Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County office will offer a private pesticide applicator Continuing Instruction Course (P-CIC), led by Extension Field agronomist Mike Witt. The last Greene County session is scheduled for Thursday, March 7, at 6:30 pm at the Greene County Extension office. Walk-ins on the day of the program will only be admitted if room allows.…
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Family Medicine Clinic provider named one of Great Iowa Nurses
Family Medicine Clinic provider Sara Fleecs, ARNP, has been recognized as one of the 108 2024 Great Iowa Nurses. “Greene County Medical Center is proud of each of our five nominated nurses for their dedication to their patients and their profession,” said chief nursing officer Amanda Lass. “Nominations are made for nurses who go the extra mile, ensuring safe compassionate…
Read MoreBRR this weekend
The first weekend in February marks the beginning of the biking season for many bicyclists from Iowa and beyond. The Bike Ride to Rippey is an annual event of the Perry Chamber of Commerce. Rippey cooks have been preparing and will be ready on Saturday, Feb. 3, to welcome these hardy and hungry riders with the roast beef sundaes and…
Read MoreExtension offering commercial ag weed, insect, plant disease pest control CIC
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County will host a commercial ag weed, insect, and plant disease pest control continuing instruction course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Wednesday, Feb. 14. The program, provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP), is available at office locations across Iowa. The local attendance site is ISU Greene County…
Read MoreElks support ARC with grant funds
The Jefferson Elks lodge through an Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant presented the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center food pantry a check for $3,250. The grand will help buy groceries to provide meals for needy Greene County families. Picture are (from left) ARC coordinator Shirley Haupert, Elks exalted ruler Bill Allen, Elks grant writer Joyce Fister, Elks treasurer Hollie…
Read MoreProm Closet open with dresses galore
Spring is just around the corner. That means young ladies will soon be shopping for prom dresses. The Prom Closet is a non-profit organization, relying solely on donations of prom gowns. These donated dresses are located in the Ascension Lutheran Church, 406 Fifth Avenue, Coon Rapids. The Prom Closet provides gently used prom gowns to Iowa students who might not…
Read MoreElks donate to congregate meals
The Jefferson Elks lodge with an Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant recently presented a check for $3,250 to Greene County congregate meals to help provide meals for senior citizens, the handicapped, and needy residents of Greene County. Pictured are (from left) congregate meals employees Rachel Reece and Crystal Jordan, Elks esquire Les Fister, congregate meals director Tammy Smith, Elks secretary…
Read MoreWomen’s Foundation hosts event in Jefferson
The Iowa Women’s Foundation (IWF) held its western Iowa grant awards reception on Monday, Jan. 29, at The Centennial restaurant in Jefferson with the Why Not Us group as co-hosts. Deann Cook, president and CEO of IWF; Tisha Ritter, IWF director of development, and Hannah Richter, IWF program coordinator, welcomed guests to the event along with Why Not Us (WNU)…
Read MoreValentines welcome for extended care patients
There is nothing better than getting some surprise mail, and you can help brighten someone else’s day by giving them this surprise. Greene County Medical Center is asking you to join them in making this Valentine’s Day special for the six patients in Greene County Medical Center’s Extended Care program by showering them with valentines. “Our patients loved receiving these…
Read MoreWebb House fundraiser Sunday
Members of First United Methodist Church will host a fundraising luncheon Sunday, Jan. 28, from 11 am to 12:30 pm at the church. The menu features lasagna, bread, salad and dessert. Carryouts are available by calling the church at 515-386-4411. All proceeds will go to the Webb House.
Read MoreGenealogical Society to meet Feb. 3
The Greene County Iowa Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, Feb. 3 at 10 am at the Jefferson public library basement meeting room. Mikki Schwarzkopf will present her Valentine collection with histories and stories. Non-members are welcome. The basement meeting room is handicap accessible. The genealogy room is open Wednesdays from 1 to 3 pm and Saturdays from 9 to 11…
Read MoreMidland Power offers HS trip to Washington, DC
Midland Power Cooperative is offering one high school sophomore or junior an all-expenses paid trip to the nation’s capital. For more than 60 years, Midland Power has sponsored high school students for the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour, where they learn about not only electric cooperatives, but also US history, the federal government and meet members of Congress. The trip will…
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