The Greene County Medical Center board of trustees and their affiliation partner, UnityPoint Health –Des Moines, has announced the hiring of Chad Butterfield as the new chief executive officer(CEO). Butterfield will transition from Greene County Medical Center’s chief financial officer to his new role as CEO effective Oct. 18, 2021. “On behalf of the Greene County Medical Center board of…
Read MoreMonth: October 2021
Halloween festivities slated for Thursday, Oct. 28
Young ghosts and goblins and their parents can mark Thursday, Oct. 28, as the day for Halloween activities in Jefferson. The Jefferson parks and recreation department kicks off the festivities by inviting costumed children to an open house-style Halloween party at the Greene County Community Center from 3:45 to 5 pm. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required. There is no…
Read MoreHarvest continues ahead of normal year
Scattered precipitation slowed harvest in some areas, but statewide Iowa’s farmers had 5.3 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Oct. 10, 2021, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included harvesting soybeans and corn, fall tillage and applying fertilizer. Topsoil moisture levels across Iowa rated 12 percent very short, 31 percent short, 55 percent adequate…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Oct. 8
In Greene County district Russell Lee Gardner, 46, of Panora was sentenced Oct. 4 to five years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of criminal mischief- second degree. He was fined $1,025 with a $153.75 surcharge; both were suspended. He was sentenced to two years in prison on a charge of driving while license…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
October 11, 2021 Lions Club – The Rippey Lions Club shared a potluck meal at their regular meeting. As part of the business / planning meeting, the group considered fundraising plans, including a pancake meal in November, working on a list of those who might be interested in joining, community and other projects for the year ahead. The next…
Read MorePaton mayor Burrell supports gaming in county
To the editor, I must admit I was skeptical when the Wild Rose Casino gambling license first came up. The selling point was the funds the local communities and surrounding counties would receive annually along with grant opportunities. I thought “sure, little Paton is going to see any of that.” Well, was I ever wrong. The annual check we receive…
Read MoreJerry, Mary Jane Fields encourage YES vote on gaming question
To the editor, In 2013, our county did something bold and unexpected. We rallied together to pass a referendum to allow gaming in Greene County—why not, we had nothing to lose and everything to gain. The turnout was the highest ever for a single-issue vote, and we saw people who hadn’t voted in years get involved. The 75.1 percent approval…
Read MorePublic health tells flu/Covid vaccine clinic times
Positivity rate for Covid testing is down from last week Greene County public health is offering “one-stop” vaccine clinics through early November. Public health staff will administer flu vaccines and/or Covid-19 vaccines at several clinics. All three brands of Covid vaccines will be available – Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson. The Covid vaccine is available for anyone who is…
Read MorePair of candidate forums slated
The Greene County Education Association is hosting a public forum for candidates for Greene County Schools board of education Monday, Oct. 18, from 7 to 8 pm in the elementary school cafeteria. Teachers and the public will pose questions to school board candidates Catherine Wilson, Cindi Daubendiek, Michelle Fields, Nick Lehman, Sean Sebourn and Bonnie Silbaugh. Voters will elect three…
Read MoreViola Brown, 1929 – 2021
Services were held Oct. 11, 2021, at First United Methodist Church in Grand Junction for Viola Margaret Brown, 92, of Grand Junction. Pastor Steve Ransom offered words of comfort. Casket bearers were Andrew Eggert, Aaron Eggert, Richard Snow, Christopher Snow and Eric Snow. Interment was at the Junction Township Cemetery. Viola “Vi” Margaret Pearson Eggert Brown was born May 5,…
Read MoreLetter to the editor, Lawtons in support of gaming vote
To the editor, As I sat in Arch Ally on a pretty fall day last week, I was thinking about what an impact and improvement this project made in our downtown and community. On the gate hangs a sign that reads funded by Grow Greene County. As I watch the progress on the new, much needed Early Learning Center, I…
Read MoreGrCo choir director Heupel supports gaming referendum
To the editor: I’m writing to encourage voters to say yes to the upcoming referendum on Nov. 2 regarding gaming in Greene County. Thanks in large part to Grow Greene County, our students and community are able to enjoy a fantastic new performance space with our auditorium. Students are able to not only perform in this facility, but some are…
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