Wailes earns rank of Eagle Scout

An Eagle Court of Honor was held last Sunday at the Elks lodge in Jefferson for Austin Wailes, 17, son of Andrea and Brett Wailes of Scranton. The Court of Honor was performed by members of Boy Scout Troop 534, with Austin’s younger brother Nathan Wailes as senior patrol leader.

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Clay Ross named Friend of Education

Clay Ross was named May 3 as the 2017 Friend of Education by the Greene County Education Association. Clay Ross is very active in the Community Players of Greene County, and it was his assistance with student drama productions at the high school and middle school that prompted teacher Darren Jackson to nominate him for the award.

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Cyclone football players visit P-C

Last Thursday a pair of Iowa State University football players Noah Juergensen left, (Paton-Churdan class of 2016) and Daric Whipple (right, Greene County class of 2016) visited several classes at P-C to read to the students and discuss the importance of good character, hard work, and academics.

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Peregrine falcons building on nesting successes

DES MOINES – Peregrine falcons have increased their presence in Iowa, with peregrine partners and volunteers now reporting 20 peregrine falcon territories in the state. One of Iowa’s newest nest sites, or eyries, is at the Dubuque County courthouse. This falcon pair can be observed via web cam provided by the Dubuque County conservation board at www.mystar106.com/dubuque-peregrine-falcon-camera/.  Dubuque also has a…

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DAISY Award to Greteman

Kasey Greteman, RN, a nurse in ER/acute care at Greene County Medical Center, was honored with as the seventh DAISY Award recipient at a ceremony Thursday morning at the medical center. Greteman was nominated by Becky Wolf on behalf of the Gene Walker family. Wolf described Greteman as an “Angel Nurse” and said she provided over-the-top compassionate nursing care to…

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