~a column by Colleen O’Brien I just finished, for the fifth time, a book titled The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. The only other book I’ve read as many times is Gone with the Wind. Four of those reads happened between seventh grade and 12th grade, the final read when I was 20 or so. It took me…
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RAGBRAI ‘block party’ at farmers market June 26
The Jefferson RAGBRAI® committee invites the public to the Greene County farmers market Tuesday, June 26, for a special RAGBRAI “block party” edition of the weekly event. With RAGBRAI approaching quickly, the committee wants to energize the community while also supporting the local farmers market. To that end, the committee has invited Taylor King to perform on the courthouse grounds…
Read MoreWatch for roadwork on Highway 144
Area residents traveling between Grand Junction and Perry will want to give themselves extra time to get to their destination. The Iowa Department of Transportation hopes to start an asphalt overlay project on Highway 144 between the two towns yet this week. The start date has already been delayed two weeks due to rainy weather.
Read MoreSyngenta honored for safety performance
The Syngenta Seeds production and supply facility in Jefferson has been honored for outstanding safety performance in the workplace. This recognition was achieved as part of the Syngenta Goal Zero safety initiative, a drive to eliminate incidents and injuries across its production and supply operations.
Read MoreSupes stand firm on denial of Highway 25 beer license
The county supervisors decided by consensus Monday not to reconsider denying a temporary beer license for Back Pocket Brewing to run a beer tent for RAGBRAI® bicyclists south of Scranton on Highway 25.
Read MoreNaylor on panel at Sierra Club annual meeting
George Naylor, an organic and non-GMO farmer of rural Churdan and former president of the National Family Farm Coalition, will be part of a panel discussion on the future of sustainable agriculture at the annual meeting of the Sierra Club’s Iowa chapter Saturday, June 23. Recognizing the common goals of farmers and environmentalists as well as the connection between…
Read More3D mammography now available in Greene County
Greene County Medical Center’s imaging department began offering 3D mammograms in mid-June with t new Senographe Pristina equipment. The 3D mammogram is now the standard method for mammogram testing. It offers more comfort for the patient; improves the technician’s ability to get a clear, crisp image; and provides the most state-of-the-art results. Imaging director Jennifer Miller said, “We are…
Read MoreDonations being accepted for Scranton garage sale
A garage sale fundraiser for the Scranton Community Center is slated for June 29-30. The public is invited to donate items for the sale now through June 22. Donated items can be taken to the Community Center or to 801 9th St in Scranton. Persons who want more information can call Dawn Rudolph at 515-370-5605. The garage sale and vendor…
Read MoreJeff council committee discusses generator for lift station, more
Railroad quiet zone put on “visit about it” list The near-miss of a big sewage problem caused by the city-wide power failure after a twisting storm in Jefferson April 13 has the city sewer committee considering back-up generators. The power outage that night was long enough that the city crews were concerned untreated sewage would flood into the river or…
Read MoreRecipes wanted for Scranton cookbook
A committee of local residents is heading up the drive to publish a cookbook to compliment the Scranton sesquicentennial in 2019. The plans have been made. Now they need recipes.
Read MoreHome State Bank is growing up
Home State Bank on Tuesday announced plans for the addition of a second floor to its current location on W. State St in Jefferson. President and CEO Sid Jones said, “In response to the continued support of the community, and in our pursuit of being leaders in building lasting relationships, we continue to grow in the number of employees and…
Read MoreSixth graders attend outdoor classroom
Sixth graders from Coon Rapids-Bayard, Paton-Churdan, and Greene County schools congregated at Squirrel Hollow Park May 17 to learn about nature and conservation. There were nine mini-courses beginning at 9:30 am that included soils, bees, timber wildlife, Iowa trees, native birds, Monarch butterflies, gun safety, grasslands, and birds of prey. The all-day event was presented by Greene soil & water…
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