This year, the Rotary Club of Jefferson handed out its annual “Professional of the Year” and “Avenues of Service” awards. Becky Wolf, director of Greene County public health, was honored as the Professional of the Year. Jonathan Law was recognized with the Avenues of Service award. The Professional of the Year award is given annually to an individual who exemplifies…
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June is Men’s Health Month
Seventy percent of men’s health conditions are preventable, but only three out of every five men actually seek healthcare for annual screenings, tests, and physicals. Men are half as likely to visit the doctor unless they think they have a serious health concern whereas women go almost twice as often. June is Men’s Health Month and Greene County Medical Center…
Read MoreGreene County Community Foundation offers help and hope now and for the next 150+ years
GCCF offers help and hope now and for the next 150+ years What can happen in 150 years? Look around Jefferson and you will see bountiful growth, change, and possibility, as well as hope for the next 150 years. The Greene County Community Foundation (GCCF) is one source of hope for all of Greene County just as its tagline, “for…
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May 30, 2022 Rippey Lions Club – The Rippey Lions Club will meet at Nancy and Dale Hanaman’s home for the June 2 meeting. Members are asked to arrive beginning at 5:30 pm for the potluck meal and to bring meat to grill for themselves and guests. Dale will lead the program with excerpts from the “Farewell to the Rippey…
Read MoreGrCo HS tells award, scholarship winners
The Senior Awards Night for the Greene County Class of 2022 was held May 17 at the school auditorium. Valedictorians for the class are Oliver Andre, Veronica Johnson and Eliot Schilling. Salutatorian is Brenner Gallagher. Seniors were recognized for a variety of accomplishments during their high school years. Veronica Johnson was honored for performing and documenting community service during her…
Read MoreNEW Coop Foundation helps pay 4-H dues
Once again, the NEW Cooperative Foundation has shown its commitment to supporting local 4-H youth. Recently, the foundation donated $50,805 to 22 counties representing 3,387 individual 4-H members. The money is donated for half of each 4-H youth member’s dues in NEW Cooperative’s trade territory, which includes Greene, Calhoun, Carroll, Cerro Gordo, Cherokee, Clay, Crawford, Dickinson, Emmet, Franklin, Hamilton, Hancock,…
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Rippey upcoming events include: Rippey Alumni Party on Saturday, May 28. Memorial Day ceremonies will be at the Fairview Church and cemetery, as well as Angus, Old Rippey and Rippey Cemeteries. A lunch will be served after the 11 a.m. service at the Rippey United Methodist Church. Tuesday, June 7, at 6:30 pm in the Rippey Community Room, Janice Johnston…
Read MorePaton-Churdan holds Mentor/Awards Banquet
Paton-Churdan High School held its annual banquet celebrating the mentors and accomplishments of the graduating class of 2022 Wednesday, May 18, at the school. Community State Bank and United Bank of Iowa- Churdan sponsored the event, which included a catered meal for all in attendance. Scholarships from local organizations and businesses, as well as colleges and universities, were presented. Awards…
Read MoreDoes donate to FCCLA national conference trip, food pantry
Jefferson Drove #196 of the Benevolent Patriotic Order of Does provided financial support to five members of the Greene County chapter of Family Career and Community Leadership of America and their advisor Ashley Havens, for their trip to San Diego, CA, for the national conference of the FCCLA. All five students competed at the state conference; Brooke Williams and Maggie…
Read More4-H News
The Greenbrier 4-H club met Monday, May 9, at 7 pm in Clover Hall at the Greene County Fairgrounds. Bailey Anderson called the meeting to order. Cody Stephenson reported that the Greene County Young Leaders assisted with the April Clover Kids Day consisting of spring activities. The next Clover Kids Day will be the Livestock/Petstock Day, June 25. Clover Kids…
Read MoreMay is Mental Health Awareness Month
Studies show that more than 50 percent of Americans will be diagnosed with a mental illness or disorder at some point in their life. Having poor mental health can make everyday life and maintaining recovery challenging, but it can also have an impact on families, communities, and our whole world. Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and costs…
Read MoreStoneburner recipient of DAISY Award at Greene County Medical Center
Sandra Stoneburner, RN from long term care, was named Greene County Medical Center’s DAISY Award recipient at a ceremony Friday, May 6, at the medical center to begin recognizing and honoring nurses during National Nurses Week. There were 11 nurses nominated and recognized at the event. “Our nursing staff are one of our best investments,” said Susan Moore, Greene County…
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