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.
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Greene 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…
Read MoreInaugural Water Quality Initiative Leader Award recipients told
Heartland Co-op and Certified Crop Advisor Bruce Baier recognized DES MOINES –Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey on Feb. 11 announced two recipients of the inaugural Secretary’s Water Quality Initiative Leader Award that recognizes individuals, companies and organizations for outstanding leadership in improving Iowa’s water quality. Northey recognized Heartland Co-op and Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) Bruce Baier.
Read MoreRaccoon River Valley Trail fundraiser slated for Feb. 15
Magician-comedian Ben Ulin is the featured entertainer After anchoring its annual banquet at Panora for the past six years, the Raccoon River Valley Trail Association is beginning to move the event around to other trail communities along the trail, starting with the group’s 2014 event on Saturday, Feb. 15, at the West Des Moines Marriott Hotel.
Read MoreRams fall to HOIAC winner Nevada in girls hoops
The Greene County Rams’ girls varsity basketball team lost 56-25 to Nevada on the road Monday night. “The girls played a good first half and a disappointing second half. We will have to pick up the pieces and find a way to beat Nevada by Saturday,” said head coach Chad Morton.
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