Council splits on appointment to Community Center board ~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Scranton city council had a full agenda at its June 13 meeting. Only three members were in attendance: Julie McAleer, Ethel Subbert and Marilyn Jacobsen. The change in state laws regarding fireworks will not affect the city of Scranton. The council unanimously voted to maintain the…
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Churdan class of ’57 holds reunion
The Churdan High School class of 1957 celebrated its 60th reunion the weekend of June 16-18 with 13 of 17 living members of the graduating class present for at least part of the weekend and some were present for its entirety. Four of those members had started school together. The others joined the class as the country schools were closed…
Read MoreMayors, county mark Day of National Service
More than 4,520 mayors, county officials, and tribal leaders participated in a nationwide effort to recognize the impact of Senior Corps (which includes RSVP Volunteer Program) and AmeriCorps during the fifth annual Mayor, County, and Tribal Recognition Day for National Service in May.
Read More#OwnItIowa offers closing cost help for home buyers
Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg at their weekly press conference June 26 announced #OwnItIowa, a new closing cost assistance program for Iowa home buyers. The campaign is hosted by the Iowa Finance Authority and the Iowa Association of REALTORS® and encourages all Iowans 18 years and older to visit IowaHouseHunt.com through August 31, 2017, for a chance…
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Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net BAND PERFORMANCE – Friends of Rippey and others gathered on the lawn of the Rippey Community Room on Saturday evening, June 24, to listen to a rousing Town and Country Band concert. Traditional Sousa and Karl King marches were played along with a rock ‘n’ roll medley that saluted Dick…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending June 22
In Greene County district court Shane Douglas Olson, 42, of Churdan was granted a deferred judgment June 14 after he entered an Alford plea to charges of assault- simple and criminal mischief- fifth degree. (In entering an Alford plea a defendant does not admit committing a crime, but believes that given the facts in the county attorney’s information, a jury…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Jun 22
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered June 21 against Jacob Arthur Ore of Jefferson on a charge of theft- fifth degree. Ore was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. He must pay $3 restitution to Kum & Go for two packages of breast cancer awareness bands he stole. Court costs were $124.50
Read MorePolice blotter – June 2017
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Friday, June 30: At 4 pm an Officer investigated a single vehicle accident in the parking lot of Oly’s Corner. The front bumper of a 2003 Lincoln Navigator operated by Jonathan Dolph of Jefferson made slight contact with south side of the building. Damage to both the vehicle and…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – June 2017
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Friday, June 30: At 8:52 am a deputy investigated a criminal mischief complaint in the 900 block of Cedar St in Scranton. At 9:23 am a deputy investigated a support cable for a power pole that was struck in the 600 block of Jefferson St in Scranton. At…
Read MoreThey’re here – Everything’s coming up tractors
Jefferson has been invaded by tractors of nearly every decade and make for the 8th annual WHO Tractor Ride. The ride is based at Wild Rose Casino, and includes three days with drives of varying lengths for the 500 tractor enthusiasts registered for the ride.
Read MoreMotorcade to welcome 9/11 Never Forget exhibit
All area veterans and motorcyclists are invited to be part of a motorcade that will escort the 9/11 Never Forget mobile exhibit to Jefferson Friday, June 30. The motorcade will form at 11 am at the parking lot at Shopko/Hy-Vee in Perry. The planned departure time is noon. The motorcade will travel west on Highway 144 and north on Highway…
Read More‘Tunes & Treats’ in Churdan July 4
All are invited to the city park in Churdan for “Tunes and Treats” Tuesday, July 4, starting at 7 pm. The Town & Country Band will provide the tunes and the Churdan public library board will provide the treats. Concert go-ers can enjoy ice cream sundaes, floats, or brownies a la mode as then enjoy music in the well-shaded park.
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