Proposed federal rule will impose barriers to the advancement of innovative, state- and local-driven conservation practices that would advance our common goal of water quality DES MOINES – Gov. Terry E. Branstad, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds and Secretary Bill Northey, along with relevant state leaders on Oct. 16 sent a letter and submitted comments to United States Environmental Protection Agency administrator…
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Medical center capital campaign reaches $3 million mark
The “Investing in Tomorrow’s Care” capital campaign at Greene County Medical Center has reached $3 million, or 75 percent of the original $4 million goal, announced medical center Foundation director Hollie Roberts on Tuesday. Since February, Roberts has been working with Justin Tolan, chief fundraising advisor for the consulting firm Amperage (formerly ME & V), and a capital campaign steering committee…
Read MoreMayor proclaims Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Jefferson
Jefferson mayor Craig Berry at the city council’s regular meeting Oct. 14 proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Jefferson. Berry noted that one out of four women is a victim of domestic violence during her lifetime, and he noted a need for continuing collaboration between the Jefferson police department, ACCESS, the residents to help in situations of need.…
Read MoreErnst making campaign stop in Jefferson
Branstad, Reynolds accompanying Joni Ernst, Republican nominee for U.S. Senate, will be at the Pizza Ranch in Jefferson next Monday, Oct. 20, at 11:15 am to meet and greet voters. Gov Terry Branstad and Lt Gov Kim Reynolds are scheduled to accompany her. The public is invited.
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