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Historical society will learn about Greene County’s early “fountain of youth” (and ask if there’s possibly another one)

At the Friday, Nov. 5, program of the Greene County Historical Society in Scranton, Mary Weaver of rural Rippey will tell of her home area’s Eagle Mineral Springs, which produced water so rejuvenating that the springs were touted as a local “fountain of youth.” They were located on the pioneer farm of the Orman family, […]

$100,000 Challenge Grant Awarded

October 20, 2021 (DES MOINES) — The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) yesterday awarded Jefferson Matters: A Main Street & Chamber Community a $100,000 grant for Art on the Fly and the Columbian Block Building. Twelve other Main Street Iowa communities also received grants. Jolene Peters, owner of Art on the Fly, responded by saying, […]

Bomgaars Ladies’ Night to Benefit Greene County Medical Center Cancer Patients

Bomgaars will be hosting Ladies’ Night on Sunday, October 24, between 5 – 8 p.m. This night of festive shopping will feature gift card giveaways, refreshments and 20% off regular priced merchandise. Five percent of the night’s proceeds will be donated to the Greene County Medical Center Foundation for cancer patients, equipment or other needs […]

Chad Butterfield Named New Greene County Medical Center CEO

The Greene County Medical Center Board of Trustees and their affiliation partner, UnityPoint Health –Des Moines, is proud to announce the hiring of Chad Butterfield as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Butterfield will transition from Greene County Medical Center’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to his new role as CEO effective October 18, 2021. “On […]