~by Taylor Bates for The Scranton Journal Greene County Community Center (GCCC) is coming up on the 20-year anniversary of its opening. The facility is used and appreciated by more than 1,000 people a year and has become a great asset to the community.
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Supervisors okay contract for E-18 resurfacing
Also set public hearing for sale of county-owned property Work resurfacing County Road E-18 from County Road P-29 (“the Paton road”) east 2-1/8 miles will begin in August. The county supervisors on Monday approved a contract with Fort Dodge Asphalt to do a hot mix asphalt overlay at a cost of $1,206,370. The bid was the only one received for…
Read MoreGenealogical Society meets Saturday in Paton
The Greene County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, July 7, at 11:30 am at 209 Main in Paton for the annual Christmas in July meeting. The meeting will consist of more about the county fair and exhibits. Anyone interested in genealogy is welcome to attend.
Read More21st Century Rehab awarded sports medicine contract
21st Century Rehab was recently awarded the Greene County Schools’ sports medicine coverage contract for the upcoming school year. 21st Century Rehab has had the contract since 2016. Deb Morton, 21st Century Rehab director, said, “We are proud to be involved in the local community by supporting the health and well-being of our student athletes.”
Read MoreDems to meet July 10 in Jefferson
The Greene County Democrat central committee will hold a regular meeting Tuesday, July 10, at 7 pm at the Milwaukee depot on E. Lincoln Way, Jefferson. Special guest will be Taylor Blair, president of the ISU College Democrats and vice president of the College and Young Democrats of Iowa, with perhaps other officers of that caucus, who will talk about…
Read MoreFarmland leasing meeting July 27 in Jefferson
Recent survey results released by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach found that 55 percent of Iowa’s farmland is rented, mostly by cash rent arrangement. The average 2018 cash rental rates have stabilized at $222 per tillable acre after a decline of nearly 19 percent from the 2013 peak. However, determining a fair cash rental rate for 2019 could prove…
Read MoreHands-on outdoor programs bring wildlife up close
MADRID – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Iowa Wildlife Center are partnering in three events focusing on living with Iowa wildlife. The events are free and open to all ages.
Read MoreAll WC Iowa has adequate topsoil moisture
Strong storms brought damaging winds and heavy precipitation to much of Iowa resulting in just 3.2 days suitable for fieldwork (2.3 days in west central Iowa) during the week ending July 1, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Activities for the week included, assessing crop damage and harvesting hay when the weather permitted. Wind and intermittent showers prohibited…
Read MoreDisaster proclamation for Boone, Dallas counties
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation Monday for four counties in response to flooding and severe weather beginning June 14 and continuing. The governor’s proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of this severe weather in Boone, Dallas, Jasper and Polk counties and activates the Iowa Individual Assistance…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending June 28
In Greene County district court Cody James Schulte, 29, of Lytton was sentenced to two years in prison after he pleaded guilty to theft- third degree. The prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation for two years. Schulte was fined $625 with a $218.75 surcharge and a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge. He must pay $415.99 victim…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending June 28
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered June 27 against Randa Sue Pedersen of Lake City on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. She was fined $100 with a $35 surcharge and a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge. She must also pay $500 restitution for her court appointed attorney’s fees. Court costs were $60.
Read MoreSwim class slated for infants, toddlers
The Baby Bubblers swim class has been set for Monday through Friday, July 23-27. Classes will meet from 5:30 to 6:15 pm at the Jefferson municipal pool. The class is for children 6 months to 3 years old; each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Class size is limited to 10 pairs.
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