New administrative position Greene County Medical Center’s chief nurse executive Katie Heldt announced last week that Sandy Atkinson, BSN, RN, has been hired as the director of quality management and patient experience. Atkinson will join the medical center on Feb. 19. She brings with her experience in clinical nursing, performance improvement, case management and patient satisfaction.
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Inaugural Water Quality Initiative Leader Award recipients told
Heartland Co-op and Certified Crop Advisor Bruce Baier recognized DES MOINES –Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey on Feb. 11 announced two recipients of the inaugural Secretary’s Water Quality Initiative Leader Award that recognizes individuals, companies and organizations for outstanding leadership in improving Iowa’s water quality. Northey recognized Heartland Co-op and Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) Bruce Baier.
Read More25-year membership for The Printer’s Box
Greene County Chamber president Ben Yoder (pictured, left) recently visited The Printer’s Box to present owners Jean and Don Feldmann with a plaque noting the business’s 25 years of Chamber membership. Jean not only operates the upscale gift shop, but is an ambassador for Jefferson and Greene County and an active volunteer for the Chamber and the community. The membership…
Read MoreDenny Launter in Hall of Heroes
Greene County resident Denny Lautner (right), whose trivia questions have stumped Greene County Fair-goers, members of the Greene County Historical Society and others for years, was inducted into Van and Bonnie’s Hall of Heroes last Frieday on Van and Bonnie in the Morning. The show was broadcast on WHO-Radio, 1040 AM. The feature highlights “unsung heroes” of central Iowa.
Read MoreSchroeder appointed to state commission
Amy Schroeder of Jefferson was appointed Feb. 4 by Gov Terry Branstad to the judicial nominating commission for District 2B, the judicial district in which Greene County lies. The commission screens applicants for district judgeships and submits a list of nominees to the governor. The governor appoints district judges from the list. Schroeder’s term is Feb. 1, 2014 through Jan.…
Read MoreJefferson Elk named northwest district Elk of the Year
Jerry Roberts, a member of Jefferson Lodge #2306, has been voted Iowa N\northwest district Elk of the Year. The vote came at a recent district vice presidents meeting held in Jefferson. Roberts was first named Jefferson Elk of the Year and then nominated for the district award. Roberts has been an Elks member for 50 years and a member of…
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Graves: Nathan Graves of Jefferson was among 75 Central College students who presented their research and projects at Undergraduate Scholarship Celebration Days Dec. 5 and Dec. 12. His presentation was titled “Herbs and Spices: Health Benefits and the Promotion of Dietary Recommendations.” Graves is majoring in biology. Rice and Rice: Kurtis Rice of Jefferson earned a 4.0 grade point average…
Read MoreGreene SWCD tells Izaak Walton windbreak awards
At the Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District’s (SWCD) January meeting the commissioners honored the recipients of the 2013 Izaak Walton League Windbreak Award. Recognition was given to Bruce Wessling of Grand Junction and Louis Hahn of Churdan for their outstanding windbreaks.
Read MoreWoodruff, Schon win Elks district Hoop Shoot
A quartet of Jefferson Hoop Shoot winners won trophies at the Elks district competition held Jan. 18 in Storm Lake. Winning first place trophies were 8-9 boys champion Logan Woodruff of Jefferson and 10-11 girls champion Talia Schon of Glidden. Both youngsters will advance to the state Elks finals in Des Moines Feb. 22 on the Grandview campus. They and…
Read MoreSTAR Energy’s Jason Stauffer recognized for renewable fuels marketing
Northey recognizes efforts by fuel marketers to offer and promote renewable fuels DES MOINES –Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey announced that Russ and Barb Danielsen from Southern Iowa Oil and Jason Stauffer from STAR Energy are the 2014 winners of the Secretary’s Biodiesel and Ethanol Marketing Awards. The awards were created by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land…
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Schroeder– Evan Schroeder of Jefferson will tour with the Dordt College jazz band during the school’s winter break. He is a sophomore majoring in music with an emphasis in performance and pedagogy. He also has a minor in the Kuyper Scholars program. Schroeder plays piano with the college’s jazz band. Touring through Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa, the jazz band and chamber orchestra…
Read MoreLocal poets selected for Iowa Poetry Association’s annual anthology
The work of six Jefferson poets will be included in Lyrical Iowa 2013. Lyrical Iowa 2013 will showcase the work of 368 poets, as compiled by editor Lucille Morgan Wilson. Selected from nearly 2,000 entries in the Iowa Poetry Association’s annual contest, choices were made by qualified judges from Maine, Connecticut, New York, North Carolina and Washington, as well as Iowa. …
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