Jefferson Elks Lodge #2306 will prepare and serve a traditional Christmas meal for the 49th year to those individuals and couples who would otherwise be spending Christmas day alone. Elks members, their spouses, children, and grandchildren will donate time from their Christmas Day to prepare and serve this free Christmas meal.
Read MoreDay: December 18, 2013
Hepatology treatment now available at medical center
Greene County Medical Center announces that Dr. Donald Hillebrand, with the Center for Liver Disease, part of UnityPoint Clinic, is now available for inpatient and outpatient consultations via telehealth. Hillebrand began seeing inpatients in December and will begin seeing outpatients at Greene County Medical Center in January on the fourth Wednesday of every month.
Read MoreJefferson Garden Club donates to ARC
Forgoing their traditional holiday gift exchange, members of the Jefferson Garden Club voted to contribute to the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center (ARC) food pantry at the club’s December meeting, a luncheon at the home of longtime member Marilyn Copeland. Following the meeting, Garden Club publicity chair Dianne Piepel (right) presented a check for $180 to Dianne Blackmer of…
Read MoreJoan Overby Employee of the Year at medical center
Joan Overby (left), executive director of clinics, outreach and outpatient services, was recognized as Greene County Medical Center’s 2013 Employee of the Year at the Dec. 6 employee awards banquet and holiday gathering. She was also recognized for five years of service at the medical center. The award presentation was made by medical center CEO Carl Behne (right). The medical center…
Read MoreJPRD tells upcoming programs
The Jefferson park and recreation department will host Itty Bitty New Year, a New Year’s celebration for youngsters age 4-6, Tuesday, Dec. 31, from 11 am to 12:30 pm at the Greene County Community Center. The party will include crafts, games, and a 12 (noon) countdown to the new year. Pre-registration is suggested, as space is limited to 20 children.…
Read MoreNegotiations begin of contract with sheriff’s employees
The Greene County board of supervisors and AFSCME Local 3949, which represents employees in the county sheriff’s office, began negotiations of a new contract Dec. 12. The current contract expires June 30, 2014.
Read MoreWinners told for second week of Christmas drawing
Winners in the Dec. 9 drawing of the Greene County Chamber’s Christmas give-away are (front, from left) Pam Davis of Grand Junction, who registered at Printer’s Box; Marlo (and Karen) Malen of Lohrville, who registered at the Greene County Medical Center auxiliary’s Gift Garden; and Rowena Morgan, who registered at Krieger’s Flower Shop. Pictured with them representing those businesses are…
Read MoreP-C changes commencement date, discusses transportation and trimesters
The Paton-Churdan board of education at its Dec. 11 meeting changed the date of commencement for this year’s seniors. Commencement will be Sunday, May 25, at 2 pm. That is during the Memorial Day weekend.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Dec. 13
In Greene County district court persons pleaded not guilty at arraignments as follows: Brian Jay Williams, 26, of Pilot Mound, operating while intoxicated (OWI)-third offense, and driving while license revoked; Jordan Cheyenne Wiles, 21, of Bayard, OWI-second offense; and Melissa Ann Sanem, 30, of Churdan, OWI-third offense, driving while license barred, and driving while license revoked. Trial dates were set…
Read MoreTrinity Lutheran donates to canine unit
Greene County sheriff Steve Haupert brought the canine unit to his Nov. 6 Wednesday Community Fellowship presentation. Those present were very impressed with the information about the canine unit. The sheriff’s office is in the process of getting a younger dog that will be both sniff and bite trained. No tax dollars are used for the canine unit; it is supported only…
Read MoreDessert Concert, silent auction Dec. 16
Greene County High School musicians presented their annual Dessert Concert Monday in the middle school gymnasium. The concert band, jazz band, Jazzatonics jazz choir and concert choir all performed. A silent auction of 34 items hosted by music parents raised $980 for special projects in the music department. Organizers thanked parents, community members, and Printer’s Box, Dairy Queen, West Central…
Read MoreGreene County Farm Bureau honored for excellence
Perry Parker (left) received the Greene County Farm Bureau recognition award at the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) annual meeting in Des Moines on Tuesday, December 3. IFBF President Craig Hill (right) made the presentation to Parker. Greene County Farm Bureau received an outstanding designation for its 2013 programs which help further the story of agriculture to new audiences through…
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