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…
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Registrations 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,…
Read MoreChurdan library announces two events
The Churdan public library is hosting an informative program about Microsoft’s Windows 10 and its uses Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 9:30 am. Marcie Boerner of Webster-Calhoun Telephone will share her knowledge at 9:30 a.m. There is no charge and everyone is welcome to attend.
Read MoreAquatic, Forest and Right-of-Way CIC is Oct. 16
Register before Oct. 9 for fall commercial pesticide applicator training recertification Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County will host an Aquatic, Forest and Right-of-Way Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators on Wednesday, Oct. 16. The program provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) can be seen at office locations across Iowa.
Read MoreBur oak blight affecting Iowa oak trees
DES MOINES – If your oak tree seems to be losing its leaves early, it may be due to a disease called bur oak blight, caused by a fungus. This disease has been seen mostly in bur oak trees, but symptoms have also been found on swamp white oaks. Leaves on affected trees start to brown between late July and…
Read MoreWellmark rates McFarland Clinic #1 in quality and value
McFarland Clinic was rated #1 in quality and value by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, making it the third year of receiving the title. Since 2016, McFarland Clinic was rated #1 as determined by Wellmark’s 3M Value Index Score among participating Accountable Care Organizations (ACO). The VIS rating is based on scientific principles and a set of measures developed…
Read MoreCastro to speak in Jefferson Sunday
Secretary Julian Castro, a Democratic candidate for president, will hold a meet-and-greet Sunday, Sept. 22, at the Milwaukee Road depot on E. Lincoln Way in Jefferson. Doors will open at 2:30 pm with the program beginning at 3 pm. Castro, of San Antonio, TX, was the mayor of San Antonio when President Obama named him Secretary of Housing and Urban…
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