The Jefferson city council on Tuesday approved the first reading of an amended city ordinance to bring all streets under the jurisdiction of the Jefferson police department into the ordinance. The amendment also lists some violations that other cities have included but Jefferson ordinance did not.
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Medical center adds ARNP to occupational medicine clinic
Greene County Medical Center has recently brought on Morgan Flaherty, ARNP, as part of its occupational medicine clinic. Occupational medicine serves employers and their employees through tests and screenings; on-site education and safety management; employee immunizations; workers compensation injury care; and overall workplace health improvement recommendations.
Read MoreStill no word on closing St Brigid in Grand Junction
Greene County Catholics, particularly Grand Junction Catholics, need to wait until the new year to learn the fate of their churches. Parishioners of St Brigid in Grand Junction learned that their church is on the list of churches proposed for closure or reduction to oratory status in late February as part of the Sioux City diocese’s Ministry 2025 plan. The…
Read MoreSchool board forum Wednesday
The Greene County Schools board of education will host an informal Q & A session this Wednesday, Dec. 14, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at the conference room in the administrative building, 204 W. Madison St, Jefferson.
Read MoreNotice – Driver’s license station closed
The driver’s license station at the Greene County treasurer’s office at the courthouse will be closed this Thursday and Friday, Dec. 15-16. Please plan accordingly.
Read MoreDessert concert set for Dec. 12
The Greene County high school music department will perform its annual dessert concert Monday, Dec. 12, in the middle school gymnasium. Doors will open at 6:45 pm to allow time to enjoy dessert and beverages prior to the concert starting at 7:30. The concert band, jazz band, concert choir, treble choir and the Jazzatonics will perform. Tickets are $5 and…
Read MoreNativity Festival community concert line-up told
Displaying a Nativity scene in your home is a beloved Christmas tradition for many families. These treasured works will be the center attraction as the Nativity Festival returns to Greene County on Sunday, Dec. 11, at the First United Methodist Church in Jefferson. In addition to celebrating the Christmas story, this multi-faceted event will be an opportunity for the community…
Read MoreVictim identified in fatal fire
The child killed in a house fire this morning in Washington Township has been identified by relatives as Harley Moore, age 4, son of Tony and Amber Moore. Jessica Goehring of Perry, first cousin to one of the Moore parents, has started a Gofundme page, reports The Perry News. Goehring named funeral expenses and the cost of replacing belongings as…
Read MoreFatal fire southeast of Rippey this morning
(Edited Thursday evening with information from Jefferson fire chief Jack Williams) A house fire in Washington Township claimed the life of a 4-year-old child this morning.
Read MoreUpdate: E-57 open at Greenbrier Creek
County Road E-57 (290th St) west of Highway 4 is once again open to traffic. The road has been closed since an accident Nov. 29 that severely damaged the guardrail on the south side of the bridge over Greenbrier Creek just east of K Ave.
Read MoreIowa Central bond referendum fails to get super majority
Results are unofficial Iowa Central Community College’s $29.5 million bond referendum got the approval of a majority of voters but missed the 60 percent needed to pass a bond issue.
Read MoreScranton selected for 2017 Community Visioning program
Scranton is one of 10 Iowa communities that have been selected to participate in the Iowa’s Living Roadways Community Visioning program in 2017. The award-winning program integrates technical landscape planning and design techniques with sustainable community action to assist community leaders and volunteers in making sound and meaningful decisions about the local landscape.
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