Cancer care in Jefferson is expanding to Greene County Medical Center. Dr Joseph Merchant, McFarland Clinic oncology and hematology, has been seeing oncology patients at the McFarland Clinic Jefferson office for a number of years. Beginning in February, he will relocate his outreach services from the Jefferson office to Greene County Medical Center. The change in location will allow patients…
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Coffee with the Questers at the museum Jan. 11
The Greene County Questers chapter will share conversation and coffee with anyone interested in history, antiques and historical artifacts Saturday, Jan. 11, at 10 am at the Greene County Historical Museum, 219 E. Lincolnway in Jefferson. Founded in 1992, the local Questers chapter name is Greene Gallup, a combination of Greene County and George Gallup, a Jefferson native who created…
Read MoreMedical Center Cosmetic Clinic rolls out referral program
Greene County Medical Center’s Cosmetic Clinic is introducing a new Share the Look referral program for 2025. “So many patients have given us positive feedback on the services we provide and that they are extremely happy with their look,” explained Cosmetic Clinic provider Diana Smith, DNP. “We want them to not only share this with us, but to let their…
Read MoreVan Gilder to work with and perform with GrCoHS jazz band
Dr Ryan Van Gilder, a 2001 Jefferson-Scranton graduate and now a professor of trombone and jazz studies at Colorado State University, will be featured soloist with the Greene County High School jazz band Monday, Jan. 6, at 6:30 pm in the high school auditorium. Van Gilder will provide jazz instruction to jazz band members as well. The public is cordially…
Read MoreSupervisors organize for 2025, hear update on Wild Rose tax valuation dispute
John Muir will continue for another year as chair of the Greene County board of supervisors and Dawn Rudolph will repeat as vice chair. There was virtually no discussion before that motion was made, seconded and approved at the board’s Jan. 2 meeting. During the reports portion of the meeting, county attorney Thomas Laehn introduced Kaitlyn Willms, new assistant county…
Read MoreJefferson public library adds hoopla digital
Jefferson public library patrons can now do even more with their library card with a new service – “hoopla digital”. With hoopla digital, patrons can now instantly read, watch, and listen to their choice of more than 1 million titles for free with their library card. Content can be streamed from any computer or mobile device by downloading the hoopla digital…
Read MoreSupervisors hold last meeting for the year, swear in those elected in November
The Greene County supervisors opened their Dec. 30 meeting with Tori Gettler of the auditor’s office administering the oath of office to supervisors John Muir, Pete Bardole and Joe Gannon, auditor Billie Jo Hoskins, and sheriff Jack Williams. It was Gannon’s first time to take the oath, as he was elected in November to take the seat vacated by the…
Read MoreSupervisors to take last minute step to preserve ARPA funds
The Greene County supervisors plan to take last minute action next week to retain $1.8 million in American Rescue Plan (ARPA) they intend to use for an HVAC project at the courthouse. County attorney Thomas Laehn told the supervisors at their Dec. 23 meeting that he believes bad advice was provided by the National Organization of County Organizations and the…
Read MoreFather charged in death of 2-month-old child
A Paton man has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a 2-month-old infant in September. According to a press release from Greene County sheriff Jack Williams, the sheriff’s office and Greene County Ambulance responded Sept. 3 to an address in Paton after receiving a report that the child was not breathing. The sheriff’s office opened an…
Read MoreJefferson library launches new creative writing group
The Jefferson public library is launching a new creative writing club called “The Ink Society”, a supportive environment for anyone who is interested in developing or improving their writing skills and literary talents. There will be separate adult and youth sections of the program and both will meet once month at the library. The first meeting for the adults will…
Read MoreErnst names Elliott Art Studio Small Business of the Week
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), ranking member of the Senate Small Business Committee, announced Dec. 16 her Small Business of the Week: Elliott Art Studio of Greene County. Throughout this Congress, Sen Ernst plans to recognize a small business in every one of Iowa’s 99 counties. “Chad and Alyssa Elliott have crafted a creative hub that fosters the next generation of…
Read MoreSupervisors okay bridge project, hear budget requests
Work on the new bridge on Grimmell Rd over the Raccoon River west of Jefferson has stopped for the year. Greene County engineer Wade Weiss told the county supervisors at their Dec. 16 meeting that work will begin again in late February or early March, weather permitting. Completion is expected during the fall of 2025. The bridge is a joint…
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