Greene County Medical Center’s director of nursing, Jessica Steinberg, has been named the first ever recipient of the Des Moines UnityPoint Health Rural Healthcare Nursing Leadership Award. Steinberg, who joined the Greene County Medical Center team in 2013, was nominated by chief nursing officer Susan Moore. In her nominating letter, Moore said Steinberg’s outstanding leadership has garnered the respect of…
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County supes continue discussion of bell tower, dog policies
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline Open forum at the beginning of the Greene County board of supervisors meeting on Dec. 5 brought people of the community out to speak on issues discussed by the board at the meeting on Nov. 28. Carole Custer, president of the Community Bell Tower Foundation, told the board, “I have been reading reports in the…
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity’s Nativity Festival returns this Sunday
After a Covid-required hiatus, the Nativity Festival returns to Greene County Sunday, Dec. 11, at the First United Methodist Church in Jefferson as a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity. The event will begin with a display of nativity sets at 3 pm. A community Christmas concert will begin at 4 pm in the church sanctuary. The concert will feature the…
Read MoreJefferson-Scranton alumna Kris Curnyn-Hagedorn inducted into Iowa Track Coaches Hall of Fame
Kris Curnyn-Hagedorn, a 1994 Jefferson-Scranton graduate and four-sport athlete, was inducted into the Iowa Association of Track Coaches Hall of Fame. Curnyn-Hagedorn graduated from Iowa State University in 1999 after four successful years on the ISU track and field team. During that time she won Big 12 titles, set Big 12 records, and earned All American honors. Curnyn Hagedorn first…
Read MoreTown & Country Band performs this weekend
The Town and Country Band will present Music of the Seasons Saturday, Dec. 10, at 7 pm at the Baptist Church in Churdan, and again Sunday, Dec. 11, at 2 pm at Central Christian Church in Jefferson. The band will perform a variety of Christmas music, with favorites like “Silver Bells” and Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride”, along with Celtic music,…
Read MoreLocal media named as Friend of the Year by Jefferson Friends of the Library
Since 1997, the Friends of the Jefferson Public Library have honored an outstanding library volunteer. This year, five honorees were chosen for their excellence in generating enthusiasm through their broadcasts and news reports promoting library events such as the many reading programs held throughout each year for children, teens and adults. The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library have awarded…
Read MoreSupervisors say ‘no’ to dogs on courthouse lawn, ‘yes’ to paving E-57
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County supervisors at their Nov. 28 meeting again discussed with county attorney Thomas Laehn the policy for use of the courthouse and grounds. Although the Jefferson city council has taken steps to promote upper story living downtown, the county supervisors seem unwilling to welcome those residents’ dogs. The courthouse grounds are off limits…
Read MoreIt’s that time of year – Many holiday activities slated
Now through Dec. 7 – Holiday of Lights Silent Auction, Greene County Medical Center, Jefferson. Thursday, Dec. 1, 5:30 pm – Tree Lighting Ceremony at Thomas Jefferson Gardens, 201 E. Lincoln Way, Jefferson. Santa Claus will visit with friends. Friday, Dec. 2, 5-8 pm – Winter Festival: Celebration of Trees, Elks Lodge, 103 W. Harrison St, Jefferson. View locally designed…
Read MoreExisting business growth grant to Greene Goods Market
Andy Krieger of Greene Goods Market has received an existing business growth mini-grant. The economic vitality team of Jefferson Matters: A Main Street & Chamber Community has awarded a $500 grant for the manufacturing of holiday wreaths and garland “in-house” with the addition of equipment needed. The purpose of this mini-grant program is to financially assist business owners in Jefferson…
Read MoreLocal couple to open event rental and retail business in former quilting shop
Abby and Alex McConnell of Jefferson announced this week that they have purchased the building that most recently housed the Stitch, located at 217 E. Lincoln Way, between Thomas Jefferson Gardens and the Greene County Historical Musuem. The couple plans to open Legacy Events, with event and party rentals and supplies, as well as event management. The business will open…
Read MoreGrowing season ends with more than half of Iowa short on moisture
Farmers closed the season with 6.2 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Nov. 27, 2022, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Warmer weather allowed tillage and fertilizer applications. There were reports of a few scattered corn fields remaining to be harvested. Topsoil moisture condition statewide rated 23 percent very short, 33 percent short, 43 percent adequate and 1…
Read MoreVisits with Santa, tree lighting Thursday at Thomas Jefferson Gardens
Seeing Santa is a great way to start the Christmas season for the younger set. They can give Santa their lists (or even sit on his lap) Thursday, Dec. 1, starting at 5:30 pm at Thomas Jefferson Gardens, 201 E. Lincoln Way in Jefferson. Visits with Santa will follow the ceremonial lighting of the trees on the north and west…
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