The south grade school in Jefferson, which is south of only the middle school and north of the elementary and the high school, will be renamed the Greene County Schools Administration Building. The Greene County board took action on the question at its July 16 meeting. The building, which houses the district’s central offices and the Greene County Early Learning Center,…
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Greene County magistrate court, week ending July 18
In Greene County magistrate court cases were initiated during the week that ended July 18 as follows: Kaleigh Cristin Gross of Jefferson, possession of drug paraphernalia; Donald Duane Daniel of Scranton, disorderly conduct; Terry W. Becker of Jefferson, interference with official acts; Crystal Lynn Heard of Jefferson, violation of no contact order- aiding and abetting; and Michael Lynn Heard Sr…
Read MoreGreene County board of ed names 2015 legislative priorities
The Greene County board of education set its legislative priorities for the 2015 session of the Iowa Legislature at its July 16 meeting. The school board participated this year in the Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB) legislative policy process by talking about the impact of state policy on the district and voting on legislative resolutions for the next legislative…
Read MoreLast call for Daisy Award nominations
DAISY Award nominations of Greene County Medical Center nurses are being accepted through Friday, Aug. 1. The award recognizes nurses who give exceptional patient care. Nomination forms are available at the medical center’s main desk and outpatient reception desk. An Aug. 21 ceremony will be the first for Greene County Medical Center nurses. At the ceremony all those nominated will be…
Read MoreCity changes policy on late water bill payments, also ups cemetery fee
The city of Jefferson has become less lenient with customers who don’t pay their water bills. City clerk Diane Kennedy told the city council at its regular meeting July 22 that she amended the late notices sent to water customers in July to inform them that no late payment arrangements or extensions would be granted. The stricter policy was approved…
Read MoreUsing iPads in business topic of free workshop
The first in a series of free workshops for small business owners and entrepreneurs is being held Monday, July 28, at 6 pm on the topic of using an iPad or tablet in your business. The session will be held in the meeting room of the Greene County Extension office and is being sponsored by the Expanding Entrepreneurs group and…
Read MoreSchool getting bids on finishing the construction class house
The Greene County board of education “bailed out” on the construction class house at its regular meeting July 16. With the house still not completed after two school years, the board instructed superintendent Tim Christensen to get bids from local contractors to finish the house. Trim and cabinets are yet to be put up, and Christensen said he is unsure of…
Read MorePediatrician to provide newborn coverage at medical center
Greene County Medical Center has signed a contract with Dr. Cody Silker for pediatric coverage effective July 21. Silker received her doctor of osteopathic degree from Des Moines University and completed her pediatric residency with Blank Children’s Hospital. Pediatric coverage at the medical center is generally limited to caring for newborns immediately after birth while they are still at the…
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity snags $20,000 state grant
State Housing Trust Fund Grant to benefit Jefferson DES MOINES – The Iowa Finance Authority board of Ddrectors recently awarded a $20,000 grant to Habitat for Humanity of Boone and Greene Counties to assist with the acquisition and rehabilitation of a single-family home in Jefferson. The grant funding is made available through the State Housing Trust Fund’s Project-Based Housing program.…
Read MorePhysical therapist joins staff Medical center, 21st Century Rehab
Greene County Medical Center and 21st Century Rehab announce the hire of physical therapist Danielle Weber, DPT, CLT. Weber graduated from Des Moines University with a doctorate of physical therapy in 2007. She brings seven years of experience in treating all orthopedic diagnoses with advanced training in vestibular rehabilitation, manual therapy, post-op orthopedic rehabilitation, kinesio taping, postural restoration and lymphedema…
Read MoreCrops progressing well after driest week since November
Iowa farmers had a week to make hay while the sun shone and that’s what they did. The UDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service reported that statewide Iowa farmers had 6.3 days suitable for field work and that more than one-quarter of the second cutting of alfalfa hay was harvested during the week that ended July 20. All together, 54 percent…
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Marquardt- Keaton Marquardt of Paton graduated in May from Kirkwood Community College with an associate of arts degree in liberal arts. Iowa Central Community College tells honor students– Area students named to the president’s list (4.0 grade point average) for the spring semester are Edward A. Mahlstedt of Bagley and Brandon H. Childs, Dustin L. Gustoff and Kurtis K. Rice,…
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