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.
Read MorePeregrine 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…
Read MoreDAISY 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…
Read MoreGreene Co school board ends Van Cleave’s contract
Tables decision on administrative salaries The Greene County board of education at a special meeting Wednesday passed a motion unanimously to consider the termination of the contract of Intermediate School principal Maranda Van Cleave at the end of the current school year. The 2016-17 school year is the first year in Van Cleave’s two-year contract.
Read MoreWelcome Center opening soon with Chamber staff
The long awaited opening of the Thomas Jefferson Gardens Education and Welcome Center is nearly here. The Greene County Chamber will move from its current location in City Hall to the Education and Welcome Center, and be ready for business by the time of the Bell Tower Festival.
Read MoreBoard to discuss legal action resulting from eliminating principal position
The Greene County Schools board of education may finally take action to reduce administrative staff at a special meeting Wednesday, May 10, but only after hearing from an attorney about possible resulting legal action. The elimination of a principal position is part of the cost-savings of closing the Intermediate School in Grand Junction.
Read MoreWork toward new, smaller animal shelter continues
A new county-wide animal shelter is still on the drawing board, but it will be smaller than what was proposed during the winter. Jefferson city council member Dave Sloan, chair of the animal shelter committee, updated the council at its Tuesday meeting.
Read MoreContract awarded for smaller CDBG project
Construction is scheduled to begin in July on the restoration of the facades on 13 Main Street buildings. The Jefferson city council on Tuesday awarded a contract for the work to Pinnacle Construction of Glenwood for $741,365.
Read MoreNorth honored as ‘a selfless volunteer’
Impact Award presentation Sunday Jim North was honored with the Greene County Impact Award at a ceremony Sunday afternoon in the courthouse rotunda. More than 100 persons attended to honor North and the Webb House. It was 20 years ago that North, with help from middle school students, established the Webb House as a safe and supervised social center for…
Read MoreDAISY Award ceremony at medical center Thursday
Greene County Medical Center will honor its seventh DAISY Award winner on Thursday, May 11, at 11 am in the education center classroom. Nominees being recognized at the award ceremony are Angela Davis, acute care nurse; Allie Hamilton, quality management; Maria Bretey, long term care; Karen Carman, care management/acute care; Laura Walker, care management; Megan Bonney and Kasey Greteman, ER/acute care;…
Read MoreRegister now for Bill Riley Talent Search
Registrations are now being accepted for the Bill Riley Talent Search slated for Saturday, June 10, as part of the Bell Tower Festival. Bolton & Menk is once again sponsoring the show, making cash prizes possible for first, second and third place winners in both the Sprout and the Senior divisions. First place winners will qualify to compete at the…
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