The Scranton park and recreation department is adding some entertainment to Sunday afternoons. Once a month, starting on Sunday, Feb. 17, BINGO will be played in the Scranton Community Center from 2 to 4 pm. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winners. A snack bar will be available. A meal will be served on Sunday, March 24, starting at…
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Local chapter of NWTF holds banquet
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal About 100 supporters of the Greene County Gobblers Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation attended the annual banquet on Saturday, Feb. 2, at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds in Jefferson. A catered meal opened the evening of fundraising activities including the silent and live auction.
Read MoreScranton Commemorative Cookbooks a sell-out
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Scranton Commemorative Cookbook celebrating the heritage of the community from 1869-2019 was a huge success. In fact, all of the cookbooks have been sold, well before the upcoming Sesquicentennial celebration on June 29.
Read MoreCampus notes
Allison Higgins of Jefferson graduated in December from Morningside College in Sioux City. She was a standout competitor on the Mustang track and cross country teams. She earned a bachelor of arts degree. Emily Fitzpatrick of Churdan recently graduated with a bachelor of arts degree from Buena Vista University. She attended BVU’s Fort Dodge location.
Read MoreLaehn convening grand jury Tuesday
Greene County attorney Thomas Laehn is convening a grand jury Tuesday not because there’s something amiss in the county, but because he can, because he should, and because it hasn’t been done in recent years. Laehn, who was a university professor before he was a lawyer, often educates the county supervisors on various points of law. Monday’s lesson was on…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Feb. 8
In Greene County district court persons pleaded not guilty at arraignment as follows: Daniel Eduardo Westrum, 41 of Des Moines, theft- second degree (habitual offender) and forgery (habitual offender; and Brandon Duong, 29, of Jefferson, possess or carry dangerous weapon while under influence. Trial dates were set for April 9 for both defendants.
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Feb. 8
In Greene County magistrate court Denise Katherine Beadle of Jefferson was sentenced to two days in jail after she pleaded guilty to contempt of court, amended from violation of a protective order. She must pay sheriff’s room and board fees for the time she serves. Court costs were $60. Cases were initiated as follows: Austin Easterlie of Yale, theft- fifth…
Read MoreWuebker, Hoyle move on to state wrestling tourney
Greene County seniors Bryce Hoyle and Brock Wuebker qualified for the state wrestling tournament as district runners-up at the Class 2A District 4 tournament in Harlan Saturday.
Read MoreRam girls end 2018-19 season with loss to Tigers in regional opener
The Ram girls basketball team ended its season Saturday evening in the opening round of 3A Region 2 post-season play. The Rams faced the Carroll Tigers, a team they had lost to 63-28 just a week earlier. The regional play wasn’t much different, with the Rams falling 61-26.
Read MoreCounty slates hearing on budget amendment
The Greene County supervisors will hold a public hearing on an amendment to the current year budget Monday, Feb. 25, at 9 am. The budget amendment shows an increase in revenues of more than $1 million, with most of the increase being reimbursement of $958,626 by MidAmerican Energy for repair to roads damaged in the course of wind turbine construction.
Read MoreElks provide $3,500 in funding to local groups
Members of Jefferson Elks Lodge 2306 were out and about Jan. 23 delivering grant monies to seven local organizations. The funds were received from the Elks National Foundation from two different grant sources: a $2,000 Gratitude grant and a $1,500 Anniversary grant, for a total of $3,500
Read MoreSafety a priority at Greene Co Early Learning Center
For the overall safety and benefit of the children at the Greene County Early Learning Center (GCELC) in Jefferson and peace of mind of their parents, the center has installed new technology and doors to improve security and increase parent communication. The system was made possible by a $25,360 grant from the Greene County Community Foundation. Items purchased through the…
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