Specific information is sparse about the reasons for closing the long term care facility that has operated as part of Greene County Medical Center since 1965. The elected medical center board of trustees voted unanimously at its July 28 to close the facility at the recommendation of medical center chief executive officer Chad Butterfield and others. Residents and their families,…
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Medical center closing long term care facility at end of September
Greene County Medical Center administrators announced today after the regular, public board of trustees meeting that the medical center will close its long term care department. After many efforts the past several years to continue such services, the long term care department will close by Sept. 28, 2022. “We are extremely saddened to be closing the doors of our Long…
Read MoreDiversity group to host leaders from Storm Lake to tell their story and answer questions
Greene County residents are going to have an opportunity Tuesday evening, Aug. 9, in Jefferson to learn first-hand how the northwest Iowa town of Storm Lake, over the past 30 years, experienced rapid diversification of its population, overcame significant challenges and turned into one of the fastest-growing, most vibrant and prosperous rural communities in the state. “Nueva Vida en Greene…
Read MoreScranton council appoints Ashley Squibb to fill vacancy
The Scranton city council at its July 12 meeting appointed Ashley Squibb to fill a vacancy on the council. Squibb has previous experience on the council. She takes the seat vacated by Cassidy Wilson who resigned in May. Squibb will serve until the election in November 2023. The Marchant Library report included information on the summer reading program. With the…
Read MoreCorn, beans still lagging behind but in good condition
Limited rain over much of Iowa resulted in 6.1 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 24, 2022, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork included cutting hay as well as insecticide and fungicide applications. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 12 percent very short, 26 percent short, 61 percent adequate and 1 percent surplus. In…
Read MoreA referendum for a new $12M jail will be on November ballot
Supes may okay another $2.9M debt for law enforcement telecommunications without voter approval A referendum asking for funding for construction of a new county jail will be on the Greene County ballot in the Nov. 8 general election. The county supervisors at their July 25 meeting heard from Heidi Kuhl of Northland Securities and Kristin Billingsley Cooper of Ahlers &…
Read MoreSupervisors to discuss possible referendum for new jail
The Greene County supervisors at their regular meeting Monday will discuss calling an election for a new jail and financing it. They expect to receive preliminary numbers, financing options, and related information. Heidi Kuhl of Northland Securities and Kristin Cooper of Ahlers & Cooney are expected to participate in the meeting. The discussion will begin at approximately 9 am. Audio…
Read MoreJefferson earns Iowa Great Place designation
Now eligible for more additional state funding The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs announced Friday that 13 Iowa communities, including Jefferson, will receive the state’s support through two creative placemaking programs that put the arts, culture and history at the center of creative community development. The department designated new Iowa Great Places in Jefferson, Oskaloosa, Washington and Woodbine, and re-designated…
Read MoreNew superintendent Abbotts steps into role; board sets costs, okays handbooks for 2022-23
The Greene County Schools board of education hoped to hire a superintendent who would demonstrate educational leadership, and superintendent Brett Abbotts did exactly that at his first board meeting July 20. Abbotts proposed and the board approving adopting the MAP (Measures of Annual Progress) Growth Assessment as an assessment tool for reading, language usage and math for grades K-11. Students…
Read MoreCounty prepares to accept opioid settlement money
When the Greene County supervisors approved a memorandum of understanding last December to accept and use a share of the settlement agreements with manufacturers of opioids, county attorney Thomas Laehn didn’t have an estimate of the amount of money involved. Laehn told the supervisors he was surprised at how much money counties will receive. He said 18 payments will be…
Read MoreHistorical Society program Sunday explores Jefferson’s first 150 years
~by Chuck Offenburger for the Greene County Historical Society The town of Jefferson is celebrating its sesquicentennial during 2022, and Roger Aegerter, director of the Greene County Historical Society, is presenting a reflection on the community’s 150 years in a special program Sunday, July 24, at 2 pm at the historical museum. Both the program and refreshments are free. Aegerter…
Read MoreRelay for Life is next Tuesday
Organizers of the Relay for Life of Greene County are making final preparations for this year’s Relay, slated for Tuesday, July 26, in downtown Jefferson. Survivors and their caregivers will gather at the historical museum at 4 pm for a brief reception and a group photo. They’ll then walk the Survivor Lap on the brick walking path at Thomas Jefferson…
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