“Carnival Lights, Rocking Nights” is the theme of the 38th annual Bell Tower Festival, June 8-10 in Jefferson. The theme marks the return of a carnival as part of the entertainment around the square. It honors the Bushman, who are being inducted into the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and it emphasizes the musical entertainment that will be…
Read MoreDay: March 25, 2018
Excellence award to Joanna Sorber
Joanna Sorber was given the 2017 Employee Exemplifying Excellence Award at Greene County Medical Center’s employee recognition celebration on March 20. The recognition celebration honored all Employee Exemplifying Excellence nominees, as well as 22 employees with milestone work anniversaries. The medical center offers all employees the opportunity to nominate co-workers for the Employee Exemplifying Excellence award. In her nomination letter,…
Read MoreStudents raise funds for American Heart Association
During the early weeks of February, students from Greene County elementary and middle schools “jumped all over” heart disease and stroke by participating in the annual Jump Rope/Hoops for Heart fundraiser.
Read More‘Coffee with Carl’ Wednesday in Rippey
Greene County Medical Center CEO Carl Behne invites the public to join him for “Coffee with Carl” Wednesday, March 28, from 9 to 10 am at the Rippey public library. Area residents are encouraged to attend the informal event for coffee and snacks. Behne will share some brief insights on the healthcare landscape and then discuss issues specifically impacting the…
Read MoreMoving sale at the Churdan public library
Just like a household sells unneeded items before moving, the Churdan public library is selling discarded books, some furniture and many miscellaneous items (audio books, DVDs, CDs and some children’s books) as staff prepares to move to a temporary location.
Read MorePlan now to have extra garden veggies for food pantry
~by Cynthia Haynes, ISU Extension & Outreach horticulturalist AMES, Iowa – A home garden provides fresh produce that family, friends and neighbors can enjoy throughout the growing season. Inevitably, there will be excess produce harvested, providing an easy way to make an impact on a community. Donating produce from a vegetable garden to a local food pantry can help give…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Bruce and Jenny Wessling
To the editor, We would like to voice our support for the upcoming bond vote. We believe that just like any business, you have to be willing to change and adapt to new ideas and technology to prosper. Bruce and I feel it is our obligation to assist the next generation by providing every advantage for success possible and the…
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