Primary nurse in outpatient oncology clinic Greene County Medical Center’s Jessica Brown, RN, was honored as one of 100 Great Iowa Nurses at the 2018 awards ceremony held in Des Moines on Sunday, May 6. Brown has been with the medical center since April 2017 and is the primary nurse for all patients receiving chemotherapy through the outpatient oncology clinic.
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Greene Co 3-year-old preschool registration is May 22
Parents of children who will turn 3 years old by Sept. 15 and who live in the Greene County school district should plan to attend preschool registration Tuesday, May 22. The come-and-go event will be from 5 pm to 7 pm. There will be no parent meeting this year. At the registration will be stations for parents to complete everything…
Read MoreVeterans hosting potato bar supper May 19
The local veterans groups will host a potato bar dinner Saturday, May 19, from 5 to 7 pm at the VFW hall on the east side of the courthouse square in Jefferson. The meal will include baked potatoes with all the fixings, desserts and beverages. A free will donation will be accepted. All are welcome.
Read MoreReminder: Century, Heritage Farm application deadline is June 1
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig on Thursday reminded eligible farm owners that the deadline to apply for the 2018 Century and Heritage Farm Program is June 1. The program recognizes families that have owned their farm for 100 years in the case of Century Farms and 150 years for Heritage Farms.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send Rippey news to jeanb@iowatelecom.net May 9, 2018 Reminder, there will be a community shower for Mel Scearce Saturday, May 12, at 4 pm in the Rippey UMC. Mel is the bride-elect of Robert Borgeson.
Read MoreRegister now for Safe Food class
All organizations that anticipate serving food during RAGBRAI® are reminded that the early registration deadline for the Safe Food class is Thursday, May 17. The class is free for those who register on or before May 17; after May 17 there is a $10 registration fee.
Read MoreJefferson pool plans told
for the Jefferson municipal swimming pool are available now at the Greene County Community Center. The pool will open Saturday, May 26, for regular hours. Hours this summer are also unchanged. The pool will be open daily from 11:30 am to 1 pm for adult/senior swim; and from 1 to 5:30 and 6:30 to 8 for general admission swim. Family/adult…
Read MoreStudents take classrooms outdoors
Several Greene County Middle School classes recently enjoyed the outdoors at Spring Brook State Park. Students rotated from math, reading, science, and social studies where each class had an emphasis on ecology and environmental science. They wrote about their observations, acted out life in nature using math, identified biotic factors and relationships between them, as well as using a GPS…
Read MoreBerger state president of Elks Association
Bill Berger of Jefferson was installed April 28 as president of the Iowa Elks Association. Berger, a member for 39 years, has served his local lodge, Jefferson #2306, as exalted ruler twice and as the state vice president and division chairman for exalted rulers. He has also served as district deputy to the grand exalted ruler. The Benevolent and Protective…
Read MoreElementary Rams of the Month told
Greene County Elementary has announced the Rams of the Month for March. These students are chosen by the staff for almost always being respectful, responsible, and safe. They also exhibit the school’s mantra – Right Attitudes Make Success. One student is selected each month from grades K-4. Selected for March were (front, from left) Sedona Stevens and Jordyn Hinote; and…
Read MoreGreiner honored by professional organization
Alan Greiner of Jefferson is among 12 leaders in high school activity programs across the country to be selected to receive National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) citations. The citations are designed to honor individuals who have made contributions to the NFHS, state high school associations, athletic director and coaching professions, the officiating avocation and the fine arts/…
Read MoreHamilton Redi-Mix shares tax cut with employees
Hamilton Redi-Mix employees received something extra in their paychecks last week: the first of three installments of a bonus – made possible by the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 – more commonly known as the Trump Tax Plan. Joining many Fortune 500 companies in announcing bonuses, Hamilton Redi-Mix hopes to set an example of how…
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