State Senator Jack Hatch, Democratic candidate for governor, met with a small group of Greene County Democrats at an informal campaign stop at Prairie Blue Sunday evening. Hatch was born and raised in Connecticut. He came to Iowa in 1968 to attend Drake University and didn’t leave. He served in the Iowa House from 1885 to 1993 and from 2001…
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P-C Color-A-Thon a blast…. of color!
Saturday was a near perfect day for the first Color-A-Thon run/walk hosted by the Paton-Churdan schools in Churdan. About 215 runners and walkers followed the 3K route around Churdan, being splashed with non-toxic color as they went. Afterward, participants and members of the community stretched the fun with an AfterBlast party that featured lunch, a DJ, and a bounce house…
Read MoreHalloween’s Triple Crown is in Jefferson Thursday
Youngsters can get set for hours of Halloween fun this Thursday in Jefferson. The fun begins at a come-and-go Halloween party hosted by the Jefferson park and recreation department at the Greene County Community Center from 4 to 5 pm. The party is for toddlers through fifth grade and will feature games, crafts and prizes. There is no charge. Pre-registrations…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Oct. 24
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Oct. 22 against Edward Eugene Goff of Jefferson on a charge of criminal mischief. He was fined $100 with a $35 surcharge and a $125 law enforcement initiative (LEI) surcharge. He must pay $45 restitution for his court appointed attorney’s fees and $60 court costs. Charges of trespass and harassment-third degree…
Read MorePancake supper in Scranton Saturday
The Scranton Betterment committee will host a pancake supper Saturday, Nov. 1, from 5 to 7 pm in the Scranton Community Center lunch room. Please use the east entrance to the building. A free will donation will be accepted. Carry-outs will be available; call 712-652-3344 to have them ready for pick up. All proceeds will benefit the committee’s local projects.
Read MorePotato soup and rock music to raise funds for the GJ Community Center
The Grand Junction Community Center committee is hoping for many more treats than tricks this Friday, Halloween. A pair of fundraisers are slated as the committee is working to raise the last $110,000 needed to match a potential Vision Iowa grant for $250,000.
Read MoreAbandoned Iowa creator to speak at Churdan library
The Churdan public library will host Mitch Nicholson, creator of Abandoned Iowa , on Sunday, Nov. 9, at 2 pm. Have you ever driven past an abandoned building site or bridge and wondered what it would look like up close? What memories might be hidden in the over growth of trees? Nicholson drives the back roads of the state looking…
Read MoreHouse candidate Erickson visits Jefferson
Hans Erickson (right), Democratic candidate to represent Iowa’s 47th House district, spoke with those who also talked with gubernatorial candidate Jack Hatch Oct. 26 at Prairie Blue in Jefferson. He is pictured with Hatch (center) and Democratic county co-chair David Morain (left). Erickson is a 2004 graduate of Boone High School and holds a bachelor’s degree in history and a…
Read MoreJefferson public library to conduct user survey
The Jefferson public library is seeking input from the community about how area residents use and wish to use the library and its services. The survey will be conducted through Nov. 20. Anyone in the library’s service area is invited to participate in the survey, whether or not they have a library card.
Read More4-H awards program set for Nov. 2
Re-enrollments due soon after Greene County 4-H members and volunteers will be recognized for their achievements and contributions at the annual Greene County 4-H awards ceremony, scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 2, at 2 pm at the Greene County High School auditorium. The public is welcome to attend.
Read MoreHalloween dance for grades 6-8
The Webb House will host a Halloween dance and a haunted house Friday, Oct. 31, from 8 to 10:30 pm. All 6th, 7th and 8th graders are invited. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. There is a small admission for the dance and for the haunted house. Proceeds will go to PAWS’ new facility.
Read MoreGreene County setting the standards for Home Base Iowa
SCRANTON – Since mid August, the Iowa Business Council has recorded 210 Home Base Iowa hires in Greene, Howard, Clarke and Floyd counties. Greene County has been leading the way as the first to adopt the initiative in March of 2014, and is already reaping the benefits of the program originated by Gov. Terry Branstad.
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