Two Weeks Til Gretchen!
Posted 2 July 2009
Appearing
on the Farm Bureau Main Events Stage, Thursday, July 16 at 8:30 PM,
Gretchen Wilson. Wilson debuted in 2004 with the Grammy
Award-winning single "Redneck Woman," a number-one hit on the Billboard
country charts. The song served as the lead-off single of her debut
album, Here for the Party. Wilson followed this album one year later
with All Jacked Up, the title track of which became the
highest-debuting single for a female country artist upon its 2005
release. A third album, One of the Boys, was released in 2007.
Overall, Wilson has charted thirteen singles on the Billboard country
charts, of which five have reached Top Ten: the Number One "Redneck
Woman", as well as "Here for the Party" (#3, 2004), "When I Think About
Cheatin'" (#4, 2004), "Homewrecker" (#2, 2005), and "All Jacked Up"
(#8, 2005). The album Here for the Party was certified 5×
Multi-Platinum by the RIAA for sales of five million copies, while All
Jacked Up was certified platinum and One of the Boys certified gold.
Grandstand seating is included with admission to the Fair.
Reserved seats are available for $34 and can be purchased at the Fair
Office, Ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000
Rides
Included at the Delaware County
Fair!
Posted 1 July 2009
Forget
the bracelet. New for this year at the Delaware County Fair, the
rides are free. With the price of admission, all of the mid-way
rides are included. Ride as many times as you like!
According to Fair Manager, Jeannie Domeyer, "A family of 4 saves at
least $20, probably more. In today's economy, the Fair Board
knows that making the Delaware County Fair affordable for families is
important. Mom and Dad can bring the kids to the fair and let
them ride all day without paying for a ride bracelet. Also, you
can see great acts like Big Daddy Weave, Gretchen Wilson and .38
Special perform at the fair with the price of admission."
Pay your price of admission to the fair and receive your carnival
rides, free on grounds shows, teen and beer garden entertainment and
grandstand shows all FREE!
Get your tickets today. The fair office is at the Community Center at
the Fairgrounds, in Manchester.
Office hours are 9-5
Phone 563.927.6449
Adults: $9
Kids 1-11: $1
Jones
Regional New Building Update:
Support Areas
Posted 26 June 2009
Drywall,
painting, and ceiling installation near completion at the new Jones
Regional Medical Center facility. Parking areas will continue to
be graded and surfaced on the outside and flooring and fixtures will
begin to be installed on the inside. A dedication and open house
will take place in October with the opening to follow several days
later. Hospital officials will provide more information on these
events in the months to come.
At the new facility, the support areas of environmental services,
central supply and administration will be better equipped to serve
those departments that provide direct patient services.
At the new facility, environmental services will have the following
features:
More centralized electrical systems located in one main area (versus
many places in current facility)
Updated and more efficient boiler system for heat and efficient water
heaters for hot water (versus older boiler system in current facility
for heat and hot water)
New and efficient air conditioning system with ease of switching on and
off (versus current system that’s set for the season once it’s turned
on)
More comfortable environment in all rooms, which each will have
thermostats to more easily control the temperature
“Smart” fire alarm system that will indicate which alarm is sounding
(versus current facility indicating a certain zone in the hospital)
Specific plumbing shut off valves for each room (versus current system
that shuts off whole areas)
More efficient lighting
New back-up generator (versus older one currently)
Housekeeping storage areas throughout the new facility for more
efficiency (versus only a few areas in the current facility)
At the new facility, central supply will have the following features:
Dedicated office space for manager allowing for more efficiency and
privacy
More space for storing supplies
Contaminated, dirty supply and sterilization areas separate from the
central supply area (currently they are in the same area)
Closer delivery door for supplies (versus on separate floors now)
Room for growth
Related supplies can be kept in the same area (versus space in current
facility that limits this)
More room to store computer supplies (no room currently)
At the new facility, administration will have the following features:
Dedicated office space in one area for administrative personnel,
allowing for more privacy and efficiency (currently administration is
located throughout the hospital)
Dedicated conference room space for board meetings and staff meetings
Look for more information on the dedication, open house and opening in
the upcoming months.
Kirkwood
Adds to Campus Tree Population
Posted 1 May 2009
The
threat of impending rain didn't dampen the spirits for a crew of
dignitaries, faculty and students at Kirkwood Community College. May 6
was a day of digging and planting as the college accepted 42 trees on
the Cedar Rapids main campus.
The May planting was the latest in a long series of greening efforts on
the past of Trees Forever and Alliant Energy, joiningwith Kirkwood in
the periodic "We Dig Your District" installations. Over the past two
decades, hundreds of trees have been planted, some now providing
substantial shade and wildlife protection across the 680 acres of
rolling hillsides, parking lots and campus buildings.
The light-hearted, productive event was tempered with a bittersweet
anniversary. Kirkwood President Mick Starcevich recalled the loss of
long-time Parks & Natural Resources Professor Steve Atherton during
his remarks.
"As we look across this beautiful campus, we remember that we lost
Steve a year ago today. He would have loved to be here. This was really
his element, adding natural beauty and worth to Kirkwood with trees
like these. We miss him and dedicate this work to his memory today,"
Starcevich said.
Atherton's colleagues noted a spot near the new Kirkwood Horticulture
and Floral Careers building, where a memorial area and tree planting
will continue to commemorate the late professor's work in Iowa.
The latest tree installation underscores another attribute of the
Kirkwood Cedar Rapids campus.
"Seeing these trees reminds us at Kirkwood that every native species of
tree in Iowa is found on our campus today. This partnership with
Alliant and Trees Forever is a big reason why we can say that,"
Starcevich added.
JRMC
Construction Update
Posted 1 May 2009
Jones
Regional Medical Center’s construction of its $12.8 million replacement
hospital is on schedule for its planned early fall opening. The
state-of-the-art facility, located east of the intersection of Highways
151 and 64 in Anamosa, will accommodate the hospital’s need for more
space and privacy for its outpatient and emergency services as well as
offer modern inpatient rooms.
“Residents of the Jones County area have shown tremendous support for
the new facility and we’re very grateful for that,” says Sean Williams,
CEO. “They recognize the need and look forward to many
enhancements to their healthcare experience.” To date, more than
700 donors have contributed nearly $3 million to the project.
Some of the enhancements include:
· A more centralized,
easy-to-access location
· Larger and private
emergency department, including three major treatment rooms and four
exam rooms
· State-of-the-art
outpatient surgery area, allowing the hospital to offer more types of
procedures
· Private inpatient
rooms for the first 16 patients
· More exam rooms for
specialty clinics
· Larger area for
cardiopulmonary, occupational, physical, and speech therapies,
including an activities of daily living kitchen with oven and full
bathroom
“The dedication of our board of directors, staff and St. Luke’s to this
project cannot be overstated,” says Williams. “Without all of
these entities coming together, we wouldn’t be where we are today.”
Specific construction progress includes on the exterior:
completed roof membrane with all of the roof top HVAC units installed
and interior ductwork in place, exterior stone veneer 40 percent
finished, windows 75 percent installed, grading on the south side of
the building completed last fall, with the back hill seeded and an
erosion control mat installed; on the interior: completed
concrete floor slabs, steel stud walls framed, most of the water,
heating and medical gas piping completed, most of the electrical
conduit and all of the major electrical switchgear placed, boilers and
emergency generator installed, drywall hung in most areas, taped and
finished in other areas, and painted in some areas of the building, and
the stone veneer walls in the main lobby 90 percent completed.
As completion of the project draws closer, the hospital will set and
promote dedication, open house and grand opening dates.
Monticello
Chamber Announces
"Uptown Friday Night" Line-up
Posted 2 April 2009
Come
and enjoy the food, fun, and music! FREE admission! Located next to
City Hall on Sycamore Street. These GREAT events start at 5 p.m. and
end at 9 p.m. In the event of rain, all activities will be moved into
the community building. Fun for the whole family with lots of kid's
activities sponsored by the Ross Elizabeth Baty Public Library and
great food vendor.
June 12
The
band mcphisto will rock the crowd with their covers of hard rock
standars and thier own stuff. Check out their website.
Sponsors:
Above & Beyond Home Heathcare and Hospice, The Cone Shoppe,
Goettsch Funeral Home, Keleher's Jewelry, and REM Electric.
Food vendors are the Monticello Jaycees, Advancement Services of Jones
County, and the Monticello Commercial Club. The Monticello Chamber will
sponsor the beverage tent.
July 10
The
band Monkey Business will be playing "Classic Rock" tunes
from Aerosmith to ZZ Top. Check out their website.
Sponsors:
None yet. Contact Kris at the Monticello Chamber of
Commerce!! 319-465-5626
Food vendors are the Monticello Eagles and the Monticello Commercial
Club. The Monticello Chamber will sponsor the beverage tent.
August 14
The
band Bad Habits will be playing Classic Rock. Check out their website.
Sponsors:
None yet. Contact Kris at the Monticello Chamber of
Commerce!! 319-465-5626
Food vendors are the Venture Crew and the Monticello Commercial Club.
The Monticello Chamber will sponsor the beverage tent.
Pulmonologist Offering
Clinic At Jones
Regional
Posted 18 March 2009
Donald E. Paynter,
MD, a pulmonologist with Internists, PC in Cedar Rapids, has started
offering clinics at Jones Regional Medical Center once a month.
Pulmonologists specialize in disorders and diseases of the lungs.
These include, but are not limited to, chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD), asthma, cystic fibrosis, pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary
hypertension, bronchitis, and pneumonia.
Dr. Paynter will also serve as medical director of Jones Regional’s
respiratory care department and the pulmonary rehabilitation
department. Seven respiratory therapists at Jones Regional
provide services for those with breathing difficulties and lung
illnesses, serving inpatient, emergency and outpatient needs. A
respiratory therapist is at the hospital at all times.
Outpatient services the department performs include: complete
pulmonary function testing (PFT), a common, outpatient test for
diagnosing breathing problems such as asthma and COPD; and overnight
oximetry screening, a test that helps determine the need for detailed
sleep apnea testing.
Dr. Paynter received his undergraduate from Coe College and his medical
degree from the University of Iowa. He conducted his residency in
internal medicine with the U.S. Air Force Medical Center, Wright
Patterson Air Force Base in Patterson, OH. He conducted his
fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at the University of
Arkansas for Medical Sciences. He holds board certification with
the American Board of Internal Medicine in Pulmonary Disease &
Critical Care Medicine and is a designated Fellow American College of
Physicians.
He sees patients at Jones Regional one Wednesday monthly. His
first clinic will begin March 25, 2009. For appointments, call
319-462-6131.
2009
Jones County Nature Photography
Contest
Posted 18 March 2009
The Jones County
Conservation Department is sponsoring their 2009 Nature Photography
Contest. Here's a great opportunity to show off your great outdoor
photos - like the one above!
Categories include: Scenic Jones County; Animals in Nature; Plants in
Nature; and People in Nature. To be considered in the contest, all
photos must be taken in Jones County.
An official entry form must accompany each photo entered. Entry forms
may be downloaded from:
http://jonescountyiowa.org/Documents/naturephotoentry2009.pdf
All ages are encouraged to enter the local contest.
Deadline to submit entries is May 31, 2009.
For additional information about the contest, call the Jones County
Conservation Board Naturalist at (563) 487-3541.
(Photo courtesy of Jones County Conservation Department)
Stone City, Anamosa Named Historic
Districts
Posted 4 March 2009
This
picture shows downtown Anamosa's Union Block at 100-102-104 East Main
Street soon after its completion in 1866. (Photo courtesy of
Jones County Historic Preservation Commission )
Jones County has two new areas designated a National Historic Districts
- Stone City and downtown Anamosa.
Official notification came last month that both sides of East and West
Main Street in Anamosa - from Huber to Cleveland and West to Garnavillo
- are included in the designated district. Buildings on North Ford
Street from the old railroad right of way to Main Street are also
a part of the historic area.
Criteria for the national designation included the construction of a
marketplace by early developers as well as architectural design, which
included the use of limestone from local quarries.
The historic designation has its perks besides becoming attractive to
tourists. There are tax credits and grants available for building
owners.
Other places in Jones County with historic significance include:
Antioch School, Freemont Mill Bridge, Hall Bridge, Lower Road Bridge,
Moore's Ford Bridge, Dr. Martin H. Calkins House, Ely's Stone Bridge,
the S.S. Farwell House, Iowa Men's Reformatory Historic District and
Cemetery, Odd Fellows Hall in Monticello, Rick's Brewery and the Shaw
House, which all have been named to the National Register of
Historic Places.
Monticello is a great
place to live work and
raise a family.
Located along US Hwy
151 between Dubuque and Cedar Rapids in NE Iowa,
Monticello provides a unique mix of urban and rural features.
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