Grand Junction residents and all area residents are invited to Jingle and Mingle in Junction this Sunday, Dec. 7. The Community Center committee and Horizons have teamed up to plan a day that is sure to create lasting memories. The Community Center committee will host a bus Tour of Lights to see the Christmas displays at Swan Lake and a…
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Bird-watching trip to Minnesota planned
Area bird-watchers are invited to a Minnesota “Avian Adventure” hosted by the conservation boards of Cass, Sac and Carroll Counties. Destination for the bus trip is the Sax-Zim bog and Duluth, where participants will see a wide variety of birds and enjoy the culture of northeast Minnesota. Target birds include great gray, northern hawk and snowy owls; evening and pine…
Read MoreCommunity tree lighting slated for Dec. 4
Afterward, Santa will welcome children at the top of the Bell tower The second annual Holiday Sparkle Community Christmas Tree lighting will be Thursday, Dec. 4, at 5:30 pm in the Greene County Courthouse. The event will feature caroling, bells, reading of the Christmas story, and Sugar Plum Fairy dancers. The highlight of the evening will be the countdown—led by…
Read MoreScranton council looking at water/sewer staffing
Scranton city officials are considering their options for the operation of their water and sewer departments after long-time operator Dee Jay Byerly submitted his resignation recently. Temporary licensed operators have been obtained but the council is researching alternatives as it heads into the new year.
Read MoreScranton library tells winter hours
The Marchant Memorial Library in Scranton will begin winter hours next Monday, Dec. 8. The library will be open Monday from 11 am to 5 pm; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 3 to 6 pm; Wednesday from 2 to 5 pm; and Saturday from 10 am to noon. The hours will be in effect until further notice.
Read MoreHometown Holidays offers holiday sparkle and celebration
Greene County Chamber invites all area residents to enjoy a 2014 holiday season showcasing the uniqueness that “Hometown Holidays” can offer. Highlights follow: Tree Lighting: Jefferson Matters: Main Street starts off the season with a Community Christmas Tree Lighting Thursday, Dec. 4, at 5:30 pm in the rotunda of the Greene County courthouse. Santa and Mrs Claus will be there, and there…
Read MoreStill time to make donations to Adopt-a-Family
The Adopt-a-Family board is still accepting cash donations for its Christmas Food Basket program. Adopt-a-Family will on Dec. 20 distribute nearly 175 food baskets to families who otherwise would not have warm, nutritious meals for their children during the Christmas break from school. Total cost is estimated at $17,000.
Read MoreA public chat with ‘Sticks’ founder and artist Sarah Grant
A benefit for Habitat for Humanity’s work in Greene County One of Iowa’s best-known and most successful artists is helping Habitat for Humanity fund its work in Greene County by coming to Jefferson for a Dec. 7 public reception and a “conversation” that will be the opening event in the third annual Nativity Festival that the Habitat group sponsors. Sarah…
Read MoreReminder: ABC Award nominations due Dec. 12
Area residents are reminded that the deadline for nominations for the Greene County Chamber’s ABC Award is Friday, Dec. 12. The ABC Award (Above and Beyond the Call) is presented annually to an individual or couple who through personal involvement, leadership qualities and unselfish giving of time and talent has positively affected activities or accomplishments beneficial to the community at…
Read MoreNovember nearly the coldest November on record
November was colder and drier than normal according to data compiled by volunteer weather observer John Beltz. In fact, it was close to the coldest November on record. According to Beltz’s data, November 1959 is the coldest November on record with an average temperature of 28.4 degrees. Average temperature this November was 28.6 degrees.
Read MoreScranton Community Center tells upcoming dates
The Scranton Community Center board has planned gym time for the coming weeks. Dodge ball games are planned Saturday evenings, Nov. 29, Dec. 13 and Dec. 27 from 6 to 8 pm. Badminton will be the game for persons fourth grade through adult Friday evenings Dec. 5 and Dec. 19, also from 6 to 8 pm.
Read MoreRams split non-conference dual meet vs Van Meter, Ogden
The Greene County wresting team opened its season with a non-conference dual meet at home vs Van Meter and Ogden Tuesday evening. The Rams topped Van Meter 60-17 but then lost to Ogden 46-26.
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