The Iowa Insurance Division’s Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) recently celebrated its 25th anniversary and highlighted Greene County Medical Center at the program’s awards luncheon for its role in SHIIP’s history.
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Greene County Master Gardeners plant sale is May 7
Spring is here and gardens and yards are coming to life. The Greene County Master Gardeners will hold their 14th annual plant sale Saturday, May 7. The sale runs from 9 to 10:30 am at the commercial building on the Greene County Fairgrounds. Plants go fast so come early for the best selection, a spokesperson suggested.
Read MoreFebruary, March Bucket Fillers told
Bucket Fillers at Greene County Elementary have been announced for February and March. The Bucket Fillers program recognizes children who share love and happiness. They’re nominated for the award by adults in the school, with selection done by a committee. Bucket Fillers for February (right) were Kristany Schmidt, Bellah Haman, Jocelyn Velazco and Keegan Lawrence.
Read MoreWeather data, week ending April 15
The week ending April 15 started with a hard freeze overnight and a low temperature of 22 degrees, but ended with more spring-like days with high temperatures in the mid- to upper 70s. KCCI’s Greene County High School SchoolNet site reported a low temperature of 22 degrees, a high temperature of 78 degrees, and no precipitation. Wind gusts were the highest April 9…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net April 11, 2016 Upcoming events: There will be a community bridal shower for Sarah Roberts-Bradley Saturday, April 16, at 10 am at the Rippey United Methodist Church. Attendees are invited to bring a recipe to share with Sarah.
Read More‘Libraries Transform!” theme of National Library Week
April 10-16 is National Library Week, a time to celebrate the dynamic changes that are happening in today’s libraries across the nation. First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country. Several activities for adults and children are planned, beginning with an open house Monday, April…
Read MoreMedical center creates $24 million-plus impact on local economy
Alone it adds $15,524,579 and 391 jobs to local economy Greene County Medical Center generates 591 jobs that add $24,151,791 to the Greene County area’s economy, according to the latest study by the Iowa Hospital Association (IHA). In addition, the medical center’s employees by themselves spend $2,425,583 on retail sales and contribute $147,155 in state sales tax revenue.
Read MoreAuthor joins book discussions via Skype
Those who attended the Greene County Reads book discussions Thursday of “Sisters of Shiloh” were treated to a surprise guest. Author Becky Hepinstall joined the discussions on Skype from her home in Virginia.
Read MoreVFW finishes renovations
Funding from Community Foundation Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9599 in Jefferson is in the midst of completing its lengthy interior renovation thanks to the recent grant from the Greene County Community Foundation.
Read More‘Spring for books’ at the FOL used book sale
The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library invites area residents to “spring for books” at the annual spring book sale Thursday through Saturday, April 21-23, during regular library hours.
Read MoreWeather data, week ending April 8
The week that ended April 8 included weather for wearing shorts and weather for wearing a winter coat, and plenty of wind most days. KCCI’s SchoolNet Jefferson site recorded a high temperature of 83 degrees on Sunday and a daytime high of only 48 degrees on Friday. Low temperature for the week was 30 degrees on Friday.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net April 4, 2016 Upcoming events: The Rippey fire department will hold an open house Saturday, April 9, from 9 am to noon at the fire station. This will be an opportunity to meet and thank the Rippey firemen who respond to the emergency needs of the community. The fire trucks…
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