Geisler elected to REAP Congress Three members of the St. Patrick Church’s Preservation Committee attended the regional Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) public assembly held at Swan Lake Park conservation center on Oct. 1. This past summer the Greene County church was a recipient of a Historical Resource Development Program (HRDP) grant to update the heating and cooling elements in…
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Greene County ELC marks 10th anniversary
Nearly 100 parents, children, and members of the community visited the Greene County Early Learning Center Tuesday evening to mark the childcare center’s 10th anniversary. All the classrooms were open for tours, and Stacie Stevenson of Iowa Public Television had table activities for children.
Read MoreLetter to the editor – John Thompson
Another Columbus Day has come and gone with a bunch of college beatniks stepping out of their drum circles to fuss about Christopher Columbus. They decry the racism of the term “Indian” as opposed to the more politically friendly, “Native American.” Frankly, I do not know why a term originating from Columbus’ misunderstanding of where he put down port is…
Read MoreChallenge grant not funded; city will move forward with repair
The city of Jefferson is on its own to repair the building at 205 N. Wilson. Jefferson Matters: Main Street has received notification that the application for a $75,000 Challenge grant was not successful. The proposed project would have refurbished the exterior and done enough interior work to make the building marketable. The grant application called for a $75,000 match…
Read MorePumpkin carving contest in Scranton
The Scranton Betterment committee is hosting a free pumpkin decorating and carving contest Sunday, Oct. 25, at 4 pm at the city park’s west end shelter. Pumpkins will be provided. Contestants should bring creativity and their own tools. Youngsters younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Participants are asked to sign up by Oct. 23 at the Scranton…
Read MoreHistorical Society featuring ‘legendary’ journalists
Greene County produced several top reporters and editors; program Sunday, Oct. 18, has their stories ~by Chuck Offenburger for the Greene County Historical Society People today are largely unaware that Greene County produced a half-dozen or more of Iowa’s best known journalists over the years, and a couple went on to prominence nationally. Their stories are going to be shared…
Read MoreP-C Early Learning Center provides income guidelines for meal program
The Paton-Churdan Early Learning Center is a participant in the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the USDA. Compliance requires provision of income guidelines for participation to the public. Click here for the USDA income guidelines.
Read MoreSplish, splash at the courthouse
Splish, splash, look what’s getting a bath! Gary Goodwin of Goodwin and Son started the very big job of power washing the Greene County courthouse last weekend. Goodwin plans to work on weekends in order not to disrupt the business of the courthouse. Total cost for the job is $15,845. The last time the courthouse was power washed was about…
Read MoreHabitat home repairs to be celebrated in Greene County
Habitat for Humanity volunteers, supporters and the public will gather Sunday, Oct. 18, to celebrate the completion of three projects in Greene County’s fourth year of the nationally-acclaimed Helping Hands home repair program.
Read MoreAnother year for Paton-Churdan track & field
No consensus to make a change puts track & field at P-C The future of track and field at Paton-Churdan was again a topic of discussion when the P-C board met Oct. 12 in Paton. The question was raised by superintendent Kreg Lensch at the September meeting, along with an invitation that P-C consider sharing track and field with Glidden-Ralston.…
Read MoreGreene County public health seeking community feedback
Greene County Medical Center public health is conducting a community needs assessment – and the public is invited to participate by attending forums on Thursday, Oct. 22, and Thursday, Nov. 12. The forums will be held from 4 to 5:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson. Refreshments will be served.
Read MoreIowa Finance Authority rolls out new workforce rental housing program
DES MOINES – The Iowa Finance Authority on Oct. 9 announced that a new Workforce Housing Loan Program is now available to communities with a need for additional rental housing as a result of local employment growth. The program has $5 million available to provide financial assistance in the form of low-cost repayable loans to cities and counties.
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