~a column by Colleen O’Brien A demand that grade school and high school teachers in the U.S. concentrate on math and literacy was written into law and passed in 2001 via a federal education bill called No Child Left Behind. That bill got left behind in 2015 when the Every Student Succeeds Act was passed. This bill also directed teachers…
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Soup luncheon Saturday in Rippey
The Rippey library staff and board of trustees will host a soup luncheon Saturday, Feb. 17, from 11 am to 2 pm at the library. Proceeds from a free will donation will be used to supplement the library budget. All are welcome.
Read MoreSneak peak: Scranton Memory Room
~by The Scranton Journal Volunteers are putting the finishing touches on the Scranton School Memory Room, located in the Community Center. The area has been completely remodeled with new lighting windows, ceiling, carpet, slat wall, insulation, HVAC duct work and lighted display cases. All of the donated items have been catalogued so that a permanent record of the memorabilia is…
Read MoreHoyles receive windbreak award
Sherwood and Jean Hoyle of Scranton were awarded the 2017 Izaak Walton League Windbreak Award at the Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District’s (SWCD) February meeting.
Read MoreHunter safety course slated
A hunter safety training course will be offered Feb. 27, March 1 and 3. The course, sponsored by the Greene County conservation board, is scheduled for 6:30 to 9 pm on Tuesday and Thursday. The classes will be held at the Milwaukee Road depot in Jefferson. The class on Saturday will be located at Slininger Woods west of Jefferson from…
Read MoreRecruiting volunteers for Scranton sesquicentennial
Additional volunteers are needed for the Scranton sesquicentennial committee to assure a successful event on Saturday, June 29, 2019. Organizational meetings have been held with several people joining the group but more help is needed.
Read MoreJefferson Matters offers design assistance
Jefferson Matters: Main Street is offering building owners in the Main Street district an opportunity for free design consultation with Main Street Iowa design specialists Tim Reinders and Maia Jessen. A simple form needs to be completed indicating interested areas such as roof work, masonry, site improvements, parking, signage, awnings, transom windows, doors, handicapped accessibility, rear entrance, interior updating, upper…
Read MoreWuebker third at district wrestling meet
Greene County junior Brock Wuebker advanced to district wrestling in Harlan with a second place finish at sectionals. Wuebker lost Feb. 10 in the first round to Carter Maynes of Red Oak by major decision 2-10. He defeated Beau Barncastle of Creston/Orient-Macksburg for third place at 170 pounds.
Read MoreHappy birthday, Madeline
Madeline Hendricks will celebrate her 95th birthday Feb. 25. Her family is hosting a card shower to mark the special day. Friends can send Madeline cards at 4 Park Place, Jefferson, IA 50129.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net February 13, 2018 Community events- Saturday, Feb. 17: Library soup luncheon at the community center from 11:00-2:00. The free-will proceeds will used to supplement the budget. Rippey United Methodist Church – Pastor Paul is still on vacation. From Feb. 8-18, Pastor Andrea Brownlee from the Perry First Christian Church will be…
Read MoreReynolds, Gregg unveil sweeping new tax policy
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg unveiled the most significant tax reform package in decades on Tuesday, providing immediate relief to middle class workers, small business owners, famers, families and teachers across Iowa, making good on the commitment she made in her swearing in address last May and again in her Condition of the State…
Read MoreThe Behn Report
February 9, 2018 In the Legislature – Week Five is coming to a close and we have been busy working to get our bills through the legislative process. With the increase in subcommittee meetings, there are bills on a variety of issues at the capitol. One of these, Senate File 2086, allows a person with a permit to carry weapons…
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