New Healthy Communities Initiative Coordinator

Tuesday, January 8th, 2019 9:09am

By Dave Ommen, Public Information Specialist

Kings Daughters Health

King’s Daughters’ Health and the Healthy Communities Initiative of Jefferson County are proud to announce that Keith Howard has assumed the role of HCI Coordinator, effective January 7, 2019.

Keith most recently served as the Vice President of Student Affairs for the Colorado Community College System. He also previously served as the Senior Student Affairs Officer for the four campuses of Ivy Tech Community College Northwest, Indiana. Keith’s professional experience includes leadership and strategic planning, professional presentations, data analysis, and grant writing.

Keith has a Bachelor’s degree from DePauw University; a Master’s in Public Affairs from Indiana University, and has completed all requirements for a Doctorate of Education except the dissertation from Indiana University. Keith and his wife, Karen, recently relocated to Madison to be closer to family after living and working out of state for several years. They have one adult son who lives in Chicago.

Events

Volunteer Firefighters Needed
Madison Township Volunteer Fire Department is in need of volunteers. If you've ever wanted to become a volunteer firefighter or want to learn more, call 812-273-4100 or stop by the firehouse on Michigan Road.
25th Mar at Madison Township Volunteer Fire Company
Early Bird single pool passes for Crystal Beach`
The City of Madison Parks and Recreation Department is once again offering early bird single pool passes for Crystal Beach. The passes are $40 each March 1 through May 24. These can abe purchased at the Brown Gym. Starting May 25th, single passes will be $50 each. Any questions, contact the Parks Office at (812)265-8308
25th Mar at Brown Gym on Broadway
Park Hop
A community wide scavenger hunt. Visit as many parks as you can during the month of March, and have fun exploring Jefferson County's parks and nature preserves as you go. To get started, download your Park Hop Passport. It lists the parks and nature preserves, and the clues for each one. Prizes available for youth (ages 18 and under) that complete all clues at 1,5, or 10 parks. Submitting all clues for more than 10 parks will enter youth into the grand prize drawing. Families can have fun and claim kids' prizes at our Park Hop Celebration on April 6th, from 1-2 pm at Heritage Park.
25th Mar at Madison Heritage Trail

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