Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica), a customer-owned financial cooperative, presented recently provided books about agriculture to the Churdan public library. As part of the Community Involvement efforts of the Carroll FCSAmerica office, Farm Credit Services of America donated $500 books valued at $500 to the library.
Read MoreDay: October 1, 2017
9-Square-in-the-Air at Webb House
Harry Ahrenholtz (center) of Jefferson was introduced to 9-Square-in-the-Air at the Webb House Wednesday afternoon. 9-Square-in-the-Air is a new active game that’s a hybrid of 4-Square and volleyball. Players work their way from the “1” square on an outside corner to the center “9” square by accurately hitting the ball over the horizontal bar and into another player’s square. If…
Read MoreChurdan library serving spaghetti supper
The Churdan public library board and staff will serve a spaghetti supper Thursday, Oct. 5, from 5 to 7 pm in the Paton-Churdan school cafeteria. The menu includes spaghetti, garlic toast, salad and bars. A free will donation will be accepted, with a $5 suggested donation. All proceeds will go to the library’s building fund.
Read More50-year reunion for Scranton class of ’67
The Scranton High School class of 1967 held its 50-year reunion on Sept. 16 at the Scranton Community Center. The guest tables were decorated in a fall theme with centerpieces crafted by Mary Miller Johnson. Snacks and desserts were provided by Martha Gibson Shoff, Mary Miller Johnson, Jane Tolsdorf Gallentine and Donna Hicks Wenger. A delicious evening meal was served…
Read MoreGarden calendar celebrates plants associated with holidays
~by Richard Jauron, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach AMES, Iowa – With decorated trees on Christmas, roses on Valentine’s Day or jack-o’-lanterns on Halloween, plants are at the center of many holiday gatherings and special events. The 2018 Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Garden Calendar highlights these plants surrounding beloved celebrations.
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Greenbrier 4-H Club
(Editor’s note: National 4-H Week is Oct. 1-7) To the editor, 4-H clubs fill a very important need for young people who take advantage of membership. They allow opportunities for interaction socially, mentally, and physically with young people whom they might not know otherwise. That brings about loyalty to a group.
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