Paton-Churdan High School graduated 17 students on Sunday, the largest class in recent history. The class grew in numbers in the past two years, with some students moving from other districts looking for a smaller school to provide more individual attention. Jake Carey (left) was valedictorian and Garion Consier (right) was salutatorian. Both had grade point averages higher than 3.97,…
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Greene County HS graduates 80 students
Commencement exercises for the Greene County High School class of 2015 were held Sunday afternoon at the middle school gymnasium. Greene County board of education president Ashley Johnston presented diplomas to 80 graduates. Following tradition, class president Dan Neal made brief comments. He noted that he and his classmates have been given an education and the tools to succeed, and…
Read MoreProbable cases of avian influenza identified in Sac, Calhoun counties
First case in a county neighboring Greene County DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is responding May 18 to two probable cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Sac and Calhoun counties. With the new announcements, there are now 62 cases of the disease in the state. HPAI has been found in 15 counties,…
Read MoreVeteran’s memorial dedication planned at historic Dillavou Cemetery Monday
~by Lora Koch, The Scranton Journal It will be a special Memorial Day at one of the most historic cemeteries in the area when the new veteran’s memorial is dedicated. Not only is Dillavou one of the oldest cemeteries with the largest contingent of Civil War veterans in the area, it is located in a peaceful and picturesque country setting…
Read MoreBAM! POW! READ!
“Every hero has a story” It’s time for summer reading programs for children and teens at the Jefferson public library. “Power up with books and join us for…Kaboom!…games… Zap!… contests…Splat! …movies, and…Wham!… prizes. We’ll be doing that and more,” said children’s librarian Terry Clark.
Read MoreMedical center launches chronic disease support group
Greene County Medical Center’s care management services department is starting a chronic disease support group. This new program will offer a compassionate and caring atmosphere for those suffering from chronic diseases.
Read MoreWeather still challenging Iowa farmers
Wet and windy conditions slowed planting for Iowa farmers during the week ending May 17, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were only 2.6 days suitable for fieldwork (2.8 days in west central Iowa). Operators reported the wet weather led to standing water in some fields and the wind halted spraying activity.
Read MoreP-C board discusses transportation
Okays sharing transportation director, nixes any discussion of opening borders to buses The Paton-Churdan board at its May 7 meeting approved an operational sharing agreement for a transportation director with Greene County Community Schools. The Greene County board at its April meeting had suggested that if the schools were to share a transportation director, this would be an opportune time…
Read MoreOrris offers to ‘facilitate’ work on new animal shelter
First wants to be sure of Jeff city council’s support for the project The future stray dogs and cats of Greene County should be wagging their tails or purring with excitement for what is in store for them. Don Orris, who in 2014 received the Greene County Chamber’s Above and Beyond the Call (ABC) Award his efforts on the Thomas…
Read MoreMedical Center to update electrical systems Saturday
Limited power while process is completed There will be limited power at Greene County Medical Center Saturday will the electrical systems between the current facility and the new expansion are hooked together. The process will result in limited power for approximately 7-8 hours on Saturday, between 7 am and 2 pm. Residents, patients and their visitors may notice power shortages throughout…
Read MoreUnityPoint Clinic – Greene County to open May 18
JEFFERSON – UnityPoint Clinic announces the opening of a new clinic in Jefferson. UnityPoint Clinic – Greene County will open May 18 when Sara Fleecs, ARNP, will begin seeing patients. Fleecs completed her undergraduate education at Grand View University before earning her graduate degree from Briar Cliff University. She is board certified as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner. Prior to…
Read MoreJeff council prepares for urban renewal bond issue
The Jefferson city council will hold public hearings at its May 26 meeting to approve a general obligation urban renewal bond issue not to exceed $3 million. City clerk Diane Kennedy explained to the council that one bond issue would be for the TIF district in the northwest part of the city for the work done to extend water and sewer to Wild Rose…
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