~by Cindy Thompson, Laura Sternweis AMES, Iowa — April showers bring May flowers, according to common songs, poems and nursery rhymes. “However, April showers also bring fun-filled puddles, squishy mud, earth worms and a host of other rich outdoor learning experiences for children,” says Cindy Thompson, human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. “It is important for…
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An Easter miracle for Greene County Catholics
Greene County Catholics, particularly parishioners of St Columbkille in Churdan and St Brigid in Grand Junction, got an Easter miracle. The two churches will not go to oratory status at the end of June as was announced last summer. They will remain open as worship sites in the new larger parish that will include St Joseph in Jefferson and St…
Read MoreJPRD has the paint, needs volunteers to Paint Jefferson Beautiful
The restrooms at Jefferson’s Russell Park and the concession stand and restrooms at the city softball field on E. Lincoln Way will get facelifts courtesy of the Paint Iowa Beautiful program sponsored by Diamond Vogel Paint.
Read MoreHome health services topic of Community Conversation April 5
Options for home healthcare will be the topic at a Community Conversation Thursday, April 5, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way, in Jefferson. Deb Hoskins, RN-BC, Greene County public health home care and care transitions nurse, and Linda S. Smith, RN BSN, certified homecare clinical supervisor for UnityPoint- Jefferson, will discuss who offers skilled care, in-home care including…
Read MoreRoast beef dinner in Churdan next Sunday
Members of the Churdan United Methodist Church will serve their traditional, family-style roast beef dinner next Sunday, April 8, with serving from 11 am to 1:30 pm at the church. The fellowship hall is handicap accessible. The menu has been the same since the spring of 1984: roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet corn home grown in Greene County,…
Read MoreJava & Juice is a State St event in April
Jefferson Matters: Main Street and the Greene County Chamber continue working together in the scheduling hosts for the Friday morning Java & Juice get-togethers. In the coming month, all hosts are on State St. Java & Juice begins at 9:30 am with coffee and a light refreshment. At 9:45 the host is welcome to tell the business’s story. The gathering…
Read MoreProtect yourself and loved ones from opioid addiction
While the opioid epidemic isn’t good news, it’s good news that New Opportunities is pro-actively providing us information to help avoid the tragedy of a pain-reliever addition striking our families.
Read MoreTheme, chair told for 2018 Bell Tower Festival
“Carnival Lights, Rocking Nights” is the theme of the 38th annual Bell Tower Festival, June 8-10 in Jefferson. The theme marks the return of a carnival as part of the entertainment around the square. It honors the Bushman, who are being inducted into the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and it emphasizes the musical entertainment that will be…
Read MoreExcellence award to Joanna Sorber
Joanna Sorber was given the 2017 Employee Exemplifying Excellence Award at Greene County Medical Center’s employee recognition celebration on March 20. The recognition celebration honored all Employee Exemplifying Excellence nominees, as well as 22 employees with milestone work anniversaries. The medical center offers all employees the opportunity to nominate co-workers for the Employee Exemplifying Excellence award. In her nomination letter,…
Read MoreStudents raise funds for American Heart Association
During the early weeks of February, students from Greene County elementary and middle schools “jumped all over” heart disease and stroke by participating in the annual Jump Rope/Hoops for Heart fundraiser.
Read More‘Coffee with Carl’ Wednesday in Rippey
Greene County Medical Center CEO Carl Behne invites the public to join him for “Coffee with Carl” Wednesday, March 28, from 9 to 10 am at the Rippey public library. Area residents are encouraged to attend the informal event for coffee and snacks. Behne will share some brief insights on the healthcare landscape and then discuss issues specifically impacting the…
Read MoreMoving sale at the Churdan public library
Just like a household sells unneeded items before moving, the Churdan public library is selling discarded books, some furniture and many miscellaneous items (audio books, DVDs, CDs and some children’s books) as staff prepares to move to a temporary location.
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