~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors again heard progress reports and requests for funding from numerous programs at the regular meeting on Dec. 16. Greene County public health director Becky Wolf reported collaborative efforts with Greene County Family Medicine, a designated rural health clinic formerly known as UnityPoint Clinic. Wolf said the collaboration “provides services…
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Lifestyle Challenge will encourage healthier living
Greene County Medical Center and the Jefferson park and recreation department are collaborating on a new program – Lifestyle Challenge – to help area residents improve their health and wellness through weight loss, exercise, and better nutrition. Lifestyle Challenge is a team effort. Two to six persons will comprise a team. Teams can be all male, all female, co-ed, family…
Read MoreFamily Medicine Clinic adds behavioral health provider
Beginning Jan. 6, the Greene County Family Medicine Clinic will offer behavioral health services with board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) Heather Wilson. As a PMHNP-BC, Wilson is trained to provide a wide range of behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics. Her focus is on health promotion and disease prevention.
Read MoreNativity Festival celebrates Habitat for Humanity, raises funds
The eighth annual Nativity Festival, a fundraiser of Heart of Iowa Habitat for Humanity, raised $7,147, although the books aren’t closed on the event. Jill Lamoureux and Melody Larson once again organized a display of about two dozen nativity sets from the collections of area residents. The nativity sets ranged from a children’s set crafted from empty toilet paper rolls…
Read MoreThree-fourths of new school now under roof
Although construction of the new Greene County high school and career academy is still behind the original schedule due to the poor weather during the fall, the two-week stretch of beautiful weather at the end of November and the beginning of December proved to be a big help. A significant amount of work completed including two concrete pours.
Read MoreElks to serve free Christmas dinner for 55th year
Jefferson Elks Lodge 2306 is taking reservations now for the 55th annual Christmas Day dinner, to be served Dec. 25 at 4 pm at the lodge, 103 W. Harrison St. The dinner is for all those who wish to attend, and particularly those who have no one to have dinner with on Christmas Day. The menu includes turkey and ham,…
Read MoreGreene County Singers, Town & Country Band combine for concert Dec. 15
The Greene County Singers, under the direction of Sheilah Pound, and the Town and Country Band, under the direction of Wes Anderson, are again coming together to celebrate Christmas in Greene County Sunday, Dec. 15, at 4 pm at Central Christian Church in Jefferson.
Read MoreSpecial traffic enforcement Dec. 13 – Jan. 1
The holiday season is known for celebrations and traditions, but it is also known for being the deadliest season when it comes to drunk and drug-impaired driving. Iowa Law Enforcement across the state will partner with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) this holiday season to remove impaired drivers from the roads and help save…
Read MoreJeff mayor Berry concludes 31 years of continuous service
Council okays change in health insurance for employees with jump in deductibles, out of pocket maximums Outgoing Jefferson mayor Craig Berry was honored for 31 years of continuous service as an elected official at the city council meeting Tuesday evening. Berry lost his bid for re-election to Matt Gordon by 19 votes, 494 to 513. Berry had served as mayor…
Read MoreCounty board hears requests for FY21 funds
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors heard progress reports and requests for funding from numerous programs at the regular meeting on Dec 9. Additionally, Jefferson city administrator Mike Palmer updated the board on the restoration status of buildings around the square.
Read MoreLocal FIRST LEGO team qualifies for state contest
The Greene County Godzillas FIRST LEGO League team qualified for state competition with a plan to renovate the current middle school for use as a law enforcement and emergency response center and public meeting space. The Godzillas competed at the regional Iowa FIRST LEGO League qualifer in Glidden on Saturday, Dec. 7. Team members are 5th-8th graders enrolled at Greene…
Read MoreWinter Festival: Celebration of Trees this weekend
More than 40 decorated Christmas trees will be on display this weekend during the Winter Festival: Celebration of Trees at 123 N. Chestnut St (formerly Ace Hardware and home of the future Public House) in Jefferson.
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