Increased enforcement July 1-5 The Jefferson police department and the Greene County sheriff’s office will step up their efforts Friday evening, July 1 through Tuesday morning, July 5, to eliminate drunk drivers on the roads and reduce speeding in order to protect all the motoring public.
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Grant funds may be available for unified code enforcement for county towns
Greene County’s smaller towns may get some help in their efforts to initiate uniform code enforcement.
Read MoreRichardson gearing up for independent bid for supervisor
A diverse group of Greene County residents has formed a committee to support Guy Richardson to run as an independent with no party affiliation in the general election for county supervisor from District 5.
Read MoreWC Iowa on short end of variable rainfall
Iowa experienced highly variable weather conditions ranging from almost no precipitation to heavy rain and isolated hail during the week ending June 26, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 5.6 days suitable for fieldwork. Activities for the week included cutting hay, herbicide and fungicide applications, and some hauling of grain. Heat and lack of moisture…
Read MoreLarry Burkett honored for 30 years of service on conservation board
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Larry Burkett of Rippey was honored recently by the Greene County board of supervisors and county conservation board on his retirement from the conservation board. Burkett served 30 years on the board and decided that it was time to turn the position over to another person.
Read MoreScranton swim bus starts July 5
Runs Tuesdays, Thursdays through Aug. 11 ~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Scranton youngsters will be able to enjoy the Jefferson swimming pool again this summer thanks to the generosity of the Scranton Betterment Committee.
Read MoreArea businesses support 4-H members at the fair
The Greene County Fair is right around the corner and 4-H youth have several donations to be grateful for. Home State Bank again purchased a fair T-shirt for each 4-H member. The youngsters will each receive a punch card worth $10 from Farmers Mutual Insurance Association/Complete Insurance, a $5 punch card from Farm Credit Services in Carroll, and a coupon…
Read MoreOrgan donor’s mother, organ recipient tell their stories
The Churdan library will welcome two women who will tell a memorable story of “A Special Gift of a Lifetime” Monday, July 11, at 1:30 pm. Alissa Massner and Kris Kaufman will tell stories of organ donation from two different perspectives. Kaufman, who lives in Farnhamville, received the liver of Massner’s son. Both will tell their stories.
Read MoreJuggling, unicycle tricks entertain area youngsters
The Hanson Family entertained children of all ages all over Greene County the past two weeks. Their performance in Rippey, Grand Junction, Paton, Churdan, Scranton and Jefferson were hosted by the local libraries and paid for by the Greene County board of supervisors. Children were encouraged “to laugh at the funny stuff and clap at the amazing stuff,” and challenged…
Read MoreNEW Cooperative supports 4-H
Once again, the NEW Cooperative Foundation has shown its commitment to supporting local 4-H youngsters. Recently, the Foundation donated a total of about $40,000 to area 4-H clubs.
Read MoreIncreased E.coli cases in Carroll County
Greene County residents who travel to Carroll County for pleasure or business are alerted that Carroll County Public Health is currently investigating a cluster of cases of E.coli infections in that county. This investigation is part of the routine and continuous disease monitoring conducted by county health agencies on a daily basis.
Read MoreScranton Children’s Fishing Day fun for all
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal June 4 brought beautiful weather for the fifth annual Scranton Kids Day Event. The turnout was an enormous success as roughly 175 youngsters and their parents brought their tackle and their appetite and enjoyed the day.
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