Greene County employees, direct staff providers, and all community members who wish to participate are offered free C3 de-escalation training. De-escalation can be used to improve staff skills, increase self-management of the general public, and promote calm in what could turn into a dangerous confrontation.
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Farm Bureau holds member appreciation picnic
Greene County Farm Bureau held a member appreciation picnic Tuesday evening, July 30 at Clover Hall in Jefferson. Approximately 90 members attended and enjoyed a catered meal by Lidderdale Country Store. County president James Holz welcomed everyone and introduced board members in attendance, office staff, and financial services agents.
Read MoreWebb House opens Friday after summer break
The Webb House will reopen Friday Aug. 9, with a water park celebration featuring a huge water slide. Children in grades K-5 will be welcome with an adult from 3 to 5 pm. Day care centers and providers can bring their children to play during the day. Students in grades 6-8 are invited from 6 to 9 pm for a…
Read MoreRegistration for youth football closes Aug. 13.
Registration for the Greene County Youth Athletic Association (GCYAA) 2019 fall youth football program is open now through Aug. 13. Registration is online at www.gcyaa.org The program is for players entering grades 3-6. Third and fourth graders will learn football fundamentals playing flag football. The registration fee is $65 per athlete.
Read MoreTaser demo postponed to Sept. 13
Jefferson police captain Heath Enns reports that although the National Night Out events planned for Aug. 6 didn’t work out, the Taser demonstration will still take place. The Taser demonstration is now slated for Friday, Sept. 13, during halftime of the Ram varsity football game.
Read MoreGenealogy Society meets Saturday
The Greene County Genealogy Society will hold its regular meeting on Saturday, Aug. 3, in the basement meeting room of the Jefferson public library. Larry Vodenik will share with the group pictures and comments on earlier days in Rippey, Angus and other nearby communities. The meeting will begin at 10 am. Everyone is welcome and the meeting room is handicapped…
Read MoreCael Fisher tells of Boys State experience
Cael Fisher, who will soon start his senior year at Greene County High School, admits he was at first reluctant to attend Boys State, but said, “I’m so glad I stepped out of my comfort zone and did.” American Legion Boys State was held June 9-14 at Camp Dodge. He was sponsored by Post 11 of Jefferson, and he spoke…
Read MoreIowa pheasant population survey begins Aug. 1
The extent of impact that a cold and snowy late winter and heavy rains and flooding in April and May had on pheasant nesting success will likely be seen when the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conducts its annual pheasant counts. The statewide survey takes place Aug. 1-15.
Read MoreCentral Christian slates VBS
Also free backpack give-away and garage sale Saturday Central Christian Church is hosting a vacation Bible school Wednesday, July 31 through Friday, Aug.2, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm each evening. All youngsters ages pre-K and older are invited. A meal is included, and participants will enjoy music, games, crafts and service projects during this free program.
Read MoreEle. counselor speaker at Community Conversation
The monthly Community Conversations series continues this month with Greene County elementary school counselor Teresa Skalla discussing “Kids of Trauma” and what our community can do to help all children. Community Conversations is held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 Lincoln Way, in Jefferson. Fellowship with refreshments will begin at 5 pm, with Skalla’s presentation at 5:30. All are welcome.
Read MoreRotary’s Professional of the Year Award to Terry Johnson
Bruce Bahnson honored with Avenues of Service Award The Rotary Club of Jefferson recently honored Terry Johnson, chief executive officer of Genesis Development, with its Professional of the Year Award. Club president Travis Dvorak presented the award to Johnson on behalf of the club.
Read MoreOpen house slated for Terry Johnson’s retirement
The board of directors of Genesis Development would like to invite the public to a reception honoring Terry Johnson, CEO, on his retirement from 40 years of service at Genesis Development. People are invited come to the Genesis Development main office at 401 West McKinley on Wednesday, July 31, from 4-7 pm. Johnson has taken Genesis Development from a small…
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