Scranton city officials are looking for a new city clerk following the resignation of Melinda Hinners. Her resignation was accepted at a special council meeting June 25. Hinners’ resignation was effective July 6. She has agreed to work part-time until a replacement is hired and trained.
Read MoreMonth: July 2018
Grand Junction to host Summerfest July 27-28
Grand Junction will host a Summerfest celebration throughout the community on Friday and Saturday, July 27-28. The events get under way on Friday, July 27, with a free outdoor family movie at the Grand Junction public library at 8:30 pm.
Read MorePastoral changes for area Methodists
~by Taylor Bates for The Scranton Journal Many area United Methodist churches are saying goodbye to their pastors and welcoming a new face into their churches. From Perry, First, Rippey and Fairview, Paul Burrow will be adding Minburn onto the towns he is serving, while still preaching at his previous appointments. Also from Perry, Rosa Soto will not be appointed…
Read MoreStorytelling, ‘old iron,’ country school lessons – and ice cream
The Historical Society at the Greene County Fair ~by Chuck Offenburger for the Greene County Historical Society The Greene County Historical Society joins in at the Greene County Fair later this week with two days of storytelling in “history chats,” displays of classic farm equipment and the humble accessories of early rural life, tours and explanations of a historic one-room…
Read MoreJefferson Telecom hosting school supply drive
Jefferson Telecom has partnered with New Opportunities this year to supply school age children with the basic materials to succeed in school. Last year, roughly 250 children were given all of their school supplies including a backpack due to donations by the community.
Read MoreMorlan extends his EMS contract
Greene County Emergency Medical Services director Dennis Morlan postponed his retirement for one year, giving the county supervisors more time to determine how to assure ambulance service is available to county residents.
Read MoreCorn, soybeans both a week ahead of normal crop year
Warm weather and drier conditions allowed Iowa farmers 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 8, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Activities for the week included herbicide and fungicide applications, detasseling seed corn and harvesting hay. Topsoil moisture levels statewide rated 2 percent very short, 9 percent short, 72 percent adequate and 17 percent…
Read MoreWho’s got the answer?
~a brief column by Colleen O’Brien Is there a way for the world to come to and pay attention? It seems most of us need to be led and there are just enough among us who get off on leading. Mutual agreement would be a pleasant solution, but that’s difficult to establish even in small groups like families, book clubs,…
Read MoreJPD tells sTEP results
Jefferson police captain Heath Enns reports the JPD issued 16 citations and 73 warnings during a special Traffic Enforcement Project July 1-4.
Read MorePlan your day carefully – There’s a heat advisory
A heat advisory is in effect for Greene and several Iowa counties from 1 to 8 pm today, Wednesday. High humidity and temperatures in the 90s are expected, causing a heat index of 100-105 degrees. Heat illnesses are possible for persons who are active outside this afternoon. Older persons and children are particularly susceptible. Visit forecast.weather.gov for more information.
Read MoreAll Ability Cycles on IPTV’s Iowa Outdoors
Johnston – All Ability Cycles in Jefferson will be featured on Iowa Public Television’s Iowa Outdoors series on Wednesday, July 11, at 6:30 pm and Saturday, July 1,4 at 9 am. This episode also features a Casting Away Disabilities event and Camp Courageous.
Read MoreGood news: There was no explosion on Hwy 144 Saturday
An “explosion” during paving Saturday morning on Highway 144 just south of the Greene/Dallas county line and an apparent lack of communication with a flagman doing traffic control created cause for worry Saturday morning.
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