Because of the suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits due to the shutdown of the federal government, GreeneCountyNewsOnline readers have asked how they can best support the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center food pantry. Food pantry director Shirley Haupert shares that monetary donations can be sent to Greene County Christian ARC at 1006 N. Vine St, Jefferson,…
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GrCoHS presents fall play Nov. 7, 8
Greene County High School students will present the one-act play “An Experiment” by Brent Holland Friday, Nov. 7, and Saturday, Nov. 8, at 7 pm in the school auditorium. Portrayed in a fantasy world, five confused participants wake up with no memory of their past life-with only one word, a personality descriptor, written in type on their shirts. The doctor explains…
Read MoreFareway launches November campaign to combat food insecurity
Fareway Stores, Inc. has announced a month-long initiative throughout November aimed at supporting individuals and families facing food insecurity in the communities we serve. As part of our ongoing commitment to giving back, Fareway is making it easier than ever for customers to help nourish their neighbors. How customers can participate -Pre-Bagged Donations: Customers can purchase pre-bagged, wholesome, SNAP- eligible…
Read MoreReynolds pledges $1 million state match of monetary donations to food banks
Governor Reynolds announced Oct. 30 the state will provide interim support for Iowa’s food banks and pantries if the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits end as expected on Saturday, November 1 due to the federal government shutdown. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is holding two virtual meetings a week with Iowa’s six regional food…
Read MoreJeff council OKs purchased of jet vac truck for water/sewer departments
The city of Jefferson sewer and water crews will have a “new” tool to clean sewers, lift stations, manholes, catch basins and drains. The Jefferson city council at its Oct. 28 meeting approved the purchase of a 2016 Freightliner jet vac truck at a cost of $275,000. With the purchase, the city will no longer contract for sewer cleaning at…
Read MoreSupervisors up ambulance wages, get updates on HVAC project, IT position and bell tower
Work on the HVAC system at the Greene County courthouse started this week with the placement of a large roll-off in the east parking lot. County sanitarian Chuck Wenthold reported to the county supervisors at their Oct. 27 meeting that work will begin the basement this week, cutting floors for tiles, capping lines and installing duct work. County engineer Wade…
Read MoreJefferson city employee fired for alleged theft of residents’ utility deposits
by Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital DispatchOctober 23, 2025 A City of Jefferson employee has been fired from her job for the alleged theft of citizens’ utility payments. State unemployment records indicate Joyce D. Richardson, the City of Jefferson’s utility billing clerk, was fired in July for alleged theft, dishonesty, failing to follow policies and procedures, and failing to complete city…
Read More‘Settlers and Indians’ is Historical Society November program
Stories about Native Americans who lived along Greene County’s creeks and Raccoon River in the 19th century will be shared by Janet Durlam at a Greene County Historical Society program on Friday, Nov. 7, at the Scranton Methodist Church. The free 12:45 pm program follows a noon lunch prepared by church members. Native Americans passed through the county, following game into…
Read MoreSupervisors discuss ambulance department wages, decrease employee insurance premiums
The Greene County supervisors at their Oct. 20 meeting discussed wage increases for fulltime employees of Greene County Ambulance. In recent months the ambulance service has lost employees due to low wages, causing the service to be unable to provide patients transfers from Greene County Medical Center as agreed with the county took over the ambulance service. Wages are currently…
Read MoreMedical center foundation to benefit from Bomgaars Ladies’ Night
The Greene County Medical Center Foundation has again been selected to receive proceeds from the Jefferson Bomgaars annual Ladies’ Night. “We are grateful to Bomgaars and all of the Jefferson employees who work so hard to give back to others in the communities we serve,” said Foundation director Nancy Houska. “We are proud to partner with them and their patrons…
Read MoreIA Supreme Court’s ‘Court on the Road’ coming to Jefferson
Area residents can get a first-hand look at the Iowa Supreme Court Tuesday, Nov. 4. The Court will hear oral arguments in a pending case at 7 pm at the Greene County High School auditorium. The oral arguments are open to the public. A public reception with the supreme court justices sponsored by the Greene County Bar Association will follow…
Read MoreJeff council approves purchasing policy, handles routine agenda items
The Jefferson city council had a short agenda for its Oct. 14 meeting. The council approved and adopted a revised purchasing policy. The policy allows department heads to purchase any single item or service costing up to $2,500 if they’ve been specifically identified in the approved city budget. The department head must first verify the funds are available within the…
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