rise in Iowa
Cases of severe respiratory illness associated with vaping continue to be reported across the U.S. and in Iowa. Nationwide, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 805 cases and 12 deaths. In Iowa, there have been 23 reported cases and no deaths.
Read MoreJCHS class of ’69 holds reunion
~by Kevin Wand for the class of ‘69 The Jefferson Community High School class of ’69 held its 50th reunion Sept. 20-21. Two steering committees planned the weekend activities and the online digital reunion yearbook. There were numerous activities from which to choose. One of the choices was to view the inside of a wind turbine. Several attempted the 265’…
Read MoreMurder mystery dinner will raise funds for public library
“Murder With Friends”, a murder mystery dinner, is coming up on four dates: October 25 or 26, or November 1 or 2. The 3-course dinners and deaths will take place at four stately manors in Jefferson. Organizer Ginny Showman says all proceeds will benefit the Jefferson public library, and describes the event as “an evening of dinner, danger, and intrigue”.…
Read MoreNew session of Matter of Balance starts Oct. 14
A new session of “A Matter of Balance” will be held Mondays and Thursdays, Oct. 14 through Nov. 7, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at the Greene County Community Center in Jefferson. The class is sponsored by Greene County Medical Center and Greene County public health. The class is for anyone who is concerned about falls, is interested in improving…
Read MoreRegistrations available for Greene Leadership 2019
Every three years Greene County Extension organizes an adult professional development program that builds dynamic leaders. Greene Leadership 2019 focuses on maximizing individual strengths and skills that translate to enhanced professional development and increased community involvement. Beginning Nov. 4 for four consecutive Monday evenings, this year’s workshops will cover a variety of topics.
Read MoreCommunity blood drive Oct. 8 in Jefferson
LifeServe Blood Center will hold a community blood drive Tuesday, Oct. 8, from 12:30 to 5:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way, in Jefferson. LifeServe Blood Center is the sole provider of blood to more than 120 hospitals across Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. In order to make sure LifeServe’s hospital partners’ needs are met, blood donors,…
Read More2019-20 energy assistance income guidelines told
Income guidelines for the 2019-20 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) have been announced. Applications for the program will be accepted on a first come/first served basis at the New Opportunities Greene County Family Development Center on N. Elm in Jefferson beginning Oct. 1 for households with an elderly/disabled member, or beginning Nov. 1 for others.
Read MoreMosquito/public health pest course Oct. 24
Register before Oct. 17 for fall commercial pesticide applicator training recertification Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County office will offer the Mosquito/Public Health Pest Management Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Thursday, Oct. 24. The program provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) can be seen at office locations across Iowa.
Read MoreOpen house to honor Lautner on her retirement
Vicky Lautner will be honored at an open house marking her retirement as Jefferson park and rec director at an open house Thursday, Oct. 3, from 3 to 5:30 pm at the Greene County Community Center. The open house is hosted by the park and recreation board. All are invited to attend and celebrate Lautner’s years of service.
Read MoreGarden Club adds art panels to Memorial Garden
A trio of original steel art panels were installed this week at the Memorial Garden on E. Lincoln Way, a project of the Jefferson Garden Club. Created by Shane Olson of Olson Iron Works from collaborative designs of Olson and Garden Club members Sue Lucht, Pat Rusnak and Jacque Andrew, the panels, each 8 feet tall and 2 feet wide,…
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