Public health nurses will be at parent-teacher conferences again this week offering community flu shot clinics. Staff will be at Paton-Churdan and at Greene County elementary Tuesday, Nov. 7, from 4 to 7:30 pm. They’ll return to Greene County elementary Thursday, also from 4 to 7:30 pm.
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‘Citizenship’ test for canines offered Nov. 18
The American Kennel Club good citizen test will be offered Saturday, Nov. 18, from 3 to 5 pm at the Greene County Community Center in Jefferson. Passing the good citizen test is a prerequisite for therapy dogs. According to Linn Price, LVT, “good citizen” is a fun title to have and shows that dogs have basic obedience skills.
Read MoreGreenbrier 4-H club does service project
Community service projects are an important component of the 4-H organization. The Greenbrier 4-H club is continuing its community service by filling shoeboxes for children in other countries.
Read MoreJPRD slates ‘Meet the Rams’ event
Also, register now for youth wrestling The Ram girls basketball team and the Jefferson park and recreation department will host “Meet the Rams” Thursday, Nov. 9, from 6 to 7:30 pm at the Greene County Community Center.
Read MoreStudents attend Career Day at Iowa Central
Greene County High School juniors and select seniors attended Career Day at Greene County Community College on Oct. 19.
Read MoreTime to start pruning oaks
~from the Iowa DNR Cold weather is here and now is the time to start pruning oak trees with minimal to no risk of spreading oak wilt. “There have been several days in a row where temperatures were at or near freezing and the risk of oak wilt is very minimal,” says Tivon Feeley DNR Forest Health program leader. This…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
November 1, 2017 Delores Blanshan was a recent guest in the home of Virgene Morse. They went to Ames for an eye appointment and then met Kelsey Blanshan for lunch at Hickory Park. On the way back home they were able to watch the crew harvest corn on Virgene’s farm. Good timing for Delores to be home!
Read MoreBeta Tau Delta donates to GCELC
Beta Tau Delta, a 100-year old Greene County organization whose sole mission is to support programs, projects and activities that benefit the youth of Greene County, recently presented a $400 donation to the Early Learning Center. The donation was accepted by Lisa Beyerink, GCELC assistant director. “The continued support of Beta Tau Delta is very much appreciated by the staff…
Read MoreSchedule told for Trick-or-Treat
Super heroes and princesses seem to be the favorite costumes for Halloween this year, guessing by the youngsters who attended the Halloween trifecta in Jefferson Thursday. The Jefferson park and recreation department hosted its Halloween party at 4 pm. Members of the high school Interact Club played an important role in the spook-tacular fun.
Read MoreVision screenings provided for third, fifth graders
Earlier this month Jefferson Eye Care and Eye Care Associates donated their time and services to meet the health needs of 3rd and 5th grade students at Greene County Elementary and Greene County Middle School.
Read MoreFlu shots available at school conferences
Parents who attend parent-teacher conferences at Paton-Churdan Thursday, Nov. 2, can get their flu shots while they’re there. The Greene County public health department will offer a community flu shot clinic from 4 to 7:30 pm at the school. The cost is $35/injection. Flu shots can be billed to Medicaid, Medicare, Title 19, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, or other private insurance.…
Read MoreJava and Juice expands past Main St district
Greene County Chamber and Tourism members outside Jefferson’s historic downtown district will host Java and Juice Friday mornings through the late fall and winter.
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