Impact Award presentation Sunday Jim North was honored with the Greene County Impact Award at a ceremony Sunday afternoon in the courthouse rotunda. More than 100 persons attended to honor North and the Webb House. It was 20 years ago that North, with help from middle school students, established the Webb House as a safe and supervised social center for…
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DAISY Award ceremony at medical center Thursday
Greene County Medical Center will honor its seventh DAISY Award winner on Thursday, May 11, at 11 am in the education center classroom. Nominees being recognized at the award ceremony are Angela Davis, acute care nurse; Allie Hamilton, quality management; Maria Bretey, long term care; Karen Carman, care management/acute care; Laura Walker, care management; Megan Bonney and Kasey Greteman, ER/acute care;…
Read MoreRegister now for Bill Riley Talent Search
Registrations are now being accepted for the Bill Riley Talent Search slated for Saturday, June 10, as part of the Bell Tower Festival. Bolton & Menk is once again sponsoring the show, making cash prizes possible for first, second and third place winners in both the Sprout and the Senior divisions. First place winners will qualify to compete at the…
Read MoreBell tower elevator updates on ‘to-do’ list
The Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower has been dubbed as “a gift that keeps costing.” Funding for the construction of the bell tower came from Floyd Mahanay, but Greene County is responsible for maintenance. Now 50 years old, maintenance has become more of an issue. County engineer Wade Weiss told the county supervisors Monday that it’s time to consider upgrades to…
Read MoreCut to DHS budget to cost medical center
A cut to the Iowa Department of Human Services budget will cost Greene County Medical Center an estimated $50,000, at a minimum. Tracy Warner, UnityPoint Health director of rural health resources, told the medical center trustees at their April 27 meeting that the DHS budget approved by the legislature cut Medicaid funding for “cross-over claims”. Under the current budget, a…
Read MoreAdvance tickets for Festival carnival, barbecue available
Tickets are now available for the Bell Tower Festival carnival. Inflatables by Bounce Around Inflatables will be located on the east side of the courthouse square June 9-10. Wristbands for Friday evening for $10, and Saturday wristbands are $20. Both prices are $5 less than day-of purchases. Wristbands are at the Chamber office at Jefferson city hall, Kum & Go,…
Read MoreDrier weather speeds planting, corn only a little behind average
Drier conditions as the week progressed allowed farmers to plant corn and soybeans during the week ending May 7, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 3.4 days suitable for fieldwork. However, below normal temperatures have slowed the emergence of crops.
Read MoreReminder: Impact Award program Sunday, May 7
Jim North and the Webb House will be honored with the Greene County Impact Award Sunday, May 7, at 3 pm in a ceremony in the rotunda of the Greene County courthouse. The program will include speakers, music, and refreshments. The public is invited to attend and honor Jim North and the Webb House.
Read MoreGreene Co, P-C ranked by U.S. News
Greene County High School and Paton-Churdan High School were both awarded bronze medals in a recent ranking by U.S. News & World Report. Gold, silver or bronze medals were awarded to 6,041 public high schools across the country, 29.5 percent of the public schools with sufficient enrollment during the 2014-15 school year to be eligible for the rankings. (Schools with…
Read MoreA memorial bridge, Jim North Day and roofs for cattle topics for supes
The Highway 4 overpass over the railroad tracks in Jefferson may be renamed the Greene County Veterans and First Responders Memorial Bridge. Jim Andrew, American Legion Post 11 commander, asked the county supervisors Monday for a resolution in support of that designation.
Read MoreMedical center contracts with Aramark for management of cafeteria and more
Big changes are in store for the cafeteria at Greene County Medical Center, as an updated look and different marketing strategies are put in place to increase usage and revenue. The medical center trustees at their April 27 meeting approved entering into a contract with Aramark for nutrition, environmental, and facility services support. According to chief operating officer Christa Simons,…
Read MoreThe Greene Group forming for ‘younger’ residents
A new group for young professionals, leaders, entrepreneurs and community members, The Greene Group, will host a kick-off event Thursday, May 11, from 5 to 7 pm at Doc’s Stadium on the east side of the courthouse square in Jefferson.
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