~courtesy of The Scranton Journal It’s an important service but due to a lack of attendance and funding, the Scranton congregate meal site is closing. The final day of operation is Friday, June 30. Scranton residents will not be left without noon meal service. Jerry Boyd has agreed to pick up meals in Jefferson and deliver them to Scranton residents.
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Soybeans behind average but ahead of last year
Iowa experienced below normal temperatures across the state with mostly isolated precipitation during the week ending June 25, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 5.3 days suitable for fieldwork. Activities for the week included herbicide application, side-dressing, cultivating, and haying.
Read MoreGenealogical Society to meet
The Greene County Genealogical Society will have its Christmas in July Saturday, July 1, at 11:30 am at the Uptown Café in Jefferson. The Uptown Café is handicap accessible. All are invited. The meal will be Dutch treat.
Read MorePass the green bean casserole
~a column by Colleen O’Brien In planning for a luncheon, one of my friends asked, “What should I bring?” The hostess said, “Let’s take our chances and make it a true potluck. Bring whatever you want.”
Read MoreVFW, American Legion at Community Conversation
The Community Conversation July 6 at Trinity Lutheran Church will feature members of VFW Post 9599 and American Legion Post 11. They’ll talk about their activities and how they support veterans in the area. Snacks and fellowship will begin at 5 pm with the conversation at 5:30. Trinity Lutheran Church is located at 801 W. Lincoln Way in Jefferson.
Read MoreBusy meeting for Scranton city council
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…
Read MoreChurdan 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…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
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
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