Greene County Medical Center announces that Dr. Donald Hillebrand, with the Center for Liver Disease, part of UnityPoint Clinic, is now available for inpatient and outpatient consultations via telehealth. Hillebrand began seeing inpatients in December and will begin seeing outpatients at Greene County Medical Center in January on the fourth Wednesday of every month.
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Jefferson Garden Club donates to ARC
Forgoing their traditional holiday gift exchange, members of the Jefferson Garden Club voted to contribute to the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center (ARC) food pantry at the club’s December meeting, a luncheon at the home of longtime member Marilyn Copeland. Following the meeting, Garden Club publicity chair Dianne Piepel (right) presented a check for $180 to Dianne Blackmer of…
Read MoreJoan Overby Employee of the Year at medical center
Joan Overby (left), executive director of clinics, outreach and outpatient services, was recognized as Greene County Medical Center’s 2013 Employee of the Year at the Dec. 6 employee awards banquet and holiday gathering. She was also recognized for five years of service at the medical center. The award presentation was made by medical center CEO Carl Behne (right). The medical center…
Read MoreJPRD tells upcoming programs
The Jefferson park and recreation department will host Itty Bitty New Year, a New Year’s celebration for youngsters age 4-6, Tuesday, Dec. 31, from 11 am to 12:30 pm at the Greene County Community Center. The party will include crafts, games, and a 12 (noon) countdown to the new year. Pre-registration is suggested, as space is limited to 20 children.…
Read MoreWinners told for second week of Christmas drawing
Winners in the Dec. 9 drawing of the Greene County Chamber’s Christmas give-away are (front, from left) Pam Davis of Grand Junction, who registered at Printer’s Box; Marlo (and Karen) Malen of Lohrville, who registered at the Greene County Medical Center auxiliary’s Gift Garden; and Rowena Morgan, who registered at Krieger’s Flower Shop. Pictured with them representing those businesses are…
Read MoreTrinity Lutheran donates to canine unit
Greene County sheriff Steve Haupert brought the canine unit to his Nov. 6 Wednesday Community Fellowship presentation. Those present were very impressed with the information about the canine unit. The sheriff’s office is in the process of getting a younger dog that will be both sniff and bite trained. No tax dollars are used for the canine unit; it is supported only…
Read MoreDessert Concert, silent auction Dec. 16
Greene County High School musicians presented their annual Dessert Concert Monday in the middle school gymnasium. The concert band, jazz band, Jazzatonics jazz choir and concert choir all performed. A silent auction of 34 items hosted by music parents raised $980 for special projects in the music department. Organizers thanked parents, community members, and Printer’s Box, Dairy Queen, West Central…
Read MoreGreene County Farm Bureau honored for excellence
Perry Parker (left) received the Greene County Farm Bureau recognition award at the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) annual meeting in Des Moines on Tuesday, December 3. IFBF President Craig Hill (right) made the presentation to Parker. Greene County Farm Bureau received an outstanding designation for its 2013 programs which help further the story of agriculture to new audiences through…
Read MoreAdopt-a-Family basket distribution is Saturday
Greene County Adopt-a-Family’s 2013 Christmas Campaign is heading into the home stretch this week with final preparations for Saturday’s food basket distribution. Families who registered will be able to pick up their holiday baskets Saturday, Dec. 21, from noon – 1:30 pm at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds in Jefferson.
Read MoreCandy sale Thursday at the medical center
The Greene County Medical Center auxiliary will put sweet treats at the end of its 2013 fundraising efforts with the annual candy sale this Thursday, Dec. 12, in the main lobby of the medical center. Plates of homemade candies and other goodies will be available starting at 7 am until they’re gone. The auxiliary raises thousands of dollars each year…
Read MoreWinners told in first week of Chamber’s Christmas drawing
Winners in the first week of the Greene County Chamber’s Christmas Certificate drawing were (pictured, front, from left) Dave Davis, who registered at All Ability Cycles; Cindy Wise, who registered at Greene Bean Coffee; and Dawna Helms, who registered at Home Care Medical. They each won a certificate for $50 redeemable for merchandise at any participating merchant. Pictured with the…
Read MoreSanta and Lions Club drawings at Churdan library
The Churdan Lions Club has invited Santa to the Churdan Public Library Saturdays, Dec. 14 and 21, to hear requests and for those wishing to have their pictures taken with Santa. He will arrive at noon.
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