Medical center seeking nominations Greene County Medical Center is gearing up to honor its third Daisy Award winner on National Nurses Day, May 6. The medical center held two Daisy Award ceremonies in 2014. First honoring Jenny Taylor, director of clinical services, and then honoring public health nurse Laine Custer. More than 23 nurses have been nominated for the Daisy Award thus far.
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Legacy announces Miller as board chair
National non-profit organization is devoted to tobacco control DES MOINES – Legacy, the country’s largest non-profit public health organization dedicated to ending tobacco use across the nation, on April 6 announced Attorney General Tom Miller as its new chairman. Miller has served on the Legacy board of directors since 2008. “Attorney General Miller is a dedicated advocate for consumers and…
Read MoreDeferred judgment in fatal accident
Larry Lee Warren Varnell, 22, of Churdan was granted a deferred judgment on a charge of providing alcohol to a minor resulting in death, a class D felony. Sentencing was done in April 7 in Boone County district court by the Honorable James B. Malloy. Varnell had changed his plea guilty to the charge in January.
Read MoreCommunity Foundation awards grants to 17 projects
The Greene County Community Foundation awarded $118,097 in grants to 17 projects at its 10th annual donor recognition and grant awards celebration March 30 in Jefferson. The 2015 grant cycle brings the total awarded by the Community Foundation since its inception in 2005 to $894,309. The number of projects to receive funding now stands at 193. Community Foundation board president…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending April 3
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered in two cases initiated in district court against Jared Dean Dennhardt of Jefferson. Dennhardt was charged with eluding in both cases in two separate incidents. In the first case the charge was amended to interference with official acts and Dennhardt was fined $100 with a $35 surcharge. No court costs were…
Read MoreJeff council to hold special meeting
The Jefferson city council has called a special meeting for Wednesday, April 8, at noon at city hall to deal with Jefferson Municipal Golf Course matters.
Read MoreEaster egg hunts held around the county
Easter egg hunts were the order of the day Saturday, with several hunts planned around the county. The Jefferson park and recreation department and the Jefferson Kiwanis hosted their annual hunt Saturday morning on the grounds at the Greene County Community Center. It took the 120 children there less than two minutes to scour the grounds of 1,050 goody-filled plastic eggs.
Read MoreMedical center project one year old
It was one year ago Friday that ground was broken on the $25 million expansion project at Greene County Medical Center. The new construction, 51,000 square feet on the east end of the campus, will be finished in mid-July. Watch for tours of Greene County Medical Center’s “Big Top” during the Bell Tower Big Top June 13. When construction is finished,…
Read MoreFriends of Rippey get $2,500 from Monsanto
Friends of Rippey has received a $2,500 donation from Greene County farmer Janice Johnston and America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. The donation will help the organization provide repairs and improvements to the Rippey Community Room.
Read MoreJPRD tells upcoming programs
The Jefferson park and recreation department is accepting registrations for three upcoming programs. Soccer for children 4 or 5 years old (as of July 31, 2014) will begin April 13. U6 soccer will meet Mondays from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at Kelso Park. Children will learn the basics of soccer through drills and games. Shin guards are mandatory. Jerseys will…
Read MoreHaefs to speak about choices with Greene County youth
“You are free to make whatever choice you want, but you are not free from the consequence of that choice” (author unknown). Toni Haefs is slated to share her story of choices and redemption to the youth of Greene County at First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson on Wednesday, April 15, at 6:30 pm.
Read MoreCommunity Players plan dance workshop
Anyone who has wondered what it takes to get on stage can learn the answer at a dance workshop hosted by the Community Players of Greene County Saturday, April 18, from 9 to 11 am at the Greene County High School auditorium.
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