Printer Friendly
Email to a Friend
(KMZA)--A new Nemaha County Health Officer has been hired.
The Nemaha County Commission voted Monday to hire Heaven Schuette, of Sabetha, for the position.
Schuette will begin work November 3rd at a starting salary of $60,000 per year.
She has served as a school nurse for Prairie Hills USD 113 for five years.
Schuette said she looks forward to serving in her new position.
Nicole “ Nikki” Keim has been serving as interim county health officer since the resignation of Jane Sunderland, which was effective August 31st.
Schuette will work under the supervision of Dr. Mark Steffen, of rural Hutchinson.
He took over in the advisory role on October 1 replacing Dr. Irving Cohen, of Topeka.
Steffen is working at no cost to the county, while the county was paying Cohen $1,000 a month.
© Many Signals Communications
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Atchison Walmart robbery sparks suspect search
Atchison man arrested following pursuit
Packed hearing Thurs for Atchison Co Lake's future
Hiawatha USD 415 Supt. announces retirement
Pottawatomie Co Sheriff's Office K9 dies
City Commission approves removal of breed-specific dog ban
New Jeff Co North leadership hired
Local judge among 15 seeking Supreme Court vacancy
Longtme Falls City business owner dies
Atchison's black business past set for renewal
Jackson Co voters to face special question in November
Wrecked motorcyclist escapes serious injuries
Plea entered in Jackson Co child sex case
Nemaha Co Attorney discusses retirement plans with commission
Falls City School Board approves personnel changes
USD 430 retirees recognized at board meeting
Commission approves ordinance allowing firework sales in city
LATEST STORIES
Wrecked motorcyclist escapes serious injuries
Lancaster Fire gains firetruck
Atchison's black business past set for renewal
Nemaha Co Attorney discusses retirement plans with commission
Richardson County Board receives department updates
Atchison Walmart robbery sparks suspect search
No Summer Hunger Program begins June 2
Jackson Co voters to face special question in November
Hiawatha, Ks 66434