A Hundred Years from Now a poem by David Shumate I’m sorry I won’t be around a hundred years from now. I’d like to see how it all turns out. What language most of you are speaking. What country is swaggering across the globe. I’m curious to know if your medicines cure what ails us now. And how intelligent your…
Read MoreMonth: February 2014
Two longtime co-stars lead in “The Sound of Music”
In the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic “The Sound of Music” Maria, who intends to be a nun, and Captain von Trapp, a crusty father of seven, find “chemistry” between them that leads marriage. When the Community Players of Greene County opens its production of the musical next week, there will also be chemistry on stage. The show brings together again…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Feb. 7
In Greene County magistrate court cases were initiated as follows: Arthur Henry Chambers of Grand Junction, disorderly conduct; Paul Eugene Oyres of Paton, violation of protective order (two separate cases); Danielle L. Schofield of Scranton, violation of a protective order; Fredrick James Selleck of Gowrie, public intoxication and trespass; and Anthony David Rothmeyer of Grand Junction, possession of drug paraphernalia.
Read MoreQuality management/patient experience director at medical center
New administrative position Greene County Medical Center’s chief nurse executive Katie Heldt announced last week that Sandy Atkinson, BSN, RN, has been hired as the director of quality management and patient experience. Atkinson will join the medical center on Feb. 19. She brings with her experience in clinical nursing, performance improvement, case management and patient satisfaction.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Feb. 7
In Greene County district court cases were initiated during the week that ended Feb. 7 as follows: Jesse Lynn Crawford, 27, of Jamaica, possession of a firearm by a felon, burglary-first degree and assault with a dangerous weapon; Hayley Lynn Brown, 21, of Jefferson, unlawful use of credit card and theft-fourth degree; Anthony David Rothmeyer, 44, of Grand Junction, possession…
Read MoreHigh school equivalency orientation slated
Iowa Central Community College will hold an orientation for new students in the High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) program Tuesday, March 18, at the Jefferson public library.
Read MoreNew network to benefit older residents
Knowing how best to help older area residents is the goal of a new group, the Greene County Health Provider Network for the Elderly Population, or HPN. The group formed in October as a way to get to know each and what services each has available.
Read MoreFundraiser for Churdan library slated for Feb. 21*
There will be a soup and dessert supper Friday, Feb. 21, from 5 to 7 pm at the Churdan Bar and Grill. All proceeds will go to the Churdan Public Library “Expanding Our World” building fund for a 1,080-square foot addition and renovations to the existing library. The menu includes broccoli cheese, chicken noodle, chili, potato and vegetable beef soup…
Read MoreExtension tells upcoming commercial pesticide courses
Greene County Extension will be hosting several continuing instructional courses (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators throughout February and March. The training is required to be completed by the end of the year in order to maintain commercial certification with the State of Iowa.
Read MorePresidents’ Day closings told
All Greene County and Jefferson municipal offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 17, in observance of Presidents’ Day. Garbage will be picked up on the holiday schedule, with pick-up one day later than normal. The Jefferson Public Library will be closed. The Greene County Community Center will be open regular hours, 5 am to 9:30 pm. State offices will be…
Read MoreRam team at Special Olympics
The Greene County High School Special Olympics team proudly displays new shirts, courtesy of the Jefferson Kiwanis Club and ShineOn Designs – also of Jefferson. The team competed at the North Central basketball competition held in Fort Dodge Feb. 6. All divisions are separated by age, gender and skill ability. The athletes took home the following places and ribbons:…
Read MoreAt SCT: “12 Years a Slave”
“12 Years a Slave,” which is nominated for nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture, is now showing at the Sierra Community Theatre in Jefferson. The movie is based on the true story of Solomon Northup, a free black man and professional musician in upstate New York, who is abducted and sold into slavery in the pre-Civil War south. Northup (played by…
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