The first 10-week Unlocking Brain Fitness: Keys to Dementia Prevention course was launched by Greene County public health in early November with an outstanding response from area residents. Following this success, public health director Becky Wolf has planned the next 10-week course to begin Feb. 28. “This is a doctor-developed program utilizing scientific, evidence-based research to provide participants with the…
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Supes continue hearing budget requests
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors met on Jan. 19, continuing to hear budget requests for FY2024 and updates on current issues. County attorney Thomas Laehn reported the new community services program connected to Boone/Greene County Probation Services has its infrastructure in place. He reported a recent meeting with Judge McCarville, Diane Hinderaker, and Kelly…
Read MoreSchool board sees draft of 2023-24 calendar, discusses renewing voted PPEL
Greene County students will have a shortened school day once each week next school year if the school board approves the 2023-24 calendar as presented at the Jan. 18 regular meeting. Superintendent Brett Abbotts shared a draft calendar. The calendar includes two-hour early dismissal for students on Mondays to allow professional development time for teachers. According to Abbotts, feedback from…
Read MoreCounty gets favorable interest rate on bonds for communications tower
County and city projects have in the last two years cost more than expected due to increased construction costs, but finally, taxpayers are getting a break from an economic downswing. The Greene County supervisors at their Jan. 16 meeting authorized a purchase agreement for $3.3 million in bonds for a new communication tower and radio equipment for law enforcement and…
Read MoreSuicide prevention training slated
The Greene County Suicide Prevention Coalition will host a training, “Question. Persuade. Refer.”, Tuesday, Feb. 7, from 1 to 2:30 pm at the Greene County Extension office, 104 W. Washington St, Jefferson. All community members can play a role in identifying those who may be struggling with mental health challenges including thoughts of suicide. The QPR training with Anthony Santiago,…
Read MoreSierra Community Theatre hosting Classics Week with free movies, rye tasting
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Movie fans are in for a treat when the Sierra Theatre in Jefferson hosts Classics Week, a free event running Friday, Jan. 20, to Thursday, Jan. 26. All shows begin at 7 pm. The event kicks off on Friday and Saturday, with “North by Northwest,” a 1959 film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. It was well…
Read MoreApply now for Greene County Community Foundation grants
Take a look toward any corner of Greene County and you will see a project made possible by the Greene County Community Foundation (GCCF). Over the last 17 years, eager members of nonprofit organizations in Greene County have had ideas, hopes, dreams, and aspirations come to fruition with funding from GCCF. ‘We look forward to partnering with more Greene County…
Read MoreSupervisors continue budget work
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors met Jan. 9 and 12 as they continued to hear budget requests and updates for Fiscal Year ’24 (begins July 1, 2024). On Jan. 9, assistant county attorney Laura Snider reported a trial date has been set back which allows county attorney Thomas Laehn to resume work on a…
Read MoreGCNO looks back, asks for continued support
We saw the completion in 2022 of projects that 10 years from now may prove to have helped secure growth and a healthy economy for Greene County – the building restoration and opening of the new Centennial tearoom as a corner piece of downtown Jefferson; the new Children’s Center (formerly the Greene County Early Learning Center); and the new Greene…
Read MoreJeff council asked again for vote on ATVs, hires first animal shelter employee
Jefferson resident Tim Pound returned to the Jefferson city council to again ask for a vote on amending the city’s ordinance that prohibits the use of ATVs in the city, no longer replicating state law. He first made the request in November. The council’s police committee after that meeting reaffirmed the issue would not be sent on to the full…
Read MoreGrCo juniors slate chili supper
The junior class at Greene County High School will serve its annual chili supper fundraiser Tuesday, Jan. 17, from 5 to 8 pm in the high school commons area. Carryouts will be available on the north side of the building from 5 to 6 pm. Homemade chili, cinnamon rolls, and a beverage will be available for a free will donation.…
Read MoreHome State Bank named Friend of Extension
Home State Bank of Jefferson has been selected to receive the Friend of Extension Award from the Southwest Region in Iowa. This award recognizes a non-Extension (lay) person, business, or organization for truly outstanding support and personal involvement in Extension efforts. Home State Bank is a great example of this. Iowa State Extension and Outreach- Greene County and Home State…
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