Since 1937, Greene County Medical Center has proudly served Jefferson and the surrounding communities with a local option for primary care, around-the-clock emergency services, specialty care, public health and more. Now in its eighth decade, the medical center is building on its Always Here, Always Caring pledge by “Investing in You,” the medical center’s employees. The centerpiece of this commitment…
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Dry weather persists in much of Iowa; corn, beans both one week ahead of normal
Although isolated areas of Iowa received substantial rain, statewide farmers had 6.1 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Aug. 15, 2021, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Some areas of the state had no measurable precipitation during the week. Due to drought conditions, haying and grazing of CRP land continues. Field activities included harvesting hay and…
Read MoreWomen’s investment group purchases building
In July, Why Not Us, the investment group composed currently of 45 women with other donors and memorial donations, purchased the Centennial building at 100 E. State St from the city of Jefferson and with plans to move forward with a new experienced owner of the restaurant. The city of Jefferson acquired the property from private ownership in 2020. The…
Read MoreWolf shares CDC guidance for third dose of Covid vaccine
Seven-day positivity rate at 9.8 percent Greene County public health director Becky Wolf is alerting county residents that on Aug. 13, the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended a third dose of mRNA Covid-19 vaccine (Moderna or Pfizer) for people with moderately to severely compromised immune systems, with the third dose administered at least 28 days after the…
Read MoreJeff council discusses what to do with extra money
The Jefferson city council is exploring establishing an emergency fund within the city budget due, in part, to federal funds coming in as pandemic relief. City administrator Mike Palmer reported at the Aug. 10 city council meeting that the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, was “a pretty good, steady year for us.” The council’s finance committee had met to…
Read MoreRibbon-cutting slated for re-opened bike trail bridge
The Ambassadors of Jefferson Matters: A Main Street & Chamber Community will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the re-opening of the Raccoon River Valley Trail bridge on Wednesday, Aug. 25 at 4 pm. The bridge is located just south of 252nd St (gravel) south of Jefferson. Attendees will need to walk a short distance on the paved trail to the…
Read MoreGCELC board approves contractor, sets groundbreaking for new building
A ceremonial groundbreaking for the Greene County Early Learning Center’s (GCELC) new building is set for Friday, Aug. 20, at 10 am at the site, 306 S. Vine St, Jefferson. The public is invited to attend the groundbreaking and refreshments will be served following the ceremony. At a special meeting of the GCELC board of directors on Aug. 9, Harold Pike…
Read MoreLocal suicide prevention coalition to meet Aug. 18
Greene County Suicide Prevention Coalition (GCSPC) was established in September of 2019, under the vision of: We will reduce suicides in Greene County by ending stigma and increasing support through communication. The members of the coalition are dedicated to sharing resources and educational opportunities for all residents around the areas of mental health, suicide prevention and coping and connections. They…
Read MoreSoil moisture levels improved slightly across state
Iowa farmers had 5.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Aug. 8, 2021, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities continue to include applying fungicides and insecticides and harvesting hay and oats. Some areas of the state have had haying and grazing of CRP lands approved in response to drought conditions. Topsoil moisture levels across…
Read MoreCovid rate declines in Greene County
The 7-day positivity rate for Covid-19 testing is at 12 percent as of Monday, Aug. 9, reports Greene County public health director Becky Wolf. She continues to urge the public to wear masks while in public indoor spaces regardless of vaccination status because of the “high” level of community transmission of the virus. As of Aug. 9, there have been…
Read MoreBike trail bridge repair completed
The bridge across the Raccoon River on the Raccoon River Valley Trail south of Jefferson opened for riders Friday. With the bridge open again, bicyclists can ride the entire distance from Des Moines to Jefferson. The bridge was closed in March 2019 after ice on the river damaged a 70-foot span. Conservation director Dan Towers estimated to repair the bridge…
Read MoreCovid positivity rate in Greene County at 26.1 percent
Not ‘if’ but ‘when’ unvaccinated persons will get Covid, Wolf says The 7-day positivity rate for Covid-19 testing is 26.1 percent as of Aug. 4, reports Greene County public health director Becky Wolf. She reports there have been 27 new cases diagnosed since July 20. Fourteen cases include children ages 2-3 or 12-18 years of age. Because of the Delta…
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